What You Can Study at RDP

Red Deer Polytechnic (formerly Red Deer College or RDC) has a variety of different programs to challenge, inspire and prepare our students for the future. Program credential options include certificates, diplomas, university transfers and degrees. Program length ranges from several months to four years, depending on the area of study. Check out the popular programs accepting international students:

International Student Program Availability 

Disclaimer:

1. The information below is for international students only. Domestic students can learn more about our institution's available programs here.
2. The information below is accurate as of October 2, 2023. Red Deer Polytechnic reserves the right to modify the list without notice or prejudice.
3. The Program Cost column includes information on the estimated cost for each program, based on the current academic year's tuition and fees. These are estimates only and are subject to change. For more information, visit our Program Cost Estimates webpage.

View Additional International Admission Information.

Certificates - 1 or 2 Years

Program	Program Length (Years)	Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program)	Academic Term
			Winter 2024  Application Deadline: September 1, 2023	Spring 2024  Application Deadline: January 31, 2024	Fall 2024 Applications Deadline: May 1, 2024
Administrative Professional Certificate	1	$17,355.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open
Business Certificate	1	$16,000.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted	Applications Open
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate	1	$17,500.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted
Educational Assistant Certificate	1	$18,500.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open
Health Care Aide Certificate	1	$25,200.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate	1	$14,700.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Pre-Health Sciences Certificate	1	$18,655.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	2 years at RDP	$23,205.00	Applications Closed	Applications Closed	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted

 

Diplomas - Typically 2 Years

Program	Program Length (Years)	Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program)	Academic Term
			Winter 2024 Application Deadline: September 1, 2023	Spring 2024  Application Deadline: January 31, 2024	Fall 2024 Applications Deadline:  May 1, 2024
Business Diploma	2	$31,500.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted	Applications Open
Computer Programming Diploma	2	$29,750.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted
Culinary Arts Diploma	2	To be Announced	N/a	N/a	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma	2	$34,500.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted
Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology Diploma	2	$36,550.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Justice Studies Diploma	2	$38,500.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma	2	$35,945.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Legal Assistant Diploma	2	$34,000.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open
Machine Learning Analyst Diploma	2	$55,012.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma	2	$34,776.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma	2	$36,225.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted
Pharmacy Technician Diploma	2	$38,325.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Practical Nurse Diploma	2	$41,475.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted
Social Work Diploma	2	$38,325.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
University Arts Diploma	2	$37,440.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
University Sciences Diploma	2	$50,400.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Visual Art Diploma	2	$47,775.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Network Administration Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit)	2	$29,000.00	Applications Closed	Applications Closed	Applications Open
Software Development Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit)	2	$29,000.00	Applications Closed	Applications Closed	Applications Open

 

Degree Completion at Red Deer Polytechnic - Typically 4 Years

Program	Program Length (Years)	Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program)	Academic Term
			Winter 2024  Application Deadline: September 1, 2023	Spring 2024 Application Deadline: January 31, 2024	Fall 2024 Applications Deadline:  May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation and Visual Effects	4	$103,075.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment	4	$83,790.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Bachelor of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies	4	$85,400.00	Applications Closed	N/a	Applications Open
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	4	$92,400.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Bachelor of Business Administration	4	$64,000.00	Applications Closed	Application Open	Applications Open
Bachelor of Education	4	$89,600.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	4	$102,900.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4 years at RDP collaborative with University of Alberta	$52,705.00 Note: This is the Program Cost Estimate for the first 3 years of the program.	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Bachelor of Science in Psychology	4	$98,000.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open

 

University Transfer Degree Programs - Typically 2 Years at Red Deer Polytechnic and 2 years at another university, to complete your degree

Program	Program Length (Years)	Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program)	Academic Term
			Winter 2024  Application Deadline: September 1, 2023	Spring 2024  Application Deadline: January 31, 2024	Fall 2024 Applications Deadline:  May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Commerce (Non-Credential)	2 years at RDP	$39,760.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Bachelor of Education (Non-Credential)	2 years at RDP	$38,080.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Bachelor of Fine Art (Non-Credential)	2 years at RDP	$47,775.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Bachelor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies (Non-Credential)	2 years at RDP	$35,945.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open
Bachelor of Science Engineering (Non-Credential)	1 Year at RDP	$22,960.00	N/a	N/a	Applications Open

 

Other Programs

Program	Program Length (Years)	Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program)	Academic Term
			Winter 2024  Application Deadline: September 1, 2023	Spring 2024  Applications Deadline: January 31, 2024	Fall 2024 Applications Deadline: May 1, 2024
Academic Upgrading (Non-Credential)	1	$24,000.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Open Studies (Non-Credential)	1	$18,000.00	Applications Closed	Applications Open	Applications Open
Apprenticeship Programs	Not Available for International Students