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:
- The information below is for international students only. Domestic students can learn more about our institution's available programs here.
- The information below is accurate as of October 22, 2021. Red Deer Polytechnic reserves the right to modify the list without notice or prejudice.
View Additional International Admission Information.
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Program |
Program Length (Years) |
Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) | Academic Term | Program Availability | Application Deadline |
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Certificates - Typically 1 Year |
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| Administrative Professional Certificate | 1 | $14,868.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Early Learning and Child Care Certificate | 1 | $15,465.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Educational Assistant Certificate | 1 | $16,317.00 | |||
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Health Care Aide Certificate | 1 | $25,200.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Management Certificate |
1 |
$10,325.00 |
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| Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 | |||
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| 1 | $13,545.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |
| Pre-Health Sciences Certificate | 1 | $11,977.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
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Diplomas - Typically 2 Years |
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| Business Administration Diploma |
2 |
$32,287.00 |
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| Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 | |||
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Early Learning and Child Care Diploma | 2 | $33,773.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Justice Studies Diploma | 2 | $37,566.00 | Fall 2022 |
Applications Open |
May 1, 2022 |
| Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma | 2 | $28,646.50 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Legal Assistant Diploma | 2 | $32,750.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| 2 | $37,825.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |
| Pharmacy Technician Diploma | 2 | $35,762.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Practical Nurse Diploma | 2 | $39,705.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Social Work Diploma | 2 | $36,538.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| University Arts Diploma | 2 | $40,298.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| University Science Diploma | 2 | $47,789.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Visual Art Diploma | 2 | $45,036.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
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Health Care Practice and Management Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) |
2 | $27,000.00 | Winter 2022 | Closed | October 15, 2021 |
| Network Administration Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) | 2 | $29,000 .00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Software Development Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) | 2 | $29,000 .00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
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Degree Completion at Red Deer Polytechnic - Typically 4 Years |
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| Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation and Visual Effects | 4 | $106,329.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment | 4 | $87,876.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| 4 | To be announced | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 | |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Bachelor of Business Administration - collaboration with Mount Royal University | 4 | $96,480.78 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | 4 | $102,512.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| 4 | To be announced | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 | |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
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University Transfer Degree Programs - Typically 2 Years at Red Deer Polytechnic and 2 years at another university, to complete your degree |
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| Bachelor of Commerce (Non-Credential) | 2 years at RDP |
$33,588.00 |
Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Bachelor of Education (Non-Credential) | 2 years at RDP | $33,588.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Bachelor of Fine Art (Non-Credential) | 2 years at RDP | $45,036.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
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Bachelor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies (Non-Credential) |
2 years at RDP | $33,164.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Non-Credential) | 1 year at RDP | $19,772.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
| Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Non-Credential) | 3 years at RDP | $54,181.00 | Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 |
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Other Programs |
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| Academic Upgrading (Non-Credential) | 1 | $13,185.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2021 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
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English for Academic Purposes (Non-Credit Pathway) |
8 months at RDP | $12,000.00 | Winter 2022 | Closed | October 15, 2021 |
| Open Studies/Unclassified (Non-Credential) |
1 |
$14,464.00 | Spring 2022 | Applications Open | January 31, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | Applications Open | May 1, 2022 | |||
| Apprenticeship Programs | NA | NA | NA | Not Available for International Students | |
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Main Phone: 403.342.3400
Toll-free: 1.888.732.4630 (in Canada only)
Email: inquire [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca
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