Founded in 1971, MacEwan University has a long tradition of inspiring its students with a powerful combination of academic excellence and personal learning experiences. The university offers a broad complement of programs to a student body that numbers nearly 12,000 full-time undergraduate students, including almost 1,400 international students from more than 80 countries.
MacEwan University provides a transformative education in a creative, collaborative and supportive learning environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
Instructors are focused on teaching first, but many are also engaged in ground-breaking, internationally recognized research and scholarly and artistic activity. Faculty research informs and enhances the quality of the teaching and curriculum and creates opportunities for student involvement in research – a rare opportunity in many undergraduate universities.
MacEwan University offers a unique student experience that opens up diverse pathways for achievement and growth. Students and alumni consistently say that accessible faculty if one of the main reasons that they are satisfied with their education at MacEwan University. Instructors are easy to find and approachable, and students say that they value the one-on-one relationships they have with faculty.MacEwan University alumni have gone on to study in graduate and professional programs in Canada and other countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
MacEwan University has three urban campuses in Edmonton, Alberta. Students have access to up-to-date educational facilities including science, computing and engineering labs; and a comprehensive library with more than 1,176,000 books, periodical volumes, e-journals and audio-visual materials.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
Full-time (undergraduates)
12,340
Part-time (undergraduates)
1,800
Source: MacEwan University (2017 rounded preliminary fall enrolment)
TUITION FEES
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$4,620 – $6,480
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$18,240 – $21,888
Academic Programs
Our Programs
A complete listing of all MacEwan University programs that lead to a ministry-approved credential: baccalaureate degrees, university transfer programs, applied degrees, certificates and diplomas.
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Accounting and Strategic Measurement The Accounting and Strategic Measurement program provides multiple opportunities to enter or exit the program or progress to more advanced studies. Students have the option of working toward either the one-year Accounting Technology certificate or a two-year diploma. Part-time evening and online studies are available. |
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Acupuncture This three-year diploma prepares you to become a registered acupuncturist in Alberta. |
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Arts and Cultural Management If you have a passion for arts and culture, and can imagine yourself working for a theatre company, arts festival, museum or art gallery, consider our Arts and Cultural Management Diploma. The program is the equivalent of two years of full-time study and practice, and can be completed full-time, part-time, in class or online. Prepare for a dynamic career in the arts and cultural sector. |
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Asia Pacific Management The Asia Pacific Management program is a university-transferable, two-year diploma. Requiring courses in either Chinese or Japanese, this is a demanding program ideal for individuals interested in a career in international business with a focus on the Asia Pacific region. |
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Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration This applied degree is designed to meet the growing demand of skilled, educated and qualified management-level personnel in human service agencies. |
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Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts emphasizes both breadth and depth of study. Choose a major and a minor, a double major, or a major and two minors in a variety of disciplines to become a critical thinker and communicator, equipped to adapt, learn, analyze, problem-solve and innovate. |
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Bachelor of Child and Youth Care The Bachelor of Child and Youth Care program is the first of its kind in Alberta providing realistic, practical training that prepares students to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families. |
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Bachelor of Commerce This four-year baccalaureate degree has seven majors: Accounting, Human Resources Management, International Business, Legal Studies in Business, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain Management. Cooperative Education streams within each major are also available. Honours designations are available in some majors. Select courses are available in an online format, or part-time through Open Studies. |
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Bachelor of Communication Studies MacEwan University’s Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) degree program combines communication theory and cultural analysis, to give you a communications foundation that will not only get you to work quickly but that will enable you to keep up with the changing landscape of global communications. |
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Bachelor of Design The Bachelor of Design will introduce you to new ways of seeing and thinking about design–and the world in which you live. Starting in Fall 2019, this program will be offering a four-year degree, Bachelor of Design Studies. |
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Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music MacEwan University’s Bachelor of Music degree is one of the few post-secondary music programs in North America to provide an academic degree that combines studies in jazz with other contemporary genres. Prepare for a career as a professional musician or use your degree to pursue graduate studies. |
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Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer A degree in physical education means more than being a good athlete. Intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical and social development are all necessary for total personal wellness and success. This transfer program will help you develop the human, technical and conceptual skills you need to choose from the various avenues of study available. |
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Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing The post-diploma Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) program is a degree completion program that enables diploma-prepared Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to extend their knowledge and skills within their chosen field. This exciting new program has two intakes per year and can be completed through either full- or part-time study. |
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Bachelor of Science The Bachelor of Science degree provides graduates with generalist knowledge and skills highly valued in a dynamic world economy. This four-year degree has six majors and gives you the opportunity to choose a minor from a variety of disciplines in science, arts or business. You can also take courses in a pre-professional stream leading towards degrees in dental hygiene, dentistry, medical laboratory science, medicine, optometry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. |
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering transfer MacEwan offers the first year of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Students take a common set of courses in their first year, and prepare to transfer to a specialization in chemical, civil, computer, electrical, engineering, materials, mechanical, mining or petroleum engineering. With a minimum GPA of 2.5, students are guaranteed transfer to the University of Alberta to complete their degree. |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing This four-year degree program is designed to give students the knowledge and experience for safe, compassionate, evidence-based, competent and ethical nursing practice. |
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Bachelor of Social Work This degree program offers students an opportunity to extend their professional education and respond to increasingly complex social needs and practice challenges. The degree offers a unique blend of social work and liberal arts/social science courses, along with field practicum experiences. It also gives students the opportunity to develop expertise in a field of practice in the fourth year. |
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Business Management The Business Management diploma is the most flexible program offered at MacEwan University School of Business. This entire diploma can be taken full-time, part-time or online and has a certificate-exit option. |
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Cardiac Nursing Post-basic Certificate The Cardiac Nursing Post-basic certificate is intended for experienced nurses who are currently working in cardiac sciences, as well as for those who have an interest in caring for the cardiac population. |
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Correctional Services Gain the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to work with adults and youth who have been, or are at risk of being, in conflict with the law. |
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Early Learning and Child Care Early learning and child care professionals work with the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children. |
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Emergency Communications and Response In eight months learn to dispatch and coordinate police, fire and emergency medical services, as well as work in other specialized communication centres. |
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) This full-time program is designed for students, whose first language is not English, who wish to improve their communication in reading, writing, listening and speaking, for college or university entrance or professional employment. Seven different levels (beginner to advanced) are offered during the year for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students. Part-time courses are available. |
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Fine Art Visual art is an invaluable gift to society. Through art our culture is recorded, interpreted, and made meaningful. You have remarkable gifts to give through your art—your passion for ideas and making things, your special way of seeing and experiencing the world, your stories that are ready to be told. You can start your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree by taking two years at MacEwan University, where we’re passionate about your success. |
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Foundation Program International Designed for international students, the Foundation Program International supports students in making a smooth transition into the post-secondary system anywhere in Canada. Working closely with advisors, you create an education plan that includes individual mentorship, cultural and social activities and the opportunity to meet academic admission requirements in one year for entry to a post-secondary diploma or degree program. |
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Foundation Program pimâcihisowin The pimâcihisowin Foundation Program (PFP) is designed to address the gap between a student’s current level of qualifications and knowledge and the level needed for admission into and success in post-secondary diploma or degree. The PFP is geared primarily towards Indigenous students and offers culturally appropriate education. |
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Hearing Aid Practitioner Due to our rapidly aging population, trained hearing aid practitioners are in high demand! Based on international standards, this 60-credit, two-year distance delivery program provides you with the skills you need to succeed! |
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Human Resources Management This full-time, two-year diploma program is delivered evenings and Saturday mornings. Part-time and online options are also available. |
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Insurance and Risk Management This two-year diploma with a major in Insurance and Risk Management is offered in accelerated format consisting of 13 months of continuous, full-time study. |
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Library and Information Technology A full-time diploma program with a one-month field placement in a library, information centre or other information management setting. |
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Massage Therapy This two-year diploma offers comprehensive clinical education aimed at developing knowledgeable, well-balanced massage therapists who are able to practice in a wide range of medical and therapeutic environments. |
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Occupational Health Nursing The Occupational Health Nursing certificate puts you right in the workplace. You will learn to design and implement health and safety programs to protect workers from the hazards in the workplace, to prevent illness and injury and to place workers in jobs suited to their physical, mental and psychosocial abilities. |
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Office Assistant With an Office Assistant certificate from MacEwan, you have a choice of three specialized areas of study: Administrative, Medical and Legal. This program is 10 months in duration and also includes a work experience placement before graduation. |
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Open Studies Open Studies is for students who want to enrol in credit courses for personal interest, to build professional skills, or to take courses to qualify for a MacEwan University program. Open Studies is also intended for students enrolled at other universities who want to take a course as a visiting student. |
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Paralegal Studies From legal terminology to legal procedures, and communications to computer work, you’ll learn what you need to know to start a successful career as a paralegal. |
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Perioperative Nursing for RNs Offered through online distance delivery and face-to-face labs, this program provides RNs with the hands-on skills required to work alongside surgeons and other health care professionals in a challenging, fast-paced and team-oriented environment – the operating room. |
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Police and Investigations – Investigative Studies As criminal activity grows more sophisticated, the demand continues to increase for professionals who can step into law enforcement, corporate and government investigations and security roles. |
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Police and Investigations – Police Studies After two years, graduates are ready for a rewarding career with a municipal, provincial or federal police service. |
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Post-basic Nursing Practice: Hospice Palliative Care or Gerontology As our population continues to grow and age, so does the demand for health care professionals qualified to work with both the elderly and the terminally ill. The Post-Basic Nursing Practice: Hospice Palliative Care and Gerontological Nursing combines the common skill sets necessary for practice in both of these areas while preparing you for rewarding careers in your practice specialty. |
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Psychiatric Nursing Diploma This 28-month diploma prepares graduates for a challenging career as a registered psychiatric nurse. This professional career focuses on the mental health field, which offers both challenges and opportunities within a complex and multidisciplinary health care environment. |
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Public Relations The MacEwan Public Relations program is an accelerated diploma program consisting of 10 months of study with a workplace practicum before graduation. Previous post-secondary education is a requirement. Part-time study options are available. |
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Social Work Being a professional social worker is a demanding and rewarding career. MacEwan’s two-year program prepares you for practice in an increasingly diverse society, assisting individuals, groups and communities in reaching their fullest potential. |
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Special Needs Educational Assistant By providing one-on-one and small group support under the direction of the teacher, special needs educational assistants help students develop their academic and personal skills to achieve success. |
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Theatre Arts Are you ready to take your love of musical theatre to the next level? Do you want to develop your talent as an actor, singer and dancer? We have a program for that. Theatre Arts is a stimulating, intensive actor-training program for those who are passionate about musical theatre. |
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Theatre Production Our Theatre Production program has produced hundreds of working lighting and sound technicians, set and costume designers and builders, stage managers, production managers, technical directors and other theatre professionals. |
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Therapist Assistant-Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant Physical/occupational therapist assistants help clients regain mobility, recover from injuries and overcome challenges to become more independent. |
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Therapist Assistant-Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Graduates from this two-year program are educated and prepared to support the implementation of treatment for communication disorders, primarily with children in early educational settings |
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Travel This is an accelerated diploma, consisting of 12 months of in-class study followed by a one-month practicum. Students also have the option of completing a study tour. |
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University Preparation University Preparation provides a full range of core high school equivalent courses that prepare adults for college and university, technical institutes, skills-training programs and apprenticeship training. A personalized education plan is prepared for each student according to his/her current academic standing, ability to progress and vocational or educational goals. |
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Wound Management Post-basic Certificate This post-basic certificate is the only program of its kind in Canada. The program provides health care practitioners with the specialty knowledge and expertise required to work in a practice setting with patients who have complex wounds resulting from a variety of disease pathologies and factors. |
Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities (2017-18).
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.