What You Can Study at RDC
RDC has a variety of different programs to challenge, inspire and prepare students for the future. Program 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 should check availability by emailing admissions [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca.
- The information below is accurate as of May 27, 2021. Red Deer College reserves the right to modify the list without notice or prejudice.
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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 | $13,932.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Early Learning and Child Care Certificate | 1 | $14,380.00 | Fall 2021 | Closed | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Educational Assistant Certificate | 1 | $15,281.00 | |||
| Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 | |||
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Health Care Aide Certificate | 1 | $25,200 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Management Certificate |
1 |
$10,325.00 |
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| Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 | |||
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| 1 | $12,705.00 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 | |
| Pre-Health Sciences Certificate | 1 | $11,223.00 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 |
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Diplomas - Typically 2 Years |
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| Business Administration Diploma |
2 |
$29,786.00 |
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| Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 | |||
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Early Learning and Child Care Diploma | 2 | $31,403.00 | Fall 2021 | Closed | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Justice Studies Diploma | 2 | $35,201.00 | Fall 2021 |
Waitlisted |
June 15, 2021 |
| Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma | 2 | $29,707.50 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 |
| Legal Assistant Diploma | 2 | $30,688.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| 2 | $34,649.00 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 | |
| Pharmacy Technician Diploma | 2 | $33,034.00 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 |
| Practical Nurse Diploma | 2 | $36,632.00 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 |
| Social Work Diploma | 2 | $33,396.00 | Fall 2021 | Closed | June 15, 2021 |
| University Arts Diploma | 2 | *Information coming soon | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| University Science Diploma | 2 | *Information coming soon | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Visual Art Diploma | 2 | $41,224.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Network Administration Career Development Diploma | 2 | $29,000 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Software Development Career Development Diploma | 2 | $29,000 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
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Degree Completion at RDC - Typically 4 Years |
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| Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation and Visual Effects | 4 | $102,085.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment | 4 | $84,046.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | 4 | $102,512.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2021 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
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University Transfer Programs - Typically 2 Years at RDC and 2 years at most universities |
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| Bachelor of Arts - All majors | 2 years at RDC | $29,747.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open |
June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Bachelor of Commerce | 2 years at RDC |
$30,553.00 |
Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Bachelor of Education | 2 years at RDC | $30,553.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Bachelor of Fine Art | 2 years at RDC | $41,224.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| 2 years at RDC | $30,162.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 | |
| Bachelor of Science - All majors (excluding Engineering and Nursing) | 2 years at RDC |
$36,508.00 |
Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Bachelor of Science - Engineering | 1 year at RDC | $18,008.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 |
| Bachelor of Science - Nursing | 3 years at RDC | $50,153.00 | Fall 2021 | Waitlisted | June 15, 2021 |
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Other |
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| 8 months at RDC | $12,000.00 | Fall 2021 | Applications Open |
June 15, 2021 |
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| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Open Studies/Unclassified | Fall 2021 | Applications Open | June 15, 2021 | ||
| Winter 2022 | Applications Open | October 15, 2021 | |||
| Health Care Management Post-Diploma Certificate | NA | NA | NA | Not Available for International Students | |
| Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate |
16-months *Delivered through online courses, plus executive weekend sessions |
$19,425.00 | Winter 2022 |
Applications Open *Important* |
October 15, 2021 |
| 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] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca
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