Tuition
Domestic Tuition
Domestic tuition applies to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees.
International students who have had a change of status should review the International Students - Immigration Status section of this Academic Calendar.
The following are the estimated tuition rates for the 2025/26 academic year, which are subject to approval by the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education.
Bachelor Degree Programs
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | $211 |
| Bachelor of Child & Youth Care | $211 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | $211 |
| Bachelor of Communication Studies | $287 |
| Bachelor of Design | $287 |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies | $245 |
| Bachelor of Fine Art | $287 |
| Bachelor of Music | $245 |
| Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing | $245 |
| Bachelor of Science | $245 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $245 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | $211 |
Applied Degree Programs
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration | $245 |
Post-Diploma Certificate Programs
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Digital Experience Design | $245 |
| Gerontology | $287 |
| Hospice Palliative Care | $287 |
| Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses | $287 |
| Wound Management | $287 |
University Transfer Programs
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer | $187 |
Certificate and Diploma Programs
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Strategic Measurement | $187 |
| Acupuncture | $287 |
| Arts and Cultural Management | $211 |
| Asia Pacific Management | $211 |
| Bridge to Canadian Nursing | $287 |
| Business Management | $187 |
| Correctional Services | $187 |
| Educational Assistant | $187 |
| Emergency Communications and Response | $187 |
| Hearing Aid Practitioner | $211 |
| Human Resources Management | $211 |
| Library and Information Technology | $245 |
| Massage Therapy | $211 |
| Occupational Health Nursing | $245 |
| Office Assistant | $187 |
| Open Studies | $245 |
| Paralegal Studies | $187 |
| Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist | $187 |
| Police and Investigations | $187 |
| Public Relations | $187 |
| Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma) | $245 |
| Social Work (Diploma) | $187 |
| Special Needs Educational Assistant | $187 |
| Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | $187 |
| Studio Art | $171 |
| Theatre Production | $171 |
| Travel | $187 |
Certificate of Achievement Programs
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Behavioural Interventions Certificate | $245 |
| Sustainability Certificate | $245 |
University and College Entrance Programming
| Program | Domestic Credit Rate |
|---|---|
| Alberta Foundation Program | $211 |
| English as an Additional Language (EAL)1 | $287 |
| Foundation Program: pimâcihisowin | $211 |
| University Preparation (UP)1 | $211 |
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Tuition for University Preparation (high school) and English language preparation courses are calculated by taking 60% of the number of course credits multiplied by the per-credit tuition rate for the program.
International Tuition
International tuition applies to students who require a Study Permit to study in Canada, are in Canada with another Temporary Resident status, or are refugee/protected person claimants.
International students who have had a change of status should review the International Students - Immigration Status section of this Academic Calendar.
Non-Credit Courses
Fees for international students enrolled in non-credit programs and courses within the School of Continuing Education vary. Refer to the website at Macewan.ca/SCE.
Credit Courses
International students enrolled in Open Studies, degree, diploma or certificate programs will be assessed a minimum tuition rate equivalent to nine credits in the Fall and Winter terms, and on a per-credit basis during the Spring/Summer term. International students enrolled in preparatory programs will be assessed a minimum tuition rate equivalent to a full-credit load in all terms.
The following are the estimated tuition rates for the 2025/26 academic year which are subject to approval by the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education.
Estimated program costs for international students are also available from the university’s website at MacEwan.ca/FFI.
Post-Secondary Programs and Preparatory Programs (Fall/Winter)
| Credits | Tuition Per Credit | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 2 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 3 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 4 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 5 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 6 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 7 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 8 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 9 | N/A | $7,704 |
| 10 | $856 | $8,560 |
| 11 | $856 | $9,416 |
| 12 | $856 | $10,272 |
| 13 | $856 | $11,128 |
| 14 | $856 | $11,984 |
| 15 | $856 | $12,840 |
| 16 | $856 | $13,696 |
| 17 | $856 | $14,552 |
| 18 | $856 | $15,408 |
| 19 | $856 | $16,264 |
| 20 | $856 | $17,120 |
Post-Secondary Programs and Preparatory Programs (Spring/Summer)
| Credits | Tuition Per Credit | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $856 | $856 |
| 2 | $856 | $1,712 |
| 3 | $856 | $2,568 |
| 4 | $856 | $3,424 |
| 5 | $856 | $4,280 |
| 6 | $856 | $5,136 |
| 7 | $856 | $5,992 |
| 8 | $856 | $6,848 |
| 9 | $856 | $7,704 |
| 10 | $856 | $8,560 |
| 11 | $856 | $9,416 |
| 12 | $856 | $10,272 |
| 13 | $856 | $11,128 |
| 14 | $856 | $11,984 |
| 15 | $856 | $12,840 |
| 16 | $856 | $13,696 |
| 17 | $856 | $14,552 |
| 18 | $856 | $15,408 |
English as an Additional Language (All Terms)
| Units/Credits | Price Per Credit | Number of Courses | Price Per Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | $383 | 3 | $1,915 |