Students are required to make a direct financial contribution to the operating costs that come with educational activities. Tuition is a charge that supports the cost of instruction and is calculated by taking the number of course credits multiplied by the per-credit tuition rate for the program.
Tuition is established and reviewed on an annual basis through the university’s approval process in accordance with the provincial Tuition and Fees Regulations made under the Post-Secondary Learning Act.
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 tuition rates for the 2026/27 academic year, which are approved by the MacEwan University Board of Governors.
Bachelor Degree Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Bachelor of Arts |
$214 |
| Bachelor of Child & Youth Care |
$214 |
| Bachelor of Commerce |
$214 |
| Bachelor of Communication Studies |
$293 |
| Bachelor of Design |
$293 |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies |
$250 |
| Bachelor of Fine Art |
$293 |
| Bachelor of Music |
$250 |
| Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing |
$250 |
| Bachelor of Public Safety and Justice |
$250 |
| Bachelor of Science |
$250 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
$250 |
| Bachelor of Social Work |
$214 |
Applied Degree Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration |
$250 |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Behaviour Analysis |
$293 |
Post-Diploma Certificate Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Digital Experience Design |
$250 |
| Gerontology |
$293 |
| Hospice Palliative Care |
$293 |
| Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses |
$293 |
University Transfer Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer |
$191 |
Certificate and Diploma Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Accounting and Strategic Measurement |
$191 |
| Acupuncture |
$293 |
| Arts and Cultural Management |
$214 |
| Asia Pacific Management |
$214 |
| Bridge to Canadian Nursing |
$293 |
| Business Management |
$191 |
| Community Justice and Corrections |
$191 |
| Educational Assistant |
$191 |
| Emergency Communications and Response |
$191 |
| Hearing Aid Practitioner |
$214 |
| Human Resources Management |
$214 |
| Library and Information Technology |
$250 |
| Massage Therapy |
$214 |
| Occupational Health Nursing |
$250 |
| Office Assistant |
$191 |
| Open Studies |
$250 |
| Paralegal Studies |
$191 |
| Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist |
$191 |
| Police and Investigations |
$191 |
| Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma) |
$250 |
| Public Relations |
$191 |
| Social Work (Diploma) |
$191 |
| Speech Language Pathologist Assistant |
$191 |
| Studio Art |
$175 |
| Theatre Production |
$175 |
| Travel |
$191 |
Certificate of Achievement Programs
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Behavioural Interventions Certificate |
$250 |
| Sustainability Certificate |
$250 |
University and College Entrance Programming
Canadian Per Credit Tuition Rates
| Program |
Domestic Credit Rate |
| Alberta Foundation Program |
$214 |
| English as an Additional Language (EAL)1 |
$293 |
| Foundation Program: pimâcihisowin |
$214 |
| University Preparation (UP)1 |
$214 |
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 tuition rates for the 2026/27 academic year which are approved by the MacEwan University Board of Governors.
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)
International Tuition Fees
| Credits |
Tuition Per Credit |
Total Tuition |
| 1 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 2 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 3 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 4 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 5 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 6 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 7 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 8 |
N/A |
$8,469 |
| 9 |
$941 |
$8,469 |
| 10 |
$941 |
$9,410 |
| 11 |
$941 |
$10,351 |
| 12 |
$941 |
$11,292 |
| 13 |
$941 |
$12,233 |
| 14 |
$941 |
$13,174 |
| 15 |
$941 |
$14,115 |
| 16 |
$941 |
$15,056 |
| 17 |
$941 |
$15,997 |
| 18 |
$941 |
$16,938 |
| 19 |
$941 |
$17,879 |
| 20 |
$941 |
$18,820 |
Post-Secondary Programs and Preparatory Programs (Spring/Summer)
International Tuition Fees
| Credits |
Tuition Per Credit |
Total Tuition |
| 1 |
$941 |
$941 |
| 2 |
$941 |
$1,882 |
| 3 |
$941 |
$2,823 |
| 4 |
$941 |
$3,764 |
| 5 |
$941 |
$4,705 |
| 6 |
$941 |
$5,646 |
| 7 |
$941 |
$6,587 |
| 8 |
$941 |
$7,528 |
| 9 |
$941 |
$8,469 |
| 10 |
$941 |
$9,410 |
| 11 |
$941 |
$10,351 |
| 12 |
$941 |
$11,292 |
| 13 |
$941 |
$12,233 |
| 14 |
$941 |
$13,174 |
| 15 |
$941 |
$14,115 |
| 16 |
$941 |
$15,056 |
| 17 |
$941 |
$15,997 |
| 18 |
$941 |
$16,938 |
English as an Additional Language (All Terms)
Course Costs
| Units/Credits |
Price Per Credit |
Number of Courses |
Price Per Course |
| 15 |
$421 |
3 |
$2,105 |
