Canadian Imperial College is a private career college in Edmonton, Alberta, offering diplomas in business, healthcare, IT and community support. It is best known for short, practical programmes in a low-cost city. Programmes at private career colleges are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit, so check the rules before applying.
Edmonton, Canada
Official website: canadianimperial.ca
Private career college in Alberta
Edmonton
Short, job-focused diplomas
CA$12,000 – CA$17,000
International students, diploma and certificate programmes
CA$13,000 – CA$16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on canadianimperial.ca before you apply.
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Health Care Aide Certificate
DiplomaDuration
6 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Network Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Community Support Worker Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Short programmes linked to local jobs.
Several start dates a year.
Low living costs in Edmonton.
Graduates move into health support, office and IT roles in Alberta.
Private career college programmes are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Check current IRCC rules before applying.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The college teaches from a city building with classrooms and labs rather than a residential campus.
Edmonton is Alberta's capital, with a river valley park system, no provincial sales tax and moderate rent.
Letter of acceptance from Canadian Imperial College
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
The college accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply four to six months before the start date.
Most programmes start in January, May and September.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Canadian Imperial College and a provincial attestation letter where required. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics.
Business administration, health care aide, network administration and community support worker are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 5.5.
The college may offer some bursaries. Ask the admissions team about current offers.
