MacEwan University is a public undergraduate university in downtown Edmonton, with a compact campus built along the old rail lands next to Rogers Place. It's known for business, nursing, arts, science and fine arts, with small classes for a university of its size. It's a good fit if you want a degree-focused university right in a city centre.
Edmonton, Canada
Official website: macewan.ca
Public undergraduate university in Alberta
Downtown Edmonton
Around 19,000 students
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
International students, undergraduate 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 macewan.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
A downtown campus next to the arena district.
Undergraduate focus with small classes.
Allard Hall, home to the performing arts.
Graduates join Edmonton's energy, government, health and finance employers.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Alberta's nominee programme supports graduates who stay.
Undergrad
1 Mar 2027
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The City Centre campus is connected to downtown by LRT, with a residence tower on site.
Edmonton has no provincial sales tax, cold winters, big summer festivals and reasonable rent.
Letter of acceptance from MacEwan University
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
MacEwan's international deadline for September is usually 1 March. Some programmes also admit in January.
Most programmes start in September; commerce and some arts programmes also in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from MacEwan University and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Commerce, computer science, nursing and design are popular. Entry is based on final-year grades with IELTS 6.5.
MacEwan offers entrance scholarships to international students. Check the awards page.
