Medicine Hat College is a public college in south-east Alberta, in one of the sunniest cities in Canada. It offers business, nursing, visual communications, trades and university transfer, with small classes. Rent is low and the pace is relaxed.
Medicine Hat, Canada
Official website: mhc.ab.ca
Public comprehensive college in Alberta
Medicine Hat, one of Canada's sunniest cities
Medicine Hat and Brooks
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, diplomas and certificates
CA$11,000 – CA$14,000
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 mhc.ab.ca before you apply.
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Post-Diploma Certificate in Business Analytics
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Practical Nurse Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Visual Communications Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Small classes and friendly staff.
Sunshine most days of the year.
Visual communications with a strong portfolio focus.
Graduates work in business, health and design in southern Alberta.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Alberta's rural immigration streams can apply.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus has residences, a library and sports facilities on the city's south side.
Medicine Hat is a small city with very low rent and river trails. Calgary is about three hours west.
Letter of acceptance from Medicine Hat 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
Medicine Hat College accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six months ahead.
Most programmes start in September; business programmes also in January.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Medicine Hat College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Business administration, business analytics, practical nursing and visual communications are popular. Entry needs high school or a diploma and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
The college offers some international awards. Check the awards page.
