Red Deer Polytechnic is a public polytechnic in Red Deer, halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. It offers degrees, diplomas and trades in business, engineering technology, health, IT and manufacturing, with a strong applied research centre. The city is mid-sized and affordable.
Red Deer, Canada
Official website: rdc.ab.ca
Public polytechnic in Alberta
Red Deer, between Calgary and Edmonton
Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas, certificates and degrees
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
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 rdc.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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 92
Engineering Technology Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Degrees, diplomas and trades on one campus.
Applied research in manufacturing.
Halfway between Calgary and Edmonton.
Graduates join energy, health and manufacturing employers in central 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 main campus has residences, labs and a large sports complex.
Red Deer is a mid-sized city with river trails and low rent. Calgary and Edmonton are each about 90 minutes away.
Letter of acceptance from Red Deer Polytechnic
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Red Deer Polytechnic accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six to eight months ahead.
Most programmes start in September; some in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Red Deer Polytechnic and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Business administration, business analytics, nursing and engineering technology are popular. Entry needs IELTS 6.0-7.0 depending on the programme.
The polytechnic offers some international awards. Check the awards page.
