Education
your way
your way
Your life is unique. Your education should be too. Choose a path that fits your goals, your schedule and where you want to go next.
6
Faculties and schools
90+
Programs*
*including majors, 2025/26
You have options
Choose from degree, certificate and diploma programs. Study full- or part-time, during the day or in the evenings. Use existing credentials to shorten your study time. Start in September or January. Take courses in Spring and Summer terms. Find remote or hybrid courses.
Average program length: 4 years
Earn a Bachelor’s degree in arts, commerce, nursing, science and more. Choose a major and minor—even across faculties—or specialize with an honours degree. Programs may include practicums or field placements.
Average program length: 2 to 3 years
Launch your career sooner with a more focused approach to your program of choice. Diploma programs provide classroom and practical knowledge in your field of study without a secondary specialty or minor.
Average program length: 1 year
Prepare for a specialized career in a certificate program without broader learning requirements. After graduating, you may have the option to use your certificate credits to earn a diploma in the same or a similar field.
School of Continuing Education
MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education is here for every stage of your learning experience. Upgrade your high school skills before applying to university. Explore micro‑credentials to boost your existing degree, diploma or certificate. Expand your knowledge and skills with professional development opportunities specific to your industry.
Experiential learning
Go beyond learning about your field and start stepping into it. At MacEwan, most programs include hands-on learning across every credential type.
100%
of Degree programs
87%
of Diploma programs
73%
of Certificate programs
Connect theory to practice
Getting career‑ready requires more than lecture‑based learning. You can expect a well‑rounded education with opportunities for hands‑on learning directly in your field of study.
The co-op program allowed me to learn about myself, explore various career options and determine what I am looking for in a future career. My last placement ended in a two-year contract.
Anett Ferenczi
Bachelor of Commerce ’24
Follow your curiosity
At MacEwan, you don’t just learn from other's research. You conduct your own.
300+
presentations on Student Research Day (2026)
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Work on real problems, starting in year one
Work alongside faculty on original research or pursue your own research projects. We can help you find funding, apply for awards and grants, and guide you through your project from start to finish.
STUDENT RESEARCH DAY
Present your work, build your future
Present your research or creative work at Student Research Day. From scientific experiments to design project and community-based scholarship, let’s celebrate your accomplishments.
My biggest takeaway is how complex and important antimicrobial research is and how much more there is to discover. This project showed me how even small experiments can contribute to bigger conversations in science.
Sahiba Pahwa
Student Research Day presenter