Education
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.

Degree

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.

Diploma

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. 

Certificate

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.

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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.

FIND A PROGRAM THAT FITS

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.

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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.

Explore Research Opportunities

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. 

Learn About Student Research Day

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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