Your future starts here
Explore your options, apply, track your status, secure your financing and get ready for day one. We’ll guide you through every step—from admission requirements and deadlines to tuition, fees, scholarships and student supports—so you can start your journey with confidence.
Get your application started
From admission requirements to application steps, everything you need to know to get started at MacEwan as an International Student. Learn how to apply, what happens after you submit your application and how to prepare for your first day on campus.
Applications open
Fall 2026: October 1, 2025
Winter 2027: February 1, 2026
Your next steps
Offer accepted, deposit paid. Next up — tackling the rest of your international student checklist.
Understanding the costs involved in pursuing higher education—and some ways to offset them—can help you to make informed decisions about your finances.
Cost breakdown
The cost of your education can vary based on your program. You should also consider additional costs like textbooks and tech necessary for your coursework—and the cost of living—when planning your finances.
Your tuition and student fees cover some expenses such as a U‑Pass for transit, access to MacEwan Sport and Wellness, and health and dental insurance.
We’re also committed to helping to alleviate some costs. We’re securing affordable downtown housing options, providing cheaper meals and helping with the cost of textbooks. And we’re continuously looking for more ways to help.
Tuition and fees
The ranges below include estimated fees and textbooks for one academic year.*
| Degree/diploma | $28,000 – $30,000 |
| Specialized programs (Acupuncture, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing) | $29,000 – $34,000 |
| Foundation program | $16,000 – $18,000 |
| English as an Additional Language (14 weeks) |
$6,800 |
*All prices are in Canadian dollars
Offset your costs
6,000+
Scholarships, awards and bursaries
PROGRAMS
*Awarded in the 2024/25 academic year
$6,000
PROGRAMS
*Provided to new qualified international students in fall 2024
The cost of education may seem overwhelming, but we’re committed to helping you invest in yourself. Every year, MacEwan and SAMU offer hundreds of unique scholarships, awards and bursaries to incoming and current students. It’s money you don’t have to pay back, and there’s no limit to how many you can apply for.
- Scholarships: Awarded based on academic achievement
- Awards: Awarded based on other criteria such as volunteerism and leadership
- Bursaries: Given based on financial need
- Grants: Given for specific purposes such as research, projects or designated programs