CIP codes classify post‑secondary education programs by field of study in Canada. All bachelor degrees are Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible, regardless of field of study. Diplomas and certificates must have a CIP code on the IRCC’s PGWP field of study list to be PGWP eligible.
Admission is considered competitive in programs where the number of qualified applicants regularly exceeds the number of seats available.
A co‑op work permit allows you to participate in work‐integrated learning that is a mandatory component of your study program. If your program has a work‐integrated learning component, such as a practicum, clinical practice, field placement or co‑op, you require a co‐op work permit in addition to your study permit. You will receive additional documents when accepted if you need to apply for a co‐op work permit together with your study permit.
MacEwan offers early admission to qualified applicants prior to the completion of their program’s academic requirements. Applications will be evaluated based on final Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 courses and the other admission requirements.
In some programs, students choose a major – a particular area of study to focus on during their degree (e.g., in the Bachelor of Arts program, you might major in Anthropology or English, while in the Bachelor of Commerce, you might choose Marketing or International Business). Some programs do not have majors (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
Most programs that have majors often also have minors – a secondary area of focus. For example, a Bachelor of Arts student might major in Psychology and minor in Sociology.
An offer of admission means you have been admitted to your program of choice. After you receive an offer of admission or conditional admission, you need to accept or decline your offer.
A PAL is a letter provided by the province where you plan to study. It confirms that you have been assigned one of the available spaces to study in that province. The university requests a PAL on your behalf and will send you the letter shortly after your admission.
If you do not meet the current competitive admission criteria, you may be placed on a rank list. In the event that the competitive average, admission grade point average or score changes, you may be offered a spot. If you are admissible but there are no seats available in your program, you may be offered a place on a wait list.
A study permit allows international students to study while in Canada. You can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a study permit once you are offered admission to the university and before you come to Canada.
The periods of instruction into which the academic year is usually divided: Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer. The term dates are published in the Academic Schedule.
Yes, our Academic Advising Centre provides support with program selection, course planning and understanding academic requirements, including transfer credits.
A student is considered full-time if they are enrolled in nine or more credits per term – typically three courses. Some programs require students to take 15 to 18 credits each term. Talk to a recruiter or academic advisor to find out how many courses you will need to take each term in your program.
Yes, you can pursue two different fields of study within a single degree program. You would fulfill the course requirements and earn a Bachelor’s degree with two listed majors rather than two separate degrees.
You can also pursue a single major alongside two separate minors, which lets you explore and develop knowledge in two areas beyond your primary major.
Yes. If you’re interested in more than one program, you can indicate a first and second choice on your application.
We have entrance scholarships for degree programs.
Conditional admission means certain requirements that need to be completed by a specified deadline are still not met. This can include academic requirements, such as submitting final transcripts, or non‑academic requirements such as paying an admission confirmation deposit.
Full admission means that all admission requirements have been met, and the acceptance is guaranteed.
The cost of textbooks varies depending on your courses and instructors. A few mandatory fees that allow you to access campus services are included in your total cost.
Applying early is always better. Applications for Fall 2026 open October 1, 2025. Depending on the program and term you’re applying for, application deadlines vary.
Get involved in research, volunteering, student clubs or contests. Whatever you’re interested in, MacEwan has something here for you.
Visit MacEwan International to learn everything you’ll need to prepare for your arrival. Keep an eye out for upcoming webinars and info sessions. If you’re still unsure, you can book an appointment to speak to an international student specialist.