*This page is part of the official Academic Calendar
International Admissions Quick Links:
International students may apply to many of the programs offered at RDC; however, we recommend you consider one of the programs listed here What You Can Study at RDC.
RDC has four “terms”, or intakes, to start a program. Not all programs have an intake in every term. Review programs here What You Can Study at RDC to determine which Terms you may start your program in.
| Fall Term | September to December |
| Winter Term | January to April |
| Spring Term | May to June |
| Summer Term | July to August |
Important Notes:
English Language Proficiency:
In order to gain admission into an RDC program, international applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements. RDC provides several methods for international applicants to demonstrate their English language proficiency. Review the information on the English Language Requirements webpage.
Academic Requirements:
In order to gain admission into an RDC program, international applicants must also meet the academic program requirements. International applicants should select their program from the Academic Calendar and review the information in the “Requirements” section. The Office the Registrar will assess your prior learning from other education to determine international equivalencies to meet academic admission requirements. Review more information about how international students can meet academic admission requirements here.
Application Deadlines:
| Term |
Application Deadline |
| Fall |
June 15 |
| Winter |
October 15 |
| Spring |
January 31 |
| Summer |
March 30 |
Apply Online through ApplyAlberta
Submit your online application through Apply Alberta. It is important that you submit your application prior to the published application deadlines. You will be asked for the following information when submitting your online application:
Once you complete your online application, you will be prompted to pay your $200 non-refundable international application fee.
Email supporting documentation to international [dot] admissions [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca
In order to assess an international application, the Office of the Registrar must be emailed documentation to assess if the applicant meets the academic and English Language –Proficiency requirements for their program of choice.
Once you submit your online application, you must email the following information to international [dot] admissions [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca :
| Basic Personal Information |
This includes your name and date of birth. This will ensure the Office of the Registrar is able to associate your email with your online application. |
| Program of Choice |
State your first choice program and your second choice program. |
| Proof Applicant Meets Academic Requirements (Secondary school transcripts and Post-secondary school transcripts) |
Review the methods to provide this information here. |
| Proof Applicant Meets English Language Proficiency Requirements |
Review the methods to demonstrate your English language proficiency here. |
Once your online application has been submitted and your supporting documentation has been emailed to international [dot] admissions [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca, your complete application will be assessed to determine if you are admissible to your program of choice. If additional information is required to support your application, this will be communicated to you via email.
If you meet the admission requirements for your program of choice and there is a seat available, you will be sent a Letter of Acceptance by email. Once you have received your Letter of Acceptance you need to pay your tuition deposit ($1,400) to secure your seat in your program. Visit our International Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Use your Official RDC Letter of Acceptance and proof that you have paid your tuition deposit to apply for your Study Permit. Visit the Government of Canada’s website for more information on the study permit application process. Refugees must also apply to IRCC to obtain a Study Permit. Upon proof of Refugee status, these students will pay domestic fees not international fees.
Although the Office of the Registrar is able to review your “unofficial” or scanned documents in order to admit you to a program and provide a Letter of Acceptance, you must provide official documentation to the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of classes. This is a vital step in the admissions process and you will not be granted “clear” admission until this step has been completed.
Important Note: Admission will be cancelled if official documents are not submitted by the first day of class.
You must provide official versions of two key documents:
Official Transcripts and Proof of English Language Proficiency
Any documentation used to support your admission into an RDC program, such as secondary (high school) or post-secondary transcripts must be provided to the Office of the Registrar in one of the following methods
Study Permit
A valid Study Permit must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on or before the first day of classes. This includes refugees and protected persons.
Medical Examinations (only if required by program)
Students with Study Permits admitted to a program with a practicum or clinical placement in childcare, primary/secondary school teaching, or health service field must complete Medical Examinations as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada one month prior to the start of classes. This includes students in the following programs:
For more information on the Medical Examination, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
Congratulations! You are now ready to become an international student at RDC. Next you will need to:
Visit the Preparing to Study at RDC page for more information.
Still have questions? Visit the International Admissions FAQs