INTERNATIONAL CURRENT STUDENTS
Immigration Overview & FAQs
At MacEwan International we can help you understand the immigration process and advise you on your applications for visas and permits. The following information is related to your experience as an international student at MacEwan University.
After you have reviewed the immigration information, connect with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) who are licensees of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) at MacEwan International. We offer free immigration consultations, advice and presentations on study permits, work options and eligibility, and pathways to permanent residence for students.
Frequently asked questions
If your immigration status in Canada requires you to obtain a study permit in order to pursue studies at MacEwan University, you are classified as an international student.
International tuition
Tuition fees are updated each year and published in MacEwan University’s Academic Calendar.
Academic Calendar // International Tuition
Term cost estimates
Costs for your university education include tuition fees, service fees, books and supplies. Use the cost estimator to find the approximate cost for a single term of study.
Entrance scholarships
Through the Chancellor’s Scholarship Series, MacEwan offers entrance scholarships to newly admitted students based on previous academic achievement.
You do not need to apply for the Chancellor’s Scholarship Series. If you meet the criteria and you are beginning studies in the Fall or Winter term, you are automatically considered. If you are successful, you receive notice with your offer of admission.
International Entrance Scholarships
Continuing scholarships
Continuing scholarships are available for international students in degree programs through the Chancellor’s Scholarship Series.
Most international students need a study permit. Please refer to our study permit page for more information.
There is no specific timeframe mandated for your arrival in Canada before commencing your studies. You must arrive before the expiry date of your MacEwan Letter of Acceptance.
We recommend you arrive with time to prepare and settle into your new home. The pre-departure and arrival guide will give you an idea of the tasks you need to complete after you arrive and before classes start.
While IRCC requires you to apply at least 30 days before the expiry date of your current status, we recommend applying 90 days before your study permit expires to allow ample time for gathering documentation and application processing.
All MacEwan degree programs delivered on campus are eligible for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
IRCC is changing the eligibility criteria for the post-graduation work permit for students who submit their study permit application on or after November 1, 2024. To be eligible, students must graduate from a diploma or certificate program with a PGWP eligible field of study Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code. Only certain MacEwan certificates and diplomas qualify.
Students who are submitting a PGWP application on or after November 1, 2024, must also prove English or French language skills with a minimum level of CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French in all four language areas. For more details, refer to the Working after graduation section on the Working in Canada page.
Immigration advice can only be provided by licensees of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (RCIC or RISIA) or lawyers in exchange for a fee or other benefits. MacEwan International has several licensed RCICs and RISIAs who can offer immigration advice to our students at no charge.
If your immigration status changes after admission, you must inform the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) and provide the necessary supporting documentation by the published deadlines.
You can only begin working in Canada once your study program has commenced. You are not permitted to work before starting your studies.
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