INTERNATIONAL FUTURE STUDENTS
Living Here
You’ve chosen a wonderful place for your international education. Our city, our province, our country—so much to experience and explore.
Edmonton
There’s lots to see and do in Alberta’s capital city. With MacEwan University ideally located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, you only have to travel a few blocks through our vibrant, multicultural city to take in all kinds of attractions, events and the beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley.
Your MacEwan community
Our campus is bustling with activity. Visiting speakers, student presentations, Griffins games, theatre and musical performances, art exhibits, SAMU events—and so much more.
Our campus welcomes you with a large green space right outside the front doors; it's the perfect place to hang out, catch some sun on a warm day or kick a ball around.
Places to study, relax and play are scattered across campus.
Students from the Department of Art and Design exhibit and sell their creations at the annual Art and Design show.
MacEwan's iconic clock towers, located in the middle of campus, make us one of most recognizable downtown landmarks.
At the campus block party, students, faculty, staff and the public take to the streets for an outdoor celebration.
Kick off the school year at Fall Fest, the ultimate back-to-school party.
Catch up with friends, hit the books, enjoy a coffee—you'll find plenty of great spots on campus to hang out between classes.
In February, MacEwan celebrates Black History Month, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians.
Take a break from your studies with sports clubs, swimming lessons, personal training sessions and other activities. Balance your academic life with fun and fitness.
In the heart of the city
Wander a few blocks from campus to take in everything O-day’min (the heart of the city) has to offer. Museums, art galleries, festivals, live music and theatre. When it’s time for a break from the textbooks, you don’t have to go far.
Go beyond downtown
You can explore the area around campus or expand into the wider Edmonton cityscape. Here’s what you’ll find:
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festivals year-round
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kms of river valley trails
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eateries & food trucks
Alberta and Canada
Home to a diverse range of people and landscapes, our province includes five of Canada’s 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, two renowned dinosaur museums and the Calgary Stampede, also known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. You can spend your weekends skiing in the Rocky Mountains, learning about Indigenous culture at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre or gazing up at the dazzling displays of light and colour of the northern lights.