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.
Take a break from your studies with sports clubs, swimming lessons, personal trainers, intramurals 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, live music, live theatre and festivals galore. When it’s time to take a break from the textbooks to reset or recharge, you don’t have to go far.
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festivals & events
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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.