International students

COVID-19: Information for International Students

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Welcome to Lethbridge College. We are delighted that you are considering Lethbridge College for your post-secondary education experience. These next few pages provide all the information you need to become a Lethbridge College student. Learn more about Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, and Canada in our International Student Viewbook.

International student program post-secondary application intakes:

Term/Semester	Applications Open
Fall (September)	October 1
Winter (January)	February 1
Spring (May)	June 1

View the program application status page for current intake dates and deadlines (filter by term/semester).

Program Application Status

Important note: if you receive a visa or study permit refusal after the program has started, current tuition payment and refund deadlines are applicable. If you have any questions, please contact us for more information.

Programs

As a Designated Learning Institution (DLI # O19391056756 – begins with the letter “O”, not zero), Lethbridge College is able to offer programs to international students. Our academic programs listed below are designated and open to international students. You are required to get a study permit for any program that is more than six months in duration. In the tables below you will find the programs available to international students, the length of the program, and their available semester intakes. Browse our programs and find the right fit for your future!

Program costs

International tuition fee estimates and overall program rates are based on the 2021-2022 academic year and are subject to change for the 2022-2023 academic year upon annual review each May. All tuition rates are approved by the Alberta Ministry of Education.

Program fees

Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences (CBAS)

	Program Length	Available Semester Intakes
Administrative Office Professional (certificate)	One year	September
Business Administration (diploma) Majors: Accounting, General Business, or Management	Two years	September, January
Exercise Science (diploma)	Two years	September
General Arts and Science (diploma) Majors: No Major, Psychology and Sociology, or English (September only)	Two years	September, January, May (English Major does not have a January or May intake)
Pathway to English and Academic Culture (certificate of completion)	As required	September, January, May

Program fees

Centre for Trades (CTRA)

	Program Length	Available Semester Intakes
Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician (certificate)	One year	September
Automotive Systems (certificate)	One year	September
Culinary Careers (diploma)	Two years	September, January
Wind Turbine Technician (certificate)	One year	September, January

Program fees

Centre for Health and Wellness (CHW)

	Program Length	Available Semester Intakes
Bachelor of Nursing (NESA)*	Four years	September
Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree**	Two years	September
Health Care Aide (certificate)	One year	September
Massage Therapy (diploma)	Two years	September
Practical Nurse (diploma)	Two years	September
Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (diploma)	Two years	September

Program fees

Centre for Justice & Human Services (CJHS)

	Program Length	Available Semester Intakes
Child and Youth Care (diploma)	Two years	September
Correctional Studies (diploma)	Two years	September, January
Criminal Justice – Policing (diploma)	Two years	September, January
Early Childhood Education (certificate)	One year	September, January
Justice Studies – Bachelor of Applied Arts***	Two years	September, January

Program fees

Centre for Technology, Environment & Design (CTED)

	Program Length	Available Semester Intakes
Agriculture Sciences (diploma) Majors: Agriculture Business, Agronomy, or Animal Science	Two years	September
Architectural Animation Technology (diploma)	Two years	September
Bachelor of Agriculture Science (diploma)	Two years	September
Civil Engineering Technology (diploma)	Two years	September
Computer Information Technology (diploma)	Two years	September
Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science***	Two years	September
Digital Communications and Media (diploma)	Two years	September
Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science***	Two years	September
Engineering Design Technology (diploma)	Two years	September
Environmental Assessment and Restoration (diploma)	Two years	September
Geomatics Engineering Technology (diploma)	Two years	September
Interior Design Technology (diploma)	Two years	September
Multimedia Production (diploma)	Two years	September
Natural Resource Compliance (diploma)	Two years	September
Renewable Resource Management (diploma)	Two years	September
Virtual and Augmented Reality (certificate)	One year	September