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:

Winter (January) 2021: opened on February 1, 2020; extended deadline for some programs: closing November 1, 2020
Spring (May) 2021: opened on June 1, 2020; closing February 1, 2021
Fall (September) 2021: opened on October 1, 2020; closing June 1, 2021
Winter (January) 2022: will open on February 1, 2021

View the current international student program application status (filterable by term/semester).

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 2020-2021 academic year and are subject to change for the 2021-2022 academic year upon annual review each May. All tuition rates are approved by the Alberta Ministry of Education.

Program fees

Centre for Applied Arts & Sciences (CAAS)

	Program Length	Available Semester Intakes
Administrative Office Professional (certificate)	One year	September
Business Administration (diploma) Majors: Accounting, General Business, Management, Marketing	Two years	September, January
Exercise Science (diploma)	Two years	September
General Arts and Science (diploma) Majors: English, Psychology and Sociology	Two years	September, January, May
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
Criminal Justice – Policing (diploma)	Two years	September, January
Early Childhood Education (certificate)	One year	September
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: Agrigulture Business, Agronomy, Animal Science	Two years	September
Architectural Animation Technology (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

Program fees

Submit the application directly to University of Lethbridge. Years 1 and 2 delivered at Lethbridge College. Years 3 and 4 delivered at University of Lethbridge.
Submit the application directly to University of Lethbridge. Year 1 delivered at Lethbridge College.Terms 3 - 6 delivered at University of Lethbridge. Applicants must have a completed baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by University of Lethbridge.
Degree programs require a 2-year diploma in a closely-related field typically transferring from a Canadian college or university.

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