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).
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.
Centre for Applied Arts & Sciences (CAAS)
| Program Length | Available Semester Intakes | |
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One year |
September | |
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Business Administration (diploma) Majors: Accounting, General Business, Management, Marketing |
Two years | September, January |
| Two years | September | |
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General Arts and Science (diploma) Majors: English, Psychology and Sociology |
Two years | September, January, May |
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Pathway to English and Academic Culture (certificate of completion) |
As required | September, January, May |
Centre for Trades (CTRA)
| Program Length | Available Semester Intakes | |
| One year | September | |
| One year | September | |
| Two years | September, January | |
| One year | September, January |
Centre for Health and Wellness (CHW)
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Program Length | Available Semester Intakes |
| Four years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| One year | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September |
Centre for Justice & Human Services (CJHS)
| Program Length | Available Semester Intakes | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September, January | |
| One year | September, January | |
| Two years | September, January |
Centre for Technology, Environment & Design (CTED)
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Program Length | Available Semester Intakes |
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Agriculture Sciences (diploma) Majors: Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Animal Science |
Two years | September |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| Two years | September | |
| One year | September |
*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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