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Welcome to Lethbridge College. We’re delighted that you’re 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.
The intake of international applications for Winter (January) 2020 post-secondary programs has closed effective October 1, 2019. Applications for Spring (May) 2020 are now being accepted (very limited program options) and applications for Fall (September) 2020 will be accepted starting November 1, 2019. Note: Applications to our Pathway to English and Academic Studies program (formerly known as ESL) are still be accepted for Winter 2020.
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Learn more about Lethbridge College, Lethbridge and Canada in your home language:
Lethbridge
Lethbridge is a safe, vibrant community of more than 100,000 people. Lethbridge is currently the third largest city in Alberta. It's large enough to provide many amenities found in larger centres – upscale shopping, dining and live local entertainment – but small enough to remain a safe, secure place to live.
Set against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the location puts you in the heart of a four season playground. Running and hiking trails, parks and nature reserves are all within minutes of our campus while the mountains are just a short two-hour drive away.
For a closer look at Lethbridge and its amenities, visit the City of Lethbridge and Explore Southwest Alberta.
What is a coulee?
You're going to hear this word a lot while in Lethbridge. It refers to a steep-sided, V-shaped valley or ravine. Coulees are distinct formations created by glacial erosion or continued wind and water erosion. Coulees offer many beautiful walking paths and distinct views, and they are home to local wildlife like the whitetail deer.
What is a Chinook?
This is yet another word unique to southern Alberta. A Chinook is a warm, west wind that predominates the weather patterns of the region. It is the result of westerly winds from the Pacific Ocean losing moisture over the Rocky Mountains. The winds descend as warm, dry gusts onto the prairies.
Chinook is a Blackfoot word that means "snow eater." With warm wind comes increased temperatures and a Chinook is often a welcome reprieve from the snow and ice of winter.
Programs
As a Designated Learning Institution (DLI # O19391056756 – begins with the letter “O”, not zero), Lethbridge College is able to offer all of its programs to international students. All of our credit academic programs 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. Browse our programs and find the right fit for your future or find out more about English language training.
Note: Non-credit programs are not designated.
Program costs
International tuition fee estimates, overall program cost estimates, and available semester intakes are listed in the tables below. These rates are based on 2019-20 rates and are subject to change for the 2020-21 year upon annual review in May. All tuition rates are approved by the Alberta Ministry of Education.
Detailed breakdown of all estimated program and related fees found here
Centre for Applied Arts & Sciences (CAAS)
| Program Length |
Tuition fee |
Overall cost |
Available semester intakes | |
|
Semester-based |
$4,500/year | $6,800/year | September, January, May | |
| One year | $8,700 | $11,900 | September, January | |
| Two years | $22,300 | $27,300 | September, January, May | |
| Two years | $22,000 | $26,800 | September, January, May | |
| Two years | $22,300 | $27,400 | September, January, May | |
| Two years | $22,300 | $27,200 | September, January, May | |
| Two years |
$17,100 |
$22,000 |
September | |
| Two years | $16,100 | $20,800 | September, January, May | |
| Two years |
$16,100 |
$20,200 |
September, January, May | |
| Two years |
$16,100 |
$21,100 |
September, January, May | |
|
Pathway to English and Academic Culture (formerly known as ESL) |
Semester-based (as required) |
$9,600/year | $10,800/year | September, January, May |
Centre for Trades (CTRA)
| Program Length |
Tuition fee |
Overall cost |
Available semester intakes | |
| One year |
$14,700 |
$16,900 |
September | |
| One year |
$13,900 |
$16,000 |
September | |
| Two years |
$16,400 |
$20,100 |
September, January | |
| One year |
$19,300 |
$21,900 |
September, January |
Centre for Health and Wellness (CHW)
|
|
Program Length |
Tuition fee |
Overall cost |
Available semester intakes |
| Four years | $27,600 | $33,600 | September | |
| Two years | $11,000 | $15,000 | September | |
| One year |
$13,300 |
$14,400 |
September | |
| Two years |
$26,900 |
$32,100 |
September | |
| Two years |
$25,400 |
$31,900 |
September | |
| Two years |
$18,100 |
$22,800 |
September |
Centre for Justice & Human Services (CJHS)
| Program Length |
Tuition fee |
Overall cost |
Available semester intakes | |
| Two years |
$20,200 |
$24,700 |
September, January | |
| Two years |
$20,800 |
$24,900 |
September, January | |
| Two years |
$23,500 |
$28,000 |
September, January | |
| One year |
$8,600 |
$11,500 |
September, January, May (online only) | |
| Two years | $16,400 | $22,200 | September, January, May (online only) | |
| Two years |
$27,200 |
$31,100 |
September, January |
Centre for Technology, Environment & Design (CTED)
|
|
Program Length |
Tuition fee |
Overall cost |
Available semester intakes |
| Two years | $25,800 | $33,300 | September | |
| Two years | $22,200 | $27,200 | September | |
| Two years | $22,200 | $27,500 | September | |
| Two years | $28,700 | $33,200 | September | |
| Two years |
$29,000 |
$36,100 |
September | |
| Two years | $20,200 | $25,600 | September | |
| Two years |
$27,300 |
$31,700 |
September | |
| Two years |
$33,100 |
$38,900 |
September | |
| Two years |
$37,800 |
$43,100 |
September | |
| Two years |
$29,000 |
$36,500 |
September | |
| Two years |
$24,800 |
$29,800 |
September | |
| Two years |
$28,000 |
$34,100 |
September | |
| Two years |
$16,400 |
$23,000 |
September | |
| Two years |
$17,800 |
$21,400 |
September | |
| Two years |
$23,800 |
$28,700 |
September | |
| Two years |
$24,200 |
$29,300 |
September | |
| One year | $31,800 | $34,200 | September |
Detailed breakdown of all estimated program and related fees found here
*The pricing listed is for years 1 and 2 only. Years 3 and 4 fees are determined by the University of Lethbridge.
**Applicants must have a completed baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Lethbridge.
**The pricing listed is for years 3 and 4 only. You must complete an approved diploma before entering into this program.
