University in Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University profile
MacEwan University is a public, board-governed undergraduate university in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, operating under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act. It grew out of a community college founded in 1971 and offers a mix of undergraduate degrees, certificates, diplomas and degree-transfer programming, with an emphasis on learner-centred teaching. Its strategic plan, Teaching Greatness: Strategic Vision 2030, recommits the university to undergraduate teaching.
The university is home to four faculties and two schools: the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications, the Faculty of Health and Community Studies, the Faculty of Nursing, the Triffo School of Business and the School of Continuing Education. Together they offer about 55 programs, not counting majors. The Faculty of Nursing houses five departments and the Clinical Simulation Centre, 25,000 square feet of simulated clinical spaces. The Triffo School of Business offers 10-month certificates, two-year diplomas and the four-year Bachelor of Commerce, and many of its diplomas ladder into that degree.
In 2025/26 MacEwan had 21,302 full- and part-time students, an average first-year class size of 40, a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:17 and more than 93,000 alumni. The campus sits on Treaty Six Territory.
The campus stretches along 104 Avenue for seven blocks, from 105 Street to 112 Street, with buildings connected by a second-floor pedway. Students can live in on-campus residence, use the Centre for Sport and Wellness, which runs group fitness, swim programs, leagues and clubs, and the health clinic and advising services nearby. The Students' Association of MacEwan University operates a student centre, and the Griffins compete in Canada West.
MacEwan International supports international students, education abroad and partnerships. Scholarships are open to international students on a valid study permit. MacEwan is a member of Universities Canada (accepted in 2012 as a member of what was then the AUCC).
Entrance scholarships for newly admitted students, awarded automatically on academic achievement to applicants who apply by the scholarship deadline (Fall: March 1; Winter: July 1) and are admitted to a degree program. Domestic tiers, for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons entering directly from high school: Chancellor's 95-100%, President's 90-94.99%, Provost's 85-89.99%, Dean's 80-84.99%.
International students on a valid study permit are also considered. Degree tiers: Chancellor's 95-100% or AGPA above 3.99, President's 90-94.99% or AGPA 3.90-3.99, Provost's 85-89.99% or AGPA 3.70-3.89, Dean's 80-84.99% or AGPA 3.5-3.69. Diploma programs: President's 90%+ or AGPA 3.90+, Provost's 80-89.99% or AGPA 3.5-3.89 (Winter). If funds run short, awards go from the highest averages down.
Fall awards are paid in two equal installments over Fall and Winter, requiring 12 credits each term and a 2.0 GPA in Fall. Winter awards are paid in Winter. Domestic Chancellor's Scholarships renew automatically with the required GPA and course load. International students apply for continuing scholarships from Fall 2026. In Nursing, all Chancellor's-level students are offered it at admission; President's and Provost's go to the next highest averages up to 60 across the three tiers. In Fine Arts and Communications, audition or portfolio may also be considered.
Hundreds of scholarships, awards and bursaries are open to students in all years, with no cap on the total received; they can be searched by program or year of study and applied for in myStudentSystem. Alberta Student Aid scholarships are also available. See the scholarships, awards and bursaries page and the entrance scholarships page. Questions: [email protected].
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View scholarships for MacEwan University →Each program sets its own categories of admission: regular (high school), mature, and previous post-secondary. Some programs are competitive, meaning qualified applicants regularly exceed seats and a higher average than the minimum is needed. International applicants must qualify under the regular or previous post-secondary categories; mature admission is open only to Canadian applicants (20 years or older and out of full-time high school at least one year).
Bachelor of Arts requires at least 24 university-level credits with a minimum admission GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; applicants with nine to 23 credits also need a 2.0 AGPA. Some programs require resumes, references, portfolios, auditions, security checks or experience.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must show one of: Duolingo English Test 115; IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band; TOEFL iBT 86 total (minimum 21 per section for tests before January 21, 2026, 4.5 per section from that date; institution code 0720); CAEL 70 overall with 60 per band; PTE Academic 59 overall with 56 per band; Cambridge English Advanced/Proficiency 180 overall with 165 per skill; or EIKEN Grade 1. Scores older than two years are not accepted. Alternatives include Alberta ELA 30-1 at 75 percent, IB English A1/A2 grade 5 or English B grade 6, AP English grade 4, GCE A/AS/GCSE/IGCSE English grade B, six university English credits at B+, three years of full-time education in English, or an English-language degree. Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Bridge to Canadian Nursing, EAL, Foundation Program pimacihisowin, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant and Academic Upgrading set their own criteria.
Applications open October 1 for Fall, February 1 for Winter and May 1 for Spring/Summer. Most degree programs close June 30 for Fall and November 30 for Winter; Nursing, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Safety and Justice and several health and justice programs close March 30 for Fall. International applicants must apply by May 1 for Fall, October 1 for Winter and January 30 for Spring/Summer unless an earlier date applies. Final documents are due August 1 (Fall), December 1 (Winter) and April 1 (Spring/Summer). Applications are made online through ApplyAlberta with a non-refundable application fee paid by card at submission; one application per term, with a second-choice program allowed. Alberta transcripts are ordered through ApplyAlberta; others are uploaded through myStudentSystem. Early admission is available before Grade 12 is complete, based on Grade 11 and 12 grades.
MacEwan University has a single main campus in downtown Edmonton, at 10700 104 Avenue NW. It runs along 104 Avenue from 105 Street to 112 Street, and its buildings are linked by a second-floor pedway. Building numbers match the intersecting city street.
A Ponoka campus site is also used for the Psychiatric Nursing program. Building hours are Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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