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Did you know that you can earn university credits and even diplomas and degrees by taking courses at Keyano College? While the majority of Univesity transfer courses at Keyano College are modelled on the University of Alberta courses, students can successfuly apply to transfer to the University of Lethbridge, the University of Calgary, and MacEwan University.

Transfer programs

You can begin a wide number of degrees right here at Keyano by taking one or more years of courses in the Arts and Humanities, Sciences, and Engineering. We offer a broad selection of courses in English, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Earth and Atmospheric Science, and so on.

We recommend that you speak with a Student Advisor as well as the transfer university, to make sure that you select courses that meet the admission requirements of your chosen degree program.

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Education Secondary
  • Bachelor of Education Elementary
  • Bachelor of Science 
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Bachelor of Social Work

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Tuition and fees

Full Time Fees 2024-2025

 

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,571.00 $2,571.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Health and Dental Fee  *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$3,042.00  ***$3,042.00
Total Cost Per Year   $6,084.00
 International Full Time Fees 2024-2025

 

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $7,713.00 $7,713.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Health and Dental Fee  *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$8,184.00 ***$8,184.00
Total Cost Per Year   $16,368.00
Full Time Fees 2025-2026

Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,622.00 $2,622.00
Campus Rec Fee $79.00 $79.00
Health and Dental Fee  *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00
Total Fees $480.00 $480.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$3,102.00 ***$3,102.00
Total Cost Per Year   $6,204.00
 International Full Time Fees 2025-2026

Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

 International Students Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $7,866.00 $7,866.00
Campus Rec Fee  $79.00 $79.00
Health & Dental Fee *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00
Total Fees $480.00 $480.00
Total Tuition & Fees

***$8,346.00

***$8,346.00
Total Cost Per Year  

$16,692.00

Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters and do not include mandatory laboratory fees. Laboratory fees can range from $34- $132 for 2024-2025 and $35-$135 for 2025-2026.

* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website. 
** These programs have a mandatory Spring semester if students intend to graduate on time.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.

For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar. 

Degree Completion Programs

You can take full degree programs right here in Fort McMurray. 

Bachelor of Education

Keyano College, in collaboration with the University of Alberta, offers a Bachelor of Education to meet the growing need for teachers in the region of Wood Buffalo. This award-winning program will prepare you to teach in the K-12 education system. The combination of small class sizes and instructors who are experts in their respective fields makes this a very sought after program.

Applications are accepted for Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

In collaboration with the University of Alberta, we offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This program provides comprehensive training and will prepare you for a career in nursing. You'll receive hands-on training and learn to look critically and creatively at the future of health care.

Applications are accepted for Fall semester only.

Bachelor of Business Administration

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in collaboration with Keyano College. You'll learn professional accounting, finance, and core IT management.

Keyano College also offers students who complete their business diploma an opportunity to transfer to Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), allowing a student to transfer 60 credits to the NWP BBA degree upon completing their Keyano College business diploma.

Subject to partner institution eligibility requirements.