MacEwan University
Public institution · Alberta

About
Grant MacEwan University, commonly known as MacEwan University, is a public university located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Originally established as a community college which was named in honour of Dr. Grant MacEwan, 9th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 1971, Grant MacEwan College officially transitioned into a university in 2009 under the Post-Secondary Learning Act. While the university's name was rebranded as MacEwan University for public communication and marketing purposes in 2013, its official name remains Grant MacEwan University. MacEwan university offers a wide range of programs and is home to six faculties and schools, providing nearly 60 programs including baccalaureate degrees, certificates, diplomas, post-diplomas and university transfer programs.
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On the register
- DLI number
- O19092022262
- Type
- Public
- Post-graduation work permit
- Programmes eligible for a post-graduation work permit
- Founded
- 1971
Designated learning institutions list, IRCC, 2 October 2026.
Campuses and locations
- City Centre Campus, Centre for the Arts & Communications, Alberta CollegeEdmonton