Alberta

MacEwan University

Public institution · Alberta

UniversityPublicWork permit eligibleFounded 1971
MacEwan University campus
Photo: Kevin M Klerks from Inverhuron, Canada · CC BY 2.0

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