Study at MHC
MHC offers certificate, diploma, applied degree and university transfer programs in the areas of Arts, Education, Business, Health, Science, Trades and Technology.
- See our PROGRAMS CHART for a summary of each program, including career information, international student tuition and fee estimates, admission requirements, and information for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) field of study requirement.
- View our PROGRAM AVAILABILITYpage to see the status of each program.
Learn more about the application process below or click here for the International Student Application Process and get ready to attend MHC!
Deadlines, Tuition & Fees
Application deadlines reflect the last day that applications and supporting documents will be accepted. We encourage students to apply early as many programs have limited seats.
Where the number of applications exceeds the number of seats available to international students for any program, admission may be administered on a competitive basis with the most qualified applicants admitted first. This may result in delayed timelines to receive an admission decision. Please note that applicants may be asked at any stage in the application process to attend a virtual meeting with college staff to confirm details of their application.
Winter 2025 | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | |
Applications open | June 2, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | June 2, 2025 |
Application deadline for competitive programs | n/a | May 1, 2025 | n/a |
International student application deadline | October 1, 2024 | June 2, 2025 | October 1, 2025 |
Application deadline for international students in Canada with study permits (email ckelana@mhc.ab.ca to apply) | December 1, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
Proof of study permit deadline | December 15, 2024 | August 15, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
Application deadline for current MHC students applying to a new program | December 21, 2024 | September 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
Tuition payment deadline | January 17, 2025 | September 17, 2025 | January 19, 2026 |
- Health insurance for one calendar year
- View our program cost estimator
Accommodation Costs*
Homestay
$750/month (includes 3 meals/day)
Student Residence
*All fees are subject to change.
How to Apply
For more information, click here for the Apply Alberta Step by Step Instruction - International Student Application process.
The following programs require an interview and paper application and are closed to online applications. Please contact IntEd@mhc.ab.ca to apply for:
- Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma
- University Transfer: Arts
- University Transfer: Commerce
- University Transfer: Science
- University Transfer: Kinesiology
Please ensure all information entered in the application (e.g. address, birthdate) is correct as this information will be used to issue documentation required for your study permit application and there is a charge for any letters which need to be reissued.
Please email IntEd@mhc.ab.ca for assistance if you are having any difficulties with completing or submitting your application with applyalberta.ca.
These application instructions apply for the fall 2025 intake and later intakes. For earlier intakes please connect with IntEd@mhc.ab.ca.
Documents required to support an international student application are: official transcripts (high school and post-secondary, if attended) sent directly by the school or department of education, admit/scratch cards to verify transcript information if applicable, a passport copy, and English-language proficiency (ELP) results.
Electronic documents sent directly by the school or department of education, as well as admit cards, ELP results and passport copies can be directed to registration@mhc.ab.ca.
Official documents may also be sent directly by the school or department of education to:
Medicine Hat College Registrar's Office
299 College Drive SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada
T1A 3Y6
Please do not send original documents to MHC, as we cannot return them. Transcripts that are in languages other than English must be sent with an accompanying notarized English translation.
Specific admission and document requirements vary by country:
- Brazil
- Cameroon
- China
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- India
- Iran
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Russia
- South Korea
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
Please contact info@mhc.ab.ca with any questions. Please note that applicants may be asked at any stage in the application process to attend a virtual meeting with college staff to confirm details of their application. An applicant may be refused admission at any time if it is determined they do not have a reasonable chance to secure a study permit.
Once accepted into your program, please pay the non-refundable $5000 deposit as instructed by MHC to secure your seat within 21 days. Applicants from countries with low study permit approval rates will also be instructed to pay an additional tuition installment of $10,000 prior to securing a seat in their program. This $10,000 tuition installment is refundable if you withdraw from your program at MHC prior to the drop deadline.
These countries are listed here and include:
- Ghana
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Uganda
Please reach out to IntEd@mhc.ab.ca with any questions.
It is critical that you review your acceptance letter and carefully read all email communications from the College to ensure you meet MHC and program admission and registration deadlines and requirements, including first tuition installment payment and providing proof of study permit.
When all requirements are met and your deposit (and additional tuition installment if required) is received by MHC, you will receive your Study Permit Acceptance Letter (SPAL) and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) directly to your MHC email. These documents will be required for your study permit application. Please see information here on applying for a study permit for entry to Canada as an international student.
Upon paying your deposit, you’ll receive onboarding information and an onboarding checklist from our International Education office. Please review carefully as this document provides important information to prepare for your study in Canada and at MHC. We ask you to arrive one week before classes begin so that you may attend orientation sessions, familiarize yourself with your new accommodations, get to know your way around campus and the city, and open a bank account (if necessary).
Students have three options for accommodation. Please review the options and application requirements (where applicable) and contact iss@mhc.ab.ca with any questions.
- Homestay (limited availability)
- Residence
- Off-campus housing
MHC provides services designed specifically to assist international students with life both on and off-campus. From pre-arrival to graduation, the programs and services offered will help students to integrate into the community and get involved in campus life. For more information, please see here for a description of these services or contact our international student services specialist at iss@mhc.ab.ca.
Additional student services at MHC
Medicine Hat College has mandatory health insurance for all its international students. The insurance provider is StudyInsured. Students are automatically enrolled in StudyInsured for semesters they are registered in classes at Medicine Hat College. It is important to confirm your arrival date with the International Education department so that coverage begins when you arrive in Canada.