MacEwan University Rankings, Courses, Fees, Admission & Scholarships

MacEwan University Rankings

MacEwan University stood in the top 50% in 13 academic topics. The university ranks #2082 in EduRank World 2022 overall rankings. EduRank’s ranking comprises three factors which include the impact of 4 notable alumni, research performance, and non-academic reputation. The following are some of its rankings in different domains:

• #2082 of 14,131 in the World
• #606 of 2,597 in North America
• #53 of 101 in Canada
• #5 of 12 in Alberta
• #2 of 5 in Edmonton

Following are some of the course-specific rankings of MacEwan University according to EduRank:

MacEwan University Highlights

• Admission Deadline: The university accepts applications for three intakes- Fall, Winter, and Summer/Spring. The winter intake is open with a deadline of September 30. 
• Accommodation: MacEwan University provides flexible housing options with a stay as short as a term of 4 months or for a full year through their Residence Portal with a fee of 50 CAD.
• Living Expenses: Considering that a student lives in MacEwan residence in a Bachelor's apartment, his/her estimated living expenses would be 1.46 lakhs INR.
• Placements: Career Services at the university prepares students for real-work life roles through annual career & volunteer fairs, “recruit to suit,” and MacEwanLife.

MacEwan University Campus

The City Centre campus is the major campus spread over seven blocks from 105 Street to 112 along 104 Avenue. In addition to residence halls, it has markets, theatres, gymnasium, ATM machine, SAMU (Students’ Association of MacEwan University), fitness center, Starbucks, etc. There was a South Campus till 2014, but later all programs were offered at one single campus to provide the same level of academic programming and services.

The university also provides human-rights-related resources which include Access & Disability Resources (ADR), Careers & Experience, Centre for Sexual & Gender Diversity, Confidence Line, Grant MacEwan University Faculty Association (GMUFA), Indigenous Centre, Student Affairs, etc. Check: MacEwan University Campus

MacEwan University Accommodation

When students live in a residence, they don’t have to worry about furniture or a utility bill as they are included in the residence fees. It’s advised to apply as early as possible so that students can grab the suites they prefer. Guaranteed housing is available for returning residents, first year, and meritorious students. 

On-Campus Housing:

Students can apply for residence through their Resident Portal account with a non-refundable fee of 50 CAD. They can either apply for one term only or a full winter/fall term with a 12-month contract. 

Preference for floor type can also opt-

• Quiet floor: 8 pm- 8 am, seven days a week
• Regular floor: 10 pm- 8 am (Sunday to Thursday); 1 am-8 am (Friday and Saturday)

MacEwan University Programs and Faculties

MacEwan University offers 32 bachelor’s degree majors, 10 bachelor’s programs, 1 applied degree, 2 transfer degrees, as well as 40 certificate and diploma programs. MacEwan also offers Preparatory courses such as English as an Additional Language and Foundation Program International.

• For the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, students must have a minimum IELTS score of 4.0 or a Duolingo score of 5. This course prepares students for university studies and students can apply here.
• Foundation Program International combines EAL with university-level courses. Students can apply using ApplyAlberta. The minimum requirements include an IELTS score of 5.5 or a Duolingo score of 85 or equivalent. 

Some of the popular programs of the university are listed in the following table:

MacEwan University Application Process

MacEwan University suggests applying as early as possible because admission turns competitive where the number of applications exceeds the number of seats. Unless otherwise mentioned, international students must apply before May 1 for Fall or September 30 for Winter intake. Applicants must have a minimum of 30post-secondary credits with an English course.

• Application Portal: Online applications are accepted through ApplyAlberta both for Canadian as well as out-of-province international students. 
• Application Fee: 110 CAD (non-refundable) paid via Amex, MasterCard, or Visa
• Application Deadlines: It’s advised to apply as early as possible to improve the chances of admission. All university programs are open for Fall intake. Additional intakes occur in Winter, and summer/ spring terms.

Admission Requirements: Login to MyMacEwan Portal to upload all the educational documents and certified translations (August 1- Fall intakes; December 1- Winter intakes). The deadline to submit the documents is by August 1.

• Minimum AGPA of 2.5/4.0 (Admission Grade Point Average)
• High School and Post-secondary Transcripts 
• Documents translations
• Passport photo page (name verification)
• English language proficiency scores
  • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
  • TOEFL iBT: 86 (21 in each section)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 59 (56 in each band)

Students completely bilingual and fluent in English, should submit a written petition to the Office of the University Registrar requesting an exemption for ELP scores. The evidence must include a student’s background, educational & personal experience in English, and language of instruction at home as well as a language of instruction in education. 

Additional Requirements (for competitive criteria):

• LORs
• Portfolios
• Auditions
• Resume

MacEwan University Cost of Attendance

The cost of living as given by MacEwan university is tabulated below:

Know More: Cost of Studying in Canada

MacEwan University Scholarships

MacEwan University offers financial assistance to international students in the form of scholarships, awards, and bursaries. The scholarships are accessible to both new and returning international students of a four-degree program.

• Entrance Scholarships are available to newly admitted students on account of previous academic achievement. Chancellor’s Scholarship series is awarded to students pursuing a degree program. The scholarships are as follows:
• Chancellor’s Scholarship- AGPA higher than 3.99 or 95-100%
• President’s Scholarship- AGPA of 3.9-3.99 or 90-94.99%
• Provost Scholarship- AGPA of 3.7-3.89 or 85-89.99%
• Dean’s Scholarship- AGPA of 3.5-3.69 or 80-84.99%
• Students entering diploma programs can avail the following scholarships at MacEwan University:
• President’s Scholarship- AGPA of 3.9+ or 90+
• Provost’s Scholarship- AGPA of 3.5-3.89 or 80-89.99%

Check: Scholarships for International Students in Canada

MacEwan University Placements

Careers and Experience at MacEwan University prepare students for on-campus recruitments. They help them meet prospective employers, interns, and summer students to learn and impress during their interviews. 92% of MacEwan students grab employment and the rest 20% move out to pursue higher education. More than 150 opportunities are available for work and student research.

• MacEwan hosts both volunteer and work career fairs annually to help students build their rapport in the community with potential employers.
• Non-profit-organizations, government departments, private businesses, or industry-based enterprises can host a MacEwan student. These students help them with raising their profile, developing a pool of potential recruits, and strengthening partnerships with MacEwan University service areas. 
• The university provides students with 30 programs with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunities. This includes four-to-wight month roles in Co-operative Education streams or three-to-five-week placements. Students have worked in the roles of leading program planning for live theatre venues, supporting local start-ups, and as communication assistants.
• Students can learn about recruitment opportunities through McEwanLife where they receive invitations for on-campus and career-related events with the ear of students who seek work or practicum placements. 
• “Recruit to suit” at MacEwan has an enrolment of more than 18,000 students who serve as a major contributor to labor markets across Edmonton and the province. Companies can host virtual networking information sessions, on-campus interviews, booths & displays, and virtual speaker events & mentoring.

Also Check: High Paying Jobs in Canada for International Students

MacEwan University Alumni Network

MacEwan’s alumni count exceeds more than 84,000 individuals since its inception in 1971. The university’s alumni network aims to support students even after their graduation.

MacEwan provides special offers on a range of services like access to transcripts, corporate & in-house university facilities discounts, and further grad school services. Since the university aims at contributing to the success factor of its students, many alumni come forward to play a role in it. Alumni can get involved in ways by being a mentor, a member of the advisory council, sharing an encouraging message, supporting a bursary/scholarship, hiring a student, volunteering, and buying MacEwan merchandise. 

• To acknowledge the incredible contributions of alumni in the world, MacEwan honors them with Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leaders Awards.
• Alumni can reconnect with their old classmates by registering for the Digital Yearbooks at the university page.
• Some of MacEwan’s popular alumni are mentioned below:
• Ruth B- Canadian singer and songwriter 
• Daniel Powter- Pop singer, songwriter, and pianist
• Linsay Willier- Canadian model, actress, and motivational speaker

MacEwan University has an acceptance rate of 59% (fairly competitive). It admits students on the basis of their previous academic records and provides them with financial assistance for maintaining a minimum AGPA. The university inspires students with a powerful combination of personal learning and academic excellence through learning experiences. It’s a public-private partnership university and thus remains affordable for students aiming to study in Canada.