A public polytechnic institution in Red Deer, Alberta, providing a range of programs including apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees. Formerly Red Deer College.
Address: 100 College Boulevard, T4N 5H5 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Skilled Trades, Health Sciences, University Transfer
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong partnerships with industry in Central Alberta for apprenticeships, applied research, and work-integrated learning. Growing applied degree offerings.
Research:
Applied research focused on solving real-world problems for industry and community partners in areas like advanced manufacturing, energy innovation, and health and wellness.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
800
Current students***:
7500
Foreign students***:
2%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Key provider of post-secondary education in Central Alberta, strong in trades and health, expanding degree options.
Cons
Transitioning to a polytechnic, brand recognition for degrees still growing, Red Deer is a smaller city.
Best For
Students in Central Alberta seeking apprenticeships, career training, or applied degrees with a focus on regional industry needs and hands-on learning.
- Engineering, Innovation, Project Management, Quality Management, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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