About the university
Medicine Hat College (MHC) is a public college in south-eastern Alberta, with a main campus in Medicine Hat and a smaller campus in Brooks, about 100 km away. It has just over 2,000 full-time students and offers more than 40 certificate, diploma, applied degree and university transfer programmes. All its academic credit programmes are designated for international students.
For Indian students, the main options are two-year diplomas in information technology, business administration, engineering design, power engineering, practical nursing and pharmacy technician, and one-year post-diploma accounting certificates. MHC's international programme chart marks which programmes include a practicum and which align with the PGWP, so check it before you apply. First-year international tuition is about CAD 15,400–27,200 in 2026/27.
- Type
- Public college in Alberta (certificates, diplomas, applied degrees and university transfer)
- Students
- Just over 2,000 full-time students at Medicine Hat; almost 300 a semester at Brooks
- Programmes
- More than 40; all academic credit programmes are open to international students
- Campuses
- Medicine Hat and Brooks, south-eastern Alberta
- Intakes
- September for most programmes; January for some
- International tuition
- About CAD 15,400–27,200 a year (2026/27)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Information Technology Diploma – Software and Internet Development
- Fee / year
- C$20,539
- Duration
- 2 years full-time, with a practicum
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
- Undergraduate
Information Technology Diploma – Network and System Administration
- Fee / year
- C$20,539
- Duration
- 2 years full-time, with a practicum
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
- Undergraduate
Business Administration Diploma – Accounting
- Fee / year
- C$15,918
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (common first year, then the accounting major)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
- Undergraduate
Practical Nurse Diploma (Brooks Campus)
- Fee / year
- C$21,053
- Duration
- 2 years full-time, with clinical practicum
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0, PTE 64 (plus another exam with a speaking requirement), TOEFL iBT 92 or Duolingo 130
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$23,501
- Duration
- 2 years full-time, with practicum
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing, or OET (B in reading, listening and speaking; C+ in writing)
- Undergraduate
Engineering Design and Architectural Technology Diploma
- Fee / year
- C$20,026
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
- Undergraduate
Power Engineering Technology Diploma
- Fee / year
- C$27,214
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
- Postgraduate
Advanced Accounting Post-Diploma Certificate
- Fee / year
- C$16,945
- Duration
- 1 year full-time; needs previous post-secondary study (see the planning guide)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Diploma – Software and Internet Development | 2 years full-time, with a practicum | C$20,539 | ≈ ₹13.8 lakh |
| Information Technology Diploma – Network and System Administration | 2 years full-time, with a practicum | C$20,539 | ≈ ₹13.8 lakh |
| Business Administration Diploma – Accounting | 2 years full-time (common first year, then the accounting major) | C$15,918 | ≈ ₹10.7 lakh |
| Practical Nurse Diploma (Brooks Campus) | 2 years full-time, with clinical practicum | C$21,053 | ≈ ₹14.1 lakh |
| Pharmacy Technician Diploma | 2 years full-time, with practicum | C$23,501 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Engineering Design and Architectural Technology Diploma | 2 years full-time | C$20,026 | ≈ ₹13.4 lakh |
| Power Engineering Technology Diploma | 2 years full-time | C$27,214 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| Advanced Accounting Post-Diploma Certificate | 1 year full-time; needs previous post-secondary study (see the planning guide) | C$16,945 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Medicine Hat College with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Applicants must be 18 or older by the programme start date and have completed high school (Class 12 for Indian students). Programme requirements are set out in MHC's international programme chart and planning guides; requirements by country are on its supporting documents page.
- Apply through ApplyAlberta (CAD 125 non-refundable fee). For Fall 2027, applications open on 1 October 2026 and the international deadline is 14 May 2027 (3 May for competitive programmes).
- After acceptance, pay CAD 15,000 within 21 days: a CAD 5,000 deposit (refundable only if your study permit is refused) plus a CAD 10,000 tuition instalment.
Postgraduate
- Post-diploma certificates in accounting and in marketing and design run for one year and need previous post-secondary study.
Documents
- Official Class 10 and 12 marksheets and any post-secondary transcripts, sent directly by the issuing body
- Passport copy
- English proficiency results, if required
- Proof of study permit by 15 August 2027 (Fall 2027 entry)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for most programmes; 6.5 for health and social programmes; 7.0 (no band below 7.0) for practical nursing |
| PTE | 54 (general), 60 (intermediate) or 64 plus a spoken exam (advanced) |
| TOEFL iBT | 79, 86 or 92 (23 in each section) depending on the programme |
| Duolingo | 105, 120 or 130 depending on the programme |
| Waiver | India is not on MHC's list of English-exempt countries. Two years of full-time English-medium post-secondary study in an exempt country, or a Canadian diploma or degree, can exempt you |
Accommodation and living costs
MHC has on-campus residence at the Medicine Hat Campus in Golfview and Couleeview. Rent is charged per semester and includes internet; a CAD 40 Residence Life fee is extra.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Regular bedroom (Golfview or Couleeview), 2026/27 | C$2,670per semester | ≈ ₹1.8 lakh |
| Large bedroom (Golfview), 2026/27 | C$2,895per semester | ≈ ₹1.9 lakh |
| Large renovated bedroom (Golfview), 2026/27 | C$3,245per semester | ≈ ₹2.2 lakh |
Campus and location
Most programmes run at the Medicine Hat Campus. The Practical Nurse Diploma for international students runs at the Brooks Campus.
- Many health and community programmes include a practicum.
- On-campus residence at the Medicine Hat Campus.
- Health and dental cover (CAD 500 a year) is part of mandatory fees.
- International Education can be reached at info@mhc.ab.ca.
Careers and graduate outcomes
MHC's diplomas are career-focused, and many include practicums. Check PGWP alignment for your programme in MHC's international programme chart and the IRCC rules in our Canada guide.
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FAQs
What does Medicine Hat College cost for Indian students?
First-year international tuition is about CAD 15,900–27,200 for most diplomas in 2026/27, plus about CAD 1,400–2,000 in mandatory fees (including health and dental) and books.
What deposit do I pay after acceptance?
CAD 15,000 within 21 days: a CAD 5,000 deposit and a CAD 10,000 tuition instalment. The deposit is refunded only if your study permit is refused.
Is my Indian schooling enough to skip IELTS?
Usually not. India is not on MHC's list of English-exempt countries, so plan to submit IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo results.
Sources
- MHC: International Program Cost Estimates 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- MHC: International programme chart 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- MHC: Study at MHC (international) (opens in a new tab)
- MHC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- MHC: Programme planning guides (opens in a new tab)
- MHC: Residence costs (opens in a new tab)
- MHC: About MHC (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.mhc.ab.ca (opens in a new tab)
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