We welcome students from overseas to join our campus community. Lethbridge Polytechnic and our city offer a safe and friendly environment in which to live and study.
Overview
Get to work at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
Lethbridge Polytechnic, Alberta’s first public college, helps more than 7,000 students achieve their academic and professional development goals each year.
The college offers more than 50 diverse career programs supplying the needs of industry, agriculture, business and health with:
- 1-year certificates
- 2-year diplomas
- Applied degrees
- Direct transfer opportunities to many of Canada’s universities to complete studies at the degree level
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, hands-on experience is truly hands-on – whether you’re studying carpentry or culinary arts. Most programs can be completed in 2 years, helping you move quickly from the classroom to the workplace. Programs are designed to provide you with industry-standard skills and knowledge you’ll need to build your career.
Students at Lethbridge Polytechnic enjoy small classes with an average of 25 students. Instructors have experience in the fields they teach, and are known for their friendly, helpful teaching styles. The College’s award-winning English Language Centre offers ESL programs that help international students succeed in their career program of choice. Our students choose to live in:
- On-campus residences
- Off-campus home stays
- Rental apartments
Lethbridge is a vibrant community of 85,000 people, set against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The city has many amenities seen in larger centres, yet remains a safe, secure place to live. Recreational activities, running and hiking trails, parks and nature reserves are minutes away from campus.
Locations
The institution has locations in Lethbridge
Programs & Credentials
Lethbridge Polytechnic offers a variety of programs in the following subject areas:
Program Areas
- Academic Upgrading and English as a Second Language
- Agriculture and Related Technology
- Business and Administration Studies
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Communications, Journalism, and Related Studies
- Computer and Information Technology
- Education and Library Studies
- Engineering, Architecture, and Related Studies
- Engineering and Science Technologies
- Environment, Forestry, and Related Studies
- General Studies
- Health Care, Medical Studies, and Technologies
- Humanities and Languages
- Personal, Home, and Food Studies
- Physical Education and Recreation
- Sciences
- Social Sciences, Law, and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social, Community, and Protective Services
Student Services
Lethbridge Polytechnic offers Services for local and International Students