- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 51.3301
- Duration
- 3 year university diploma including a clinical int
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Program overview
A three year university diploma in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, covering meridian theory, point location, needling technique, herbal fundamentals, clinical assessment and supervised patient practice.
University Diploma - Acupuncture asks 80 percent and runs three years, which is a year longer than every other diploma at this university and reflects the clinical hours the credential requires.
University Diploma - Acupuncture is taught at MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. MacEwan is a public university, which matters here: at a PUBLIC institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and University Diploma - Acupuncture is a three year university diploma rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for University Diploma - Acupuncture therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for University Diploma - Acupuncture also requires an Alberta attestation letter.
Entry to University Diploma - Acupuncture is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 80 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for University Diploma - Acupuncture is recorded at CAD 22,770 a year with a CAD 110 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against University Diploma - Acupuncture. University Diploma - Acupuncture lists three September entry windows, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the University Diploma - Acupuncture application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 86 with at least 21 in every section; PTE Academic 59 with 56 in every component; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 110 applies, the same on all 38 programmes. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Additional requirement: Acupuncture is regulated in Alberta. Confirm the registration pathway with the provincial regulator, and confirm work permit field of study eligibility, before you commit.
- Work permit: University Diploma - Acupuncture is a three year university diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer and MacEwan awards none. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Registered Acupuncturist: subject to Alberta regulatory registration
- Clinic Practitioner: multidisciplinary and private clinics
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner: after further study
- Wellness Centre Therapist: spa and integrative settings
- Self Employed Practitioner: building a private practice
- Further Study: integrative and complementary health
Reality check: acupuncture is a regulated profession in Alberta, so registration with the provincial regulator is a separate process after graduation and is not guaranteed by completing the diploma.
About MacEwan University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #708
- Established
- 1971
- Reference No.
- O19092022262
