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University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative

MacEwan University ยท Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada โ˜… 4.6 #708 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Co-op / internship โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
CIP code
52.0401
Duration
12 month university certificate including a field
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Business, Commerce, and Management
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days

Program overview

A twelve month university certificate in office administration, covering business communication, records management, scheduling and coordination, office software and workplace procedure.

University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative is the general version of the three office certificates, and administrative skills transfer across sectors more readily than the specialised ones.

University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative 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 Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative is a twelve month university certificate rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative 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 Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative also requires an Alberta attestation letter.

Candidates for University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative present Grade 12 or Class 12 at 60 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative is recorded at CAD 36,720 a year with a CAD 110 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative. University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative lists three September entry windows, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$36,720โ‚น22,39,920
Living cost (est.)C$18,865
Application feeC$110
Total / yearC$55,585โ‚น33,90,685/yr

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?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
60%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” 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.
  • Work permit: University Certificate - Office Assistant, Administrative is a twelve month university certificate 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

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
59 overall
R 56L 56W 56S 56
TOEFL
86 iBT
R 21L 21W 21S 21
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Updated CV / resume
  • Financial proof โ€” 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 โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Administrative Assistant: across all sectors
  • Office Coordinator: small and medium enterprises
  • Executive Assistant: after experience
  • Records Administrator: corporate and public sector
  • Reception and Operations Officer: service organisations
  • Further Study: business diplomas and degrees

Reality check: administrative certification is widely available in Canada at far lower cost, so ask what CAD 36,720 buys here that a shorter or cheaper route would not.

About MacEwan University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.6
World rank
#708
Established
1971
Reference No.
O19092022262

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