- 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 Speed5โ7 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
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 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
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