Northern Alberta's public college, known for trades, technology and health programs that connect directly to the region's energy and resource industries.
Keyano College is a public post-secondary institution serving Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region in northeastern Alberta. It offers certificates, diplomas, apprenticeship training, university transfer courses and select degree programs, with a strong focus on skills that match local employers.
The college works closely with industry and with Indigenous communities in the region, and it supports learners through Indigenous student services and community-based programming. Smaller class sizes and hands-on training are central to the Keyano experience.
Students can start a pathway in Fort McMurray and continue elsewhere through transfer arrangements, or move straight into the workforce after completing a credential.
Estimated tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Alberta apply for student aid through Alberta Student Aid; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Keyano offers its own entrance awards and bursaries through the college and its foundation, with many funded by local industry partners.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Figures the school does not publish as one amount are estimates. Confirm the current figure on Keyano College’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Keyano College.
Applications to Keyano College go through ApplyAlberta, Alberta’s application service.
Most programs require a high school diploma or equivalent with specific course prerequisites, and some health programs have additional requirements. Mature student routes may be available.
Apply through ApplyAlberta, Alberta's application service, by selecting your program and submitting your documents and transcripts.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Keyano College and ApplyAlberta.
Fort McMurray is a northern Alberta city in the Wood Buffalo region, surrounded by boreal forest and close to outdoor recreation. The Clearwater campus sits within the city and is the college's main teaching site.
Keyano is a close-knit college where students often form strong connections with instructors and classmates. Campus services and community events help students settle into life in Fort McMurray.
Keyano fields varsity teams that compete in college athletics in Alberta.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.