Targeted enrolment expansion

Targeted enrolment expansion
Indigenous learning providers
Private career colleges
Publicly funded post-secondary institutions
Data collection and research
Post-secondary program standards and oversight

Introduction

Advanced Education plays an important role when it comes to supporting Alberta’s economy and growth. The ministry is responsible for ensuring that students gain the skills and qualifications they need to have successful careers in Alberta’s workforce.

Targeted enrolment expansion, which began in 2022, invests in new seats in high demand programs at post-secondary institutions across the province. By creating more space in high demand programs in key economic sectors, there will be more graduates with the skills and training that employers are looking for to support the growth of key industries. Students will have more pathways to successful careers, and our economy and communities will benefit.

To date, this historic program has created over 12,500 seats with a total investment of more than $225 million.

Investment by region

Total Funding and Seat Increases by Region

Region	Round 1 (2022-2025)		Round 2 (2023-2026)
Region	Total Funding ($)	Total Seats	Total Funding ($)	Total Seats
Calgary	84,737,743	3,026	21,998,703	735
Central	5,602,599	889	10,537,956	388
Edmonton	70,308,404	4,991	13,049,951	475
Northwestern	1,018,691	461	2,048,665	189
Northeastern	4,016,560	406	2,420,455	608
South	5,316,003	203	3,992,388	153

Investment by economic sector

Total Funding and Seat Increase by Economic Sector

Economic Sector	Round 1 (2022-2025)		Round 2 (2023-2026)
Economic Sector	Total Funding ($)	Total Seats	Total Funding ($)	Total Seats
Agriculture	407,000	36	-	-
Airline/Aviation Management	6,895,000	151	-	-
Animal Health	2,175,000	162	-	-
Business Admin & Management	46,262,000	3,496	2,816,850	222
Computer Engineering Technologies	3,068,000	96	-	-
Early Childhood Education	3,503,000	254	-	-
Film Production	1,969,000	354	-	-
Health Care Aide	6,203,000	1,090	-	-
Mechanical Engineering	11,050,000	477	-	-
Nursing	20,477,000	1,338	17,927,850	761
Paramedicine	826,600	46	6,919,763	327
Physician Assistant	-	-	6,845,274	40
Physical Sciences	10,841,000	450	-	-
Public Health	-	-	288,480	6
Social Work	718,500	75	-	-
Health Technician	-	-	4,951,766	33
Technology	-	-	5,528,825	726
Therapist	-	-	7,438,150	80
Other	-	-	1,330,160	156
Grand Total	171,000,000	9,976	54,048,117	2,548

Investment by institution

Total Funding and Seat Increase by Post-Secondary Institution

Post-Secondary Institution	Round 1 (2022-2025)		Round 2 (2023-2026)
Post-Secondary Institution	Total Funding ($)	Total Seats	Total Funding ($)	Total Seats
Alberta University for the Arts	-	-	394,704	66
Ambrose University	198,000	30	537,599	45
Athabasca University	165,000	120	637,000	420
Bow Valley College	4,641,233	366	1,692,318	98
Burman University	600,000	88	1,209,280	60
Concordia University of Edmonton	1,573,069	100	1,242,299	60
Keyano College	1,292,200	96	1,173,665	93
Lakeland College	993,062	135	-	-
Lethbridge College	1,280,502	55	1,248,772	38
MacEwan University	4,003,644	480	5,220,476	216
Medicine Hat College	324,462	30	2,105,084	96
Mount Royal University	7,925,720	456	4,035,499	250
NAIT	9,243,950	411	2,308,859	48
NorQuest College	7,092,846	769	1,060,197	93
Northern Lakes College	436,920	150	429,090	60
Northwestern Polytechnic	416,771	191	1,354,364	128
Olds College	434,776	90	562,326	60
Portage College	1,731,298	175	875,000	96
Red Deer Polytechnic	4,567,823	711	1,328,200	180
SAIT	10,793,201	607	2,931,702	90
St. Mary's University	148,000	30	230,235	50
The King’s University	-	-	269,240	30
University of Alberta	48,394,895	3231	10,387,030	116
University of Calgary	61,031,589	1537	12,176,646	136
University of Lethbridge	3,711,039	118	638,532	19
Provincial Total	171,000,000	9,976	54,048,117	2,548

Round 1 Funding

Targeted enrolment expansion funding by post-secondary institution and program

Region	Program	Funding ($)	Seats
Calgary		84,737,743	3,026
Ambrose University	Business	198,000	30
Bow Valley College	Business Administration and Management	206,266	30
Bow Valley College	Foundation in Entertainment Arts	278,885	45
Bow Valley College	Health Care Aide	1,537,384	96
Bow Valley College	Information Technology Systems	263,645	20
Bow Valley College	Practical Nurse	2,275,188	160
Bow Valley College	Software Development	79,865	15
Mount Royal University	Bachelor of Computer Information Systems	1,018,485	90
Mount Royal University	Bachelor of Science, Computer Science	1,342,588	120
Mount Royal University	Business Administration	5,564,647	246
SAIT	Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology	5,455,900	58
SAIT	Aircraft Structures Technician	1,439,550	93
SAIT	Avionics Technology	868,600	48
SAIT	Business Administration	1,338,660	108
SAIT	Film and Video Production	1,690,491	300
St. Mary's University	Social Responsibility & Critical Entrepreneurship	148,000	30
University of Calgary	Bachelor of Commerce	5,940,000	275
University of Calgary	Bachelor of Nursing - Rural and Indigenous Route	6,330,000	72
University of Calgary	Bachelor of Science, Data Science	7,065,000	175
University of Calgary	BSc Computer Science	11,585,000	270
University of Calgary	BSc in Electrical/Mechanical (Minor in Aerospace)	1,980,000	60
University of Calgary	BSc Software Engineering	6,930,000	210
University of Calgary	Data Science and Analytics, Masters	4,300,000	105
University of Calgary	Information Security and Privacy, Masters	1,965,000	37
University of Calgary	Master of Engineering Software Engineering	2,700,000	150
University of Calgary	Nursing, Masters	2,463,000	120
University of Calgary	Quantum Computing, Masters	1,360,000	48
University of Calgary	Veterinary Medicine	8,413,589	15
Central		5,602,599	889
Burman University	Business Administration	600,000	88
Olds College	Veterinary Technical Assistant	434,776	90
Red Deer Polytechnic	Animation and Visual Effects	225,776	22
Red Deer Polytechnic	Bachelor of Science, Nursing	2,468,160	168
Red Deer Polytechnic	Computer Programming	591,933	40
Red Deer Polytechnic	Health Care Aide	97,500	150
Red Deer Polytechnic	Licensed Practical Nurse to BSc Nursing	198,971	48
Red Deer Polytechnic	Machine Learning Analyst	341,914	75
Red Deer Polytechnic	Medical Laboratory Assistant	118,601	64
Red Deer Polytechnic	Practical Nurse	524,968	144
Edmonton		70,308,404	4,991
Concordia University of Edmonton	Information Technology	652,500	60
Concordia University of Edmonton	Master of Science in Information Technology	920,569	40
MacEwan University	Bachelor of Child and Youth Care	566,664	60
MacEwan University	Bachelor of Commerce	1,267,200	240
MacEwan University	Bachelor of Science, Nursing	1,398,840	120
MacEwan University	Psychiatric Nursing	770,940	60
NAIT	Accounting and Analytics	1,707,825	96
NAIT	Computer Engineering Technology	3,068,635	96
NAIT	Digital Media and IT	1,537,171	75
NAIT	Finance	1,707,825	96
NAIT	Veterinary Medical Assistant	1,222,494	48
NorQuest College	Early Learning & Child Care	2,937,121	194
NorQuest College	Health Care Aide - Workplace	566,267	230
NorQuest College	Machine Learning Analyst	1,364,013	120
NorQuest College	Rural Health Care Aide with Mobile Lab	2,225,445	225
University of Alberta	Bachelor of Science	10,841,400	450
University of Alberta	Business	26,892,137	2,232
University of Alberta	Engineering Undergrad	8,094,912	336
University of Alberta	Engineering, Graduate	975,726	81
University of Alberta	Nursing	1,590,720	132
North Eastern		4,016,560	406
Keyano College	Health Care Aide	465,600	50
Keyano College	Primary Care Paramedic	826,600	46
Lakeland College	Animal Health Technology	518,054	24
Lakeland College	Health Care Aide	475,008	111
Portage College	Community Social Work	718,500	75
Portage College	Computer Science	222,248	28
Portage College	Practical Nurse	790,550	72
North Western		1,018,691	461
Athabasca University	Master of Science in Information Systems	165,000	120
Northern Lakes College	Health Care Aide eSTEP	436,920	150
Northwestern Polytechnic	Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing	158,554	95
Northwestern Polytechnic	Health Care Aide	74,972	48
Northwestern Polytechnic	Practical Nurse	183,245	48
South		5,316,003	203
Lethbridge College	Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician	407,691	36
Lethbridge College	Bachelor of Nursing	872,811	19
Medicine Hat College	Health Care Aide	324,462	30
University of Lethbridge	Bachelor of Business Admin and Management	691,718	25
University of Lethbridge	Computer Science	1,503,774	47
University of Lethbridge	Master of Science, Management, Business Analytics	1,182,597	30
University of Lethbridge	Nursing	332,950	16
Grand Total		171,000,000	9,976

Round 2 Funding

Targeted enrolment expansion funding by post-secondary institution and program

Region	Program	Funding	Seats
Calgary		21,998,703	735
Alberta University of the Arts	Object Design and Fabrication	394,704	66
Ambrose University	Bachelor of Arts (Behavioural Science) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)	537,599	45
Bow Valley College	3D Animation	488,952	25
Bow Valley College	Advanced Visual Effects	466,670	25
Bow Valley College	Practical Nurse (Online)	736,696	48
Mount Royal University	Bachelor of Science in Data Science	4,035,499	250
SAIT	Advanced Care Paramedic	1,606,134	36
SAIT	Primary Care Paramedic	1,325,568	54
St. Mary's University	Masters of Education in Catholic Leadership	230,235	50
University of Calgary	Bachelor of Nursing	5,331,372	96
University of Calgary	Master of Physician Asst	6,845,274	40
Central		10,537,956	388
Burman University	Bachelor of Business Admin	1,209,280	60
Olds College	Animal Health Tech	562,326	60
Red Deer Polytechnic	Administrative Professional	96,031	72
Red Deer Polytechnic	Medical Device Technologist (Lethbridge College)	681,073	60
Red Deer Polytechnic	Pharmacy Technician	551,096	48
University of Alberta (Augustana Campus)	Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT)	2,473,076	30
University of Alberta (Augustana Campus)	Master of Science in Physical Therapy (PT)	2,425,422	28
University of Alberta (Augustana Campus)	Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology	2,539,652	30
Edmonton		13,049,951	475
Concordia University of Edmonton	Bachelor of Management	1,242,299	60
MacEwan University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)	3,048,435	144
MacEwan University	Psychiatric Nursing Diploma	2,172,041	72
NAIT	Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) and Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)	2,308,859	48
NorQuest College	Medical Device Reprocessing Technician	1,060,197	93
The King's University	Bachelor of Commerce, Information Systems Concentration	269,240	30
University of Alberta	Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science	2,660,400	22
University of Alberta	Master of Science in Public Health	288,480	6
North Eastern		2,048,665	189
Keyano College	Bachelor of Science Nursing (with UofA)	738,050	48
Keyano College	Primary Care Paramedic	435,615	45
Portage College	Paramedicine	875,000	96
North Western		2,420,455	608
Athabasca University	Bachelor of Science (Major in Computing and Information Systems)	143,000	360
Athabasca University	Post-Licensed Practical Nurse Bachelor of Nursing (In collaboration with Northern Lakes College)	494,000	60
Northern Lakes College	Post-Licensed Practical Nurse Bachelor of Nursing (In collaboration with Athabasca University)	429,090	60
Northwestern Polytechnic	Practical Nurse	985,777	80
Northwestern Polytechnic	Primary Care Paramedic	368,587	48
South		3,992,388	153
Medicine Hat College	Practical Nurse	2,105,084	96
Lethbridge College	Bachelor of Nursing (with UofL)	1,248,772	38
University of Lethbridge	Bachelor of Nursing (with LC)	638,532	19
Grand Total		54,048,117	2,548

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