Red River College
Coordinates: 49°54′59.48″N 97°12′28.37″W / 49.9165222°N 97.2078806°W / 49.9165222; -97.2078806
| Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology | |
|---|---|
| Established | mid 1930s as Industrial Vocational Education Centre |
| Type | Public college of Applied Arts, Science and Technology |
| President | Stephanie Forsyth |
| Students | 32,000 |
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Campus | Urban Winnipeg, Gimli, Steinbach, Portage la Prairie and Winkler. |
| Sports team | RRC Rebels |
| Colours | Red & black |
| Mascot | none |
| Affiliations | ACCC, CCAA, Campus Manitoba, CBIE, CUP. |
| Website | www.rrc.ca |
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The College offers certificate, diploma, post-graduate advanced diploma, English as an additional language, and Adult High School programs.
Red River College is Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning, with 8 campuses in Manitoba and more than 200 full-time and part-time programs. The college boasts more than 30,000 enrolments, as well as a 95% graduate employment rate and a 93% graduate satisfaction rate. Between 6,000 and 8,000 students attend daily, as well as students registered in continuing and distance education programs. Red River College hosts approximately 300 international students each year, from over 29 countries.
The College has over 100 full-time programs in such areas as biotechnology, construction trades, digital multimedia, business, aerospace, nursing, engineering technology, as well as others.
The College offers one year certificate, two and three year diploma, joint-degree and post-graduate advanced diploma programs. English as an Additional Language programs for international students begin each month. Tuition and related fees for the most popular programs ranges from $7,200 to $13,500 per year.
Red River College offers three Kids Technology Camps throughout the year to introduce kids to technology. "Girls Exploring Trades & Technologies Camp" is a program for girls 12 to 14, "Technology Exploration Camp" is a summer camp program for girls and boys aged 11 to 13, and "Saturday Kids Kamps" introduces Grade 7 students to Electrical Engineering Technology.
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