Keyano College is a comprehensive community college in Fort McMurray, Alberta, offering trades, health, business, arts and university transfer programs.
Keyano College was founded in 1965 as the Alberta Vocational Centre, opening to serve northern Alberta during an economic transition tied to the Oil Sands industry. By its grand opening in 1966, 76 full-time students were enrolled, 43 of whom lived on-site, many from remote communities such as Fort Vermilion and Pincher Creek. The institution was officially renamed Keyano College on May 9, 1975. It is governed by the Keyano College Board of Governors, which sets strategic direction in accordance with Alberta's Post-secondary Learning Act and Ministerial Mandate.
Keyano College offers programs in trades and apprenticeship, health and human services, business and technology, arts and university transfer. Its programs result in credentials including certificates, diplomas, trades qualifications, and bachelor's degrees, designed to meet the changing needs of local industries. Its vision is 'Keyano, educating to change lives,' and its purpose is to provide high-quality, accessible, and practical education.
Keyano College operates primarily through the Clearwater Campus and the Suncor Energy Industrial Centre, both located in Fort McMurray. The Main Campus is at 8115 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7. Facilities include HyFlex and smart classrooms, hands-on labs, a library, the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre with a full gym, group fitness classes and personal training, and an Indigenous Student Centre. The college is located on Treaty 8 territory.
Applicants can apply to degrees, diplomas and certificates for domestic credit programs through ApplyAlberta. International students have a separate application route. Continuing Education offers non-credit course or program registration.