Columbia College

PROFILE COLUMBIA COLLEGE

locationKanada

Established in 1936

Year of Establishment

Columbia College is a private post secondary institution in Vancouver that offers university transfer, associate degree and academic upgrading programs for international students, providing structured pathways that allow students to begin their first and second year of university studies before transferring to major universities in Canada. It offers small classes and personalized support that help international students adapt to the Canadian academic system while gaining recognized university level credits. Its benefits include strong transfer rates to top Canadian universities, a supportive learning environment and direct access to downtown Vancouver facilities and services.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Columbia College is known as one of the oldest independent colleges in British Columbia that has consistently supported international students with recognized pathways to Canadian universities and has maintained long standing transfer agreements with major institutions such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria.

  1. One of the oldest independent colleges for international students in British Columbia.
  2. Long term university transfer partnerships with major Canadian universities.
  3. Strong track record of international student progression into second and third year university studies.

FACILITIES

Columbia College provides academic and student support facilities that serve international students through learning spaces, student advising and campus amenities within a downtown Vancouver location, and all facilities are designed to support transition to university level studies.

  1. Library and learning centre, in Main Campus
  2. Science laboratories, in Main Campus
  3. Student lounge, in Main Campus
  4. Computer labs, in Main Campus
  5. Counselling and advising centre, in Main Campus
  6. Cafeteria, in Main Campus

LOCATION

Main Campus

438 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

Columbia College does not use the term pre university, diploma, or foundation. It offers the following academic levels:

  1. Secondary / High School Program
  2. University Transfer Program
  3. Associate Degree Program
  4. Academic Upgrading

List of all pathway programmes (University Transfer):

  1. University Transfer Arts
  2. University Transfer Science
  3. University Transfer Business
  4. University Transfer Computer Science

List of all undergraduate programmes:

  1. Associate of Arts
  2. Associate of Science
  3. Associate of Arts Business Administration
  4. Associate of Arts Economics
  5. Associate of Arts International Studies
  6. Associate of Science Computer Science
  7. Associate of Arts Psychology

List of other programmes

  1. Academic Upgrading Courses
  2. English for Academic Purposes
  3. Senior Secondary Program (Grades 10 to 12)

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

200 CAD

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

15,000 CAD to 19,500 CAD per year

NA

Living Cost

Approximately 1,500 CAD to 2,500 CAD per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay Program

The homestay program offers international students accommodation with Canadian families and provides a safe and supportive environment for cultural adaptation. It includes meals and a furnished private room for students.

  • Private bedroom
  • Shared or private bathroom
  • Meals included
  • Supportive family environment
  • Price range approximately 1,200 CAD to 1,600 CAD per month