Okanagan College - Vernon

Vernon, British Columbia | Public University | Established 1963

About us

Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia with four main campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon. The College serves approximately 20,500 students annually and is the second largest trades training institution in B.C. The College offers a diverse range of degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as a variety of university transfer and continuing studies course offerings.

Located minutes from downtown Vernon with stunning lake views, Okanagan College’s Vernon campus offers an abundance of programs, from Business Administration diploma and degree programs, to Arts and Science Associate degrees. With small class sizes, students are able to build meaningful connections with highly dedicated instructors who are committed to helping learners be successful every step of their educational journey. The campus offers a wide range of student services, including free tutoring, exceptional local food services and educational advising.  

Why Okanagan College - Vernon 

Campus Life: Situated in the picturesque area between Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake in the North Okanagan, Vernon is a vibrant community with an entrepreneurial attitude, offering a small-town community feel with big city conveniences and world-class recreation. 

Facilities: Okanagan College's campuses are environmentally sustainable and provide students with leading-edge technology and resources.

Hands-On Experience: Co-op work options provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience, whilst developing important communication and networking skills.

Small Classes: Classes are kept small, with the average class size being about 19 students.

Fees

Courses Duration 1st Year Tuition Fees
College Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 Year CAD 14,317
Associate of Arts 2 Year CAD 14,440
Associate of Science 2 Year CAD 14,440
College Diploma - Writing and Publishing 2 Year CAD 14,440
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting 2 Year CAD 14,440
Kelowna Campus - English as a Second Language 2.4 Year CAD 11,552
College Diploma - Business Administration (Optional Co-Op) 2 Year CAD 14,440
College Certificate - Office Management 1 Year CAD 14,160
College Diploma - Human Service Work 2 Year CAD 11,672
College Diploma - International Development 2 Year CAD 14,440
College Certificate - Business Administration 1 Year CAD 14,440
Bachelor of Business Administration - Year 1 (Optional Co-Op) 4 Year CAD 14,440
Bachelor of Business Administration - Year 3 (Optional Co-Op) 4 Year CAD 14,440
College Certificate - Esthetics and Nail Technology 0.1 Year CAD 13,125
College Diploma - Computer Information Systems (Optional Co-Op) 2 Year CAD 14,440
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Admission Requirements

Documents

Passport [Front & Back Pages]

Birth Certificate 

School Leaving Certificate 

10th & 12th/Equivalent Educational Marksheets with transcripts. if any  

English Proficiency Test Result 

Passport Size Photograph

Intake Season & Deadlines

Fall Intake - September - Universities offers all the Courses to International students.

Winter Intake - January - Many Courses for students who missed fall intake.

Summer - April - Not all Universities offer courses in Spring Intake.

Courses Exams
Certificate Course

Min TOEFL iBT: 79

Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

Associate's Degree

Min TOEFL iBT: 79

Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

Diploma Course

Min TOEFL iBT: 79

Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

English Course
Bachelors courses

Min TOEFL iBT: 79

Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110

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Location

University City Vernon, British Columbia
Size of city largest
Population of City 43,000
Wikipedia Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okanagan_College

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