Vancouver Community College - Downtown
Vancouver, British Columbia | Public University | Established 1965
About us
Founded in 1965, Vancouver Community College has earned a strong and well-deserved reputation for its commitment to community, its student-centred approach, its award-winning faculty, and its range of access and applied career programming. The College strives to create new opportunities and offer enriched educational experiences for all of its students, with its fundamental mission being to offer students a first choice for innovative, experiential learning for life. With a majority of academic programs, at all levels, offering practicum and/or work experience, Vancouver Community College constantly strives to achieve this mission.
Located in the heart of the city, Vancouver Community College offers academic, cultural, and social environments that inspire relevant real-world training. Its on-campus facilities - including gourmet restaurants, an auto shop, and the College's newly renovated salon and spa - allow students to hone their skills and training while providing high-quality lower-cost services to the Downtown and East Vancouver communities.
Vancouver Community College is proud to inspire a new generation of students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce. With over 15,000 students, including a growing number of Indigenous and International learners, 1100 employees and an annual budget of $105 million, the school is a key player in the post-secondary landscape in British Columbia. Its connections to industry ensures that students have direct access to employers while its model of access and partnerships across the post-secondary sector assist students to reach their goals at any stage of their educational journey.
Why Vancouver Community College - Downtown
Location: Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a great place to experience the rich culture and lifestyle of the Canadian West coast. It is a go-to spot for many international students.
Small Classes: Students will get personal attention from instructors and will have the opportunity to interact with classmates.
Industry Connections: Students will develop job-ready and academic skills that can be applied in the real world. The College has strong partnerships with various businesses and industries.
Top-Rated Instructors: Vancouver Community College's instructors are highly qualified experts with real world experience in their fields of expertise. Many have won national awards.
Courses
FilterFees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| College Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts - Artisan Baking | 1 Year | CAD 21,394 |
| College Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry | 1 Year | CAD 21,394 |
| College Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry ESL | 1 Year | CAD 25,284 |
| College Certificate - Esthetics & Spa Therapy Certificate | 1 Year | CAD 15,797 |
| College Certificate - Hairstylist | 0.1 Year | CAD 19,004 |
| College Certificate - Medical Transcriptionist | 0.8 Year | CAD 14,833 |
| College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling Technician | 2 Year | CAD 19,795 |
| College Diploma - Computer Systems Technology | 2 Year | CAD 16,237 |
| College Diploma - Cosmetology | 2 Year | CAD 17,401 |
| College Diploma - Culinary Arts | 2 Year | CAD 19,528 |
| College Diploma - Fashion Design and Production | 2 Year | CAD 15,805 |
| College Diploma - Graphic Design | 2 Year | CAD 19,195 |
| College Diploma - Hospitality Management | 2 Year | CAD 16,050 |
| College Diploma - Jewellery Art and Design | 2 Year | CAD 19,260 |
| Dual College Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts - Artisan Baking & Pastry | 1 Year | CAD 17,120 |
| ILSC - University Pathway English Language Program | 1 Year | CAD 10,560 |
| Post-Degree Diploma - Business and Project Management | 2 Year | CAD 17,510 |
| Post-Degree Diploma - Canadian Business Management | 2 Year | CAD 17,510 |
| College Diploma - Dental Technology Sciences | 2 Year | CAD 19,449 |
| College Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education | 2 Year | CAD 20,330 |
| College Certificate - Administrative Professional | 0.8 Year | CAD 20,330 |
| Dual Diploma - College Diploma - VR/AR Design & Development & College Diploma - Production (VFS) - Transfer to Vancouver Film School | 2 Year | CAD 43,682 |
| Post-Degree Diploma - Network Technology Administration and Security | 2 Year | CAD 18,600 |
| Graduate Certificate - Network Security | 0.8 Year | CAD 11,400 |
| College Diploma - Accounting | 2 Year | CAD 17,850 |
| College Diploma - Marketing Technology | 2 Year | CAD 17,850 |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management | 2 Year | CAD 17,493 |
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: 84 (Min Reading: 21.0, Min Writing: 21.0, Min Listening: 21.0, Min Speaking: 21.0) 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: 105 |
| Diploma Course | Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0) 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: 105 |
| English Course | |
| Bachelors courses | Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0) 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: 105 |
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Location
| University City | Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Size of city | Largest |
| Population of City | 2,606,000 |
| Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver_Community_College |
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