Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is a college in Calgary, AB. International students should budget around US$26,900 a year in total, covering roughly US$15,400 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 12 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 61 institutions we list in Canada.

345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1, Canada

Tuition: US$15,400/yr
Living: US$11,500/yr
Total: US$26,900/yr
Type: College
Location: Calgary, AB

Why students choose Bow Valley College

Location: the campus is in central Calgary, 40 minutes from the Rocky Mountains.
Practical education: programmes combine theory and practice and usually include a placement, preparing students for work or further study.
Current, industry-led teaching: courses reflect global industry trends and include the practical knowledge graduates need to succeed.
Affordable: living costs in Calgary run 20–30% below Toronto, Vancouver and comparably sized North American cities.
Respected teaching staff: professors deliver high-quality guidance in small, interactive and personalised classes. Well-known academics and industry experts speak on campus regularly.
Modern facilities: Bow Valley College maintains extensive, well-equipped facilities supporting quality learning, including purpose-built computer rooms, large conference halls, specialist studios and libraries.

Bow Valley College fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for Bow Valley College
Item	Amount
CAD 140
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)	CAD 4,959/semester
Certificate programmes	approximately CAD 16,000–22,000 for the whole course
Diploma programmes	approximately CAD 7,000–15,000/term
Postgraduate programmes	approximately CAD 20,000–30,000 for the whole course
Books and other study and living support	approximately CAD 500–700/term
Rent, one-bedroom	CAD 750–784
Personal expenses	CAD 200
Food	CAD 240
Entertainment	CAD 200
Phone and internet	CAD 150
Transport	CAD 106

Bow Valley College entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Certificate, diploma and bachelor's

High school graduate

Postgraduate

A completed diploma or equivalent qualification

Except for the following subjects

Pharmacy Technician: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing; or OET grade B in reading, listening and speaking and C+ in writing
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL 84 with no component below 21

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Bow Valley College?

Budget roughly US$26,900 a year in total — about US$15,400 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Bow Valley College?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate

Where is Bow Valley College?

Bow Valley College is in Calgary, AB, at 345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1, Canada.

Can international students work while studying at Bow Valley College?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Canada the current allowance is 24 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is pgwp — up to 3 years.