Columbia College

Columbia College is a college in Vancouver, BC. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 6 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.

438 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 0C1, Canada

Why students choose Columbia College

A range of programmes: high school years 10 to 12, and university-transfer diplomas
Reasonable study costs in Vancouver and across British Columbia
A diverse environment with students from more than 60 countries
The FAST-TRACK programme completes years 11 and 12 in 8–12 months and leads straight into Columbia College
Three intakes a year give flexibility on when to start
A flexible university route — among the top three sources of international students for the University of British Columbia
A study permit approval rate of 90.75% in 2023, above the provincial average
Ten minutes by train to central Vancouver, one of the world's most liveable cities
Strong job prospects in BC, a province with low unemployment and a high minimum wage of CAD 17.40 an hour

Columbia College fees for international students

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

Fee schedule for Columbia College
Item	Amount
Registration fee	CAD 200, non-refundable
High school (years 10–12)	from CAD 15,800/year
Accelerated high school	from CAD 8,300/year
Diploma programmes	CAD 17,850/year
CAD 12,000/month, including three meals a day, without guardianship
CAD 13,000/month, including three meals a day, with guardianship

Columbia College entry requirements

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

High school programme

High school transcript
English:
English 10: IELTS 5.0, writing 5.0
English 11: IELTS 5.5, writing 5.5
English 12: IELTS 6.0, writing 5.5
Or the institution's English course

University transfer diploma

High school graduate
IELTS 6.0–6.5 depending on the programme, or the institution's English course

Scholarships at Columbia College

Columbia College offers a range of distinctive scholarships.
Check your scholarship options
Entrance scholarship: CAD 5,000
In-term scholarship: up to CAD 3,000
Top-of-class scholarship: up to CAD 5,000
University transfer scholarship: up to CAD 30,000

Frequently asked

What are the entry requirements for Columbia College?

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

Where is Columbia College?

Columbia College is in Vancouver, BC, at 438 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 0C1, Canada.

Can international students work while studying at Columbia 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.