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BCIT

British Columbia, Canada

About the School

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is a leading public polytechnic institute located across British Columbia, Canada, known for its practical, career-focused education. Established in 1964, BCIT has been teaching more than 300 programs in aviation, business and media, computing and IT, engineering, health sciences, trades, and more. Through quality education and training, BCIT helps students build real-world skills that employers value. Whether you want a diploma, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, BCIT’s hands-on learning and strong industry connections give you a competitive advantage in today’s job market.

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Campus Life

BCIT has several campuses across British Columbia, including Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, and Delta. Each campus features facilities that look and feel exactly like the professional world. From modern classrooms and specialized labs to libraries, fitness centers, and sleep pods, BCIT students get to enjoy facilities that will help their studies and well-being.

British Columbia offers a safe and welcoming environment and a high quality of life. With multicultural communities and easy access to nature and city life, international students can study, live, and thrive comfortably. 

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Student Life

Student life at BCIT is active and supportive, with many opportunities to get involved across campuses. Students can join clubs, attend workshops, and participate in networking events that connect learning with future careers. BCIT also offers strong support services, including academic advising, wellness resources, and career guidance. Through their extensive student support, they help international students adjust to life in Canada, build connections, and stay on track throughout their studies.

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Housing

BCIT offers on-campus housing options primarily at the Burnaby campus, providing a convenient choice for students who want to live close to classes. These residences offer shared living spaces and a community environment that supports student life. For students who want to experience independent living to the fullest, BCIT provides guidance and resources to help find off-campus housing across Metro Vancouver. They encourage students to plan early and explore different neighborhoods based on campus location and transit access.

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Costs

  • Annual Tuition Fees starting from:
Tuition Fees $ 18,000

Degrees and Majors

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Students in the Accounting Bachelor of Business Administration will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Intermediate 4

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'E' focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Intermediate 4

Note: The Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'M' at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Intermediate 4

Note: Students in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'S' Diploma at BCIT will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Students in the Architectural Science Bachelor at BCIT will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Diploma in Aviation Management and Operations at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: This program at BCIT, leading to a Diploma in Business Information Technology Management, prepares graduates for the demands of the modern workforce through specialized coursework and applied learning.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 2

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Bachelor in Civil Engineering focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Computer Information Systems Administration focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Diploma in Computer Information Technology at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 2

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Bachelor in Construction Management focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Creative Industries Bachelor at BCIT is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: This program at BCIT, leading to a Diploma in Digital Design and Development, prepares graduates for the demands of the modern workforce through specialized coursework and applied learning.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Ecological Restoration Bachelor of Science at BCIT is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Diploma at BCIT will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Food Processing, Safety and Quality focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Bachelor of Technology in Geographic Information Systems at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Bachelor of Science in Geomatics at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Global Supply Chain Management focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Students in the Graphic Design Certificate at BCIT will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Industrial Network Cybersecurity focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: This Bachelor in Interior Design focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Diploma in Marketing Management at BCIT provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Offered by BCIT, this Diploma in Mechatronics and Robotics focuses on providing a deep understanding of core principles through a blend of academic rigor and hands-on training.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Media Techniques and Marketing Communications Certificate at BCIT is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: The Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology Diploma at BCIT is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: Students in the New Media Design and Web Development Diploma at BCIT will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Advanced 1

Note: This program at BCIT, leading to a Diploma in Power and Process Engineering, prepares graduates for the demands of the modern workforce through specialized coursework and applied learning.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

  • CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
    No
  • ILSC LEVEL*
    Intermediate 4

Note: The Power Engineering Certificate at BCIT is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

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