Study in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is a major coastal city located in British Columbia, the most westerly province of Canada. Thanks to its stunning scenery, multicultural community, excellent employment rate, low crime statistics and student-friendly amenities, Vancouver has consistently been ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Nestled between mountains and ocean, the city offers loads of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including skiing and watersports. If you’re not an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll be sure to love the city’s fantastic shops, vibrant festivals, delicious restaurants and lively nightlife. With must-see tourist attractions on your doorstep, like the Vancouver Opera, Stanley Park, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and the Vancouver Art Gallery, you’ll never run out of things to see and do.

The city is well-connected and has a reliable network of public buses and trains with handy connections to Vancouver Island and even the American city of Seattle. You can catch direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to various locations throughout Europe and Asia.

Tuition fees in Canada are typically cheaper than those in the UK, US, Australia and other English-speaking countries. The average yearly cost of tuition for international students on an undergraduate degree is $22,500. The average annual postgraduate tuition fee for international students is $13,437. However, these will vary depending on your university and course.

Statisticians rank Vancouver as the most expensive city in Canada, but it’s still much cheaper than major American and British cities like New York and London. Your living costs will depend on the type of accommodation you live in. It’s usually cheaper to stay in university halls than to rent privately in the city.

To study in Vancouver, you’ll have to attend a Designated Learning Institute as these are the only universities and colleges allowed to accept international students. There is no centralized application system in Canada, rather each institution will have different application processes. Before applying directly to each university, you’ll need to make sure that you meet the institution’s academic entry requirements.

International students hoping to study in Vancouver for over six months will need to apply for a Canadian study permit. You’ll need to prove that you can afford to live and study in the country and might be asked to take an English test to demonstrate your language proficiency.