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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,550CAD
  • Start date
    May, Sep, Jan

Program overview

What Columbia College says about their program:

Associate of Arts Degree in International Studies provides students with a broader perspective of global development. It also prepares students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies or a related field. Students will be able to gain a solid understanding of political, social, cultural and economic issues in a global context.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • North American Education System (or other 12 year System)

    Grade 9, 10, or 11 completion with satisfactory marks (equivalent to British Columbia 60% average or better) on academic subjects in the most recently completed year.

  • British Patterned Education System

    Form 3, 4, or 5 with minimum average ‘C’ on academic subjects in the most recently completed year.

  • Other Education Systems

    Equivalent of British Columbia Grade 9, 10, or 11 completion with satisfactory result (average ‘C’) on academic subjects in the most recently completed year.

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.5 (writing score no less than 6.5)

  • CAEL

    70 (writing score no less than 70)

  • TOEFL iBT

    88 (no band less than 21)

Duolingo English Test maybe accepted from students in countries where no other English Proficiency test is available.

English proficiency waivers

  • Present minimum required scores in English 12 in British Columbia
  • Present minimum required scores in first-year English taken at another college or at a university in British Columbia, listed in the BC Transfer Guide
  • Take the Columbia College's Language & Writing Assessment (LWA)
  • Present proof of completing the most recent 4 years of full-time study in an English-speaking country and/or recognized international curriculum where English is the language of instruction and attain a minimum of a C in English 12 or approved equivalent.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Funding

Columbia College Entrance Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$3,000 - **Requirements:** Academic aptitude and a commitment to success, who are facing barriers, with an opportunity to access a higher education. Students must be a new applicant to Columbia College. Successful recipients will be selected from regions around the world where there are significant, ongoing, and systemic barriers to higher education.

Columbia College Academic Scholarships

- **Amount:** CAD$2,500 per semester - **Requirements:** Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic performance in the previous semester, with consideration also given to involvement in College and community activities, as well as a personal essay.

Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$2,500 per semester - **Requirements:** Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic performance in the previous semester, with consideration also given to involvement in College and community activities, as well as a personal essay.

Top Student Scholarship in Arts/Business and Math/Science and Computer Science

- **Amount:** CAD$3,000 per semester - **Requirements:** Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic performance in the previous semester, with consideration also given to involvement in College and community activities, as well as a personal essay.

The John Helm Memorial Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$5,000 - **Requirements:** Awarded to an outstanding student in the Math/Sciences in memory of John Helm, former Director of Admissions, Vice Principal, and longtime employee of Columbia College.

The Jason Graham Memorial Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$5,000 - **Requirements:** Awarded to an outstanding student in the Social Sciences in memory of a former student of Columbia College.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$17,850 per year

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Visa requirements for Columbia College

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements