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    Program facts

    Columbia College
    Vancouver , Canada
    • Program type
      Associate
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      17,550 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September, January, May

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    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."

    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

    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$17,550 per year

    Visa requirements for Columbia College

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