Columbia College
- Overview
- General
Admission
Requirements
(All
Students) - BC
Secondary
School
(or
equivalent) - Out-of-Province
- BC
Transfer
Student - Out-of-Province
Transfer
Student - Mature
Student - International
Student - Other
Student
(including
Special
Consideration) - How
To
Apply
Overview

Columbia College is a liberal arts college offering first- and second-year university transfer courses, Associate Degrees in Arts and Science, and a University Preparatory Foundations Program conforming to BC Ministry of Education guidelines. The College also offers intensive English language instruction in its English Language Centre.
The College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast. It is situated downtown very close to some of the best shops, restaurants, and theatres. There is also excellent bus and subway service nearby.
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check here.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check here.
Additional information for BC Secondary School Graduates planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found here.
Out-of-Province
For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check here.
Additional information for Out-of-Province Secondary School graduates planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found here.
BC Transfer Student
If you wish to transfer course work from other post-secondary institutions in BC please refer to the Columbia College Transfer Guide.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
No information available.
Mature Student
For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check here.
If you are at least 19 years old it is possible to complete Columbia's Adult Secondary Graduation Diploma. Graduates may then enter the University Transfer Program at Columbia before proceeding to university.
International Student
General admission is based on acceptance into one of the College's programs.Overseas candidates must present Senior Matriculation results with at least a "C" average. Candidates presenting GCE results should have five passes, two of which should be at the Advanced level.
Additional information for International Students can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of Columbia College's website.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
No information available.
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