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Columbia College BC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Columbia College in downtown Vancouver is a university pathway college — students complete first and second year here before transferring to UBC, SFU, or other top BC universities.

PGWP EligibleUniversity transfer to UBC/SFUDowntown VancouverHigh Indian student population

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$12K

Annual Tuition

₹9.8 L

72%

Visa Success

75%

Acceptance Rate

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QS Ranking

88%

Employment Rate

$52K

Avg Grad Salary

September, January, May

Intake

Complete Cost Breakdown for Indian Students

Annual cost of studying at Columbia BC (2026–27)

Annual Tuition Fee

$11,680

₹9.8 L

Living Cost (Accommodation + Food)

$11,680

₹9.8 L

Application Fee (one-time)

$150

₹12,600

Total Annual Cost

$23,360

₹19.5 L

Admission Requirements

Minimum eligibility for Indian students at Columbia BC

6+

IELTS Score

79+

TOEFL Score

Not required

GRE Score

Not required

GMAT Score

6.5/10

Min GPA (10pt)

Up to 5

Backlogs Allowed

Campus & Location

📍 Main Campus Location

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada

🏛️ Campus Type

Urban

City-centre location, great transport links

👥 Total Students

2,000+

60% international students

🌍 International Community

1,200+

international students on campus

Campus Facilities

🏠 On-campus Accommodation
📚 Research Libraries
🏋️ Sports & Recreation Centre
🖥️ Computer Labs & Co-working
🍽️ International Dining Options
🤝 International Student Office
🏥 Student Health Services
🎓 Career & Placement Centre
🚇 Near Public Transport

Campus Life at Columbia BC

A glimpse of student life at Columbia College BC

high rise buildings during daytime

Columbia College BC

Vancouver, Canada

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📍 Campus Location

Columbia College BC · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Popular Courses at Columbia BC for Indian Students

Un
University Transfer Program
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Associate of Arts
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Associate of Science
Gr
Graduate Certificate Business Administration
Ho
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration

Scholarships for Indian Students

Columbia College Merit Award

Academic merit

CAD 2,000–5,000

Top Employers of Columbia BC Graduates

UBCSFUGovernment of BCTelusAmazon Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the tuition fee at Columbia College BC?

Annual tuition at Columbia College BC is $11,680 (approximately ₹9.8 L) for international students in 2026–26. This does not include living expenses of approximately $11,680/year.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Columbia BC?

Columbia College BC has an acceptance rate of approximately 75% for international students. Indian students with strong GRE/GMAT scores and GPA above 6.5/10 have a higher chance of admission.

Q: What are the IELTS requirements for Columbia BC?

Columbia College BC requires a minimum IELTS score of 6 overall. TOEFL iBT minimum is 79.

Q: When is the application deadline for Columbia BC?

Columbia College BC has intake in September and January and May. Application deadlines are typically 3–6 months before the intake. Contact Jaivik Overseas Consultants for exact deadlines and application support.

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Quick Facts

Founded1936
Total Students2,000
International %60%
Campus TypeUrban
Avg Salary (Grad)$52,000

Average Graduate Salary After Columbia BC