Bow Valley College is a public college in downtown Calgary, Alberta. It is best known for diplomas and post-diploma certificates in business, health, software development, community studies and early childhood education, with flexible schedules. Choose it for practical Canadian training in a city with a strong energy and tech job market.
Calgary, Canada
Official website: international.bowvalleycollege.ca
Public comprehensive college in Alberta
Downtown Calgary
1965
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas and post-diploma certificates
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on international.bowvalleycollege.ca before you apply.
Software Development Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nurse Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Cloud Computing Post-Diploma Certificate
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Downtown Calgary campus beside the CTrain.
Flexible schedules and several intakes.
Health and software programmes linked to Calgary employers.
Graduates join Calgary's health, tech and business employers.
Graduates of eligible programmes can work on a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Alberta's immigrant nominee programme offers routes to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a modern downtown building with labs and study spaces, close to transit and shops.
Calgary is a sunny city near the Rocky Mountains with no provincial sales tax and rent lower than Toronto and Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from Bow Valley College
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Bow Valley accepts applications on a rolling basis, but programmes fill early. Apply six to eight months before the start date.
Most programmes start in September and January, and some also start in May.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Bow Valley College and a provincial attestation letter where required. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics.
Software development, business administration, practical nursing and cloud computing are popular. Diplomas need high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
Bow Valley offers some awards for international students. Check the college's awards pages.
