Brighton College is a private career college in Burnaby and Vancouver, British Columbia, offering diplomas in business, hospitality management, accounting and IT with co-op options. It is best known for short, practical programmes. Programmes at private career colleges are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit, so check the rules first.
Burnaby, Canada
Official website: brightoncollege.com
Private career college in British Columbia
Burnaby and Vancouver
Work experience options in many diplomas
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, diploma programmes
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
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 brightoncollege.com before you apply.
Hospitality Management Diploma with Co-op
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Business Administration Diploma with Co-op
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Accounting Diploma
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
IT Network Specialist Diploma
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Co-op work experience in many diplomas.
Three start dates a year.
Metro Vancouver location.
Graduates move into hospitality, office and IT roles in Vancouver.
Private career college programmes are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Co-op terms give Canadian work experience.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The college teaches from city buildings with classrooms and labs rather than a residential campus.
Burnaby sits beside Vancouver with SkyTrain access, mountains and a mild climate. Rent is high across the region.
Letter of acceptance from Brighton College
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Brighton College accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply four to six months before the January, May or September start.
Most diplomas start in January, May and September.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Brighton College and a provincial attestation letter where required. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics.
Hospitality management, business administration, accounting and IT network specialist are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 5.5.
The college may offer some bursaries. Ask the admissions team about current offers.
