College of the Rockies is a public college in Cranbrook, in the south-east corner of British Columbia near the Alberta border. It's small, with mountains on every side, and offers business, tourism, health, trades and university transfer. International students tend to pick the post-graduate business and tourism diplomas.
Cranbrook, Canada
Official website: cotr.bc.ca
Public college in British Columbia
Cranbrook, in the Kootenay Rockies
Cranbrook plus regional campuses such as Fernie and Invermere
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
International students, diplomas and post-graduate diplomas
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
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 cotr.bc.ca before you apply.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Post-Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Health Care Assistant Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Ski resorts and national parks within a couple of hours.
Tourism programmes tied to the region's resorts.
Small classes and a quiet town.
Graduates work in tourism, hospitality, health and business across the Kootenays.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check the field-of-study rules.
Rural community immigration pilots in the region can lead to permanent residence.
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Postgrad
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The Cranbrook campus has classrooms, trades shops and a student residence on the edge of town.
Cranbrook is a small, sunny town with low rent. Fernie and Kimberley ski hills and Banff are within driving distance.
Letter of acceptance from College of the Rockies
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
College of the Rockies reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply six months ahead to leave time for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September and January.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from College of the Rockies, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Business management, tourism and hospitality management, business administration and health care assistant are the main options. Post-graduate diplomas need a degree and IELTS 6.5.
There are a few international entrance awards. Check the college's awards page.
