Douglas College is a large public college in Metro Vancouver, with campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam, each next to a SkyTrain station. Its post-degree diplomas in business, computing and health draw many international students, and it also offers bachelor's degrees and university transfer. Credits transfer easily to BC universities.
New Westminster, Canada
Official website: douglascollege.ca
Public college in British Columbia
New Westminster and Coquitlam, both on SkyTrain
Around 25,000 students a year
CA$18,000 – CA$22,000
International students, diplomas, degrees and post-degree programmes
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
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 douglascollege.ca before you apply.
Post-Degree Diploma in Computer and Information Systems
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Associate of Arts
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Both campuses sit right on SkyTrain lines.
Post-degree diplomas built for graduates changing careers.
Bachelor's degrees as well as transfer programmes.
Graduates join Metro Vancouver's tech, finance and health employers.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check the field-of-study rules.
University transfer students often move to SFU or UBC.
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Limited programmes
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The New Westminster campus is a tall building beside the Fraser River and New West SkyTrain station.
New Westminster is a historic city in the middle of Metro Vancouver, 25 minutes from downtown, with rent a little below Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from Douglas 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
Douglas College opens applications about a year ahead and fills quickly. Apply as early as you can, at least eight months before the term.
Most programmes start in September, January and May.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Douglas College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Post-degree diplomas in computer and information systems and accounting, the BBA and the Associate of Arts are popular. Post-degree diplomas need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Douglas offers a few international entrance scholarships. Check the college's awards page.
