The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public post-secondary institute in New Westminster that trains police, firefighters, paramedics, corrections officers and emergency managers. International students most often come for its emergency and security management and counselling-related programmes. Training is intensely practical, with simulation centres on campus.
New Westminster, Canada
Official website: jibc.ca
Public post-secondary institute in British Columbia
Public safety, emergency and justice training
New Westminster, Metro Vancouver
CA$16,000 – CA$22,000
International students, degrees and certificates
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 jibc.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Emergency Management Certificate
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Counselling Skills Certificate
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Trains BC's police, firefighters and paramedics.
Simulation centres for real-world practice.
Emergency management expertise used by governments.
Graduates work in emergency management, security and public safety roles.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Intelligence analysis skills are used in government and private security.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus sits in New Westminster with training grounds, simulation facilities and classrooms.
New Westminster is central in Metro Vancouver, with SkyTrain access and rent a little below Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from JIBC
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
JIBC accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six months ahead for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September, some also in January.
You'll need a study permit. JIBC sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Emergency and security management, intelligence analysis, emergency management and counselling skills are popular. Entry needs IELTS 6.5.
Ask JIBC about awards, which are limited for international students.
