Langara College is a public college in south Vancouver, beside Queen Elizabeth Park and a short walk from the Canada Line. It's one of BC's biggest university transfer institutions, sending students on to UBC and SFU, and it also offers post-degree diplomas in business, data analytics and web development. Its journalism and nursing programmes are well regarded.
Vancouver, Canada
Official website: langara.ca
Public college in British Columbia
One of BC's largest university transfer colleges
South Vancouver, near the Canada Line
CA$18,000 – CA$22,000
International students, transfer, degrees and post-degree diplomas
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 langara.ca before you apply.
Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Post-Degree Diploma in Web and Mobile App Development
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
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
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Transfer routes to UBC and SFU.
Post-degree diplomas in tech and business.
A campus beside Queen Elizabeth Park.
Many students transfer to UBC or SFU to finish degrees.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Vancouver's tech sector hires data and web graduates.
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The campus is on West 49th Avenue, a short walk from Langara-49th station on the Canada Line.
Vancouver has mountains, ocean and a mild climate, and some of Canada's highest rents.
Letter of acceptance from Langara 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
Langara opens applications well ahead and programmes fill fast. Apply 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 Langara College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Data analytics, web and mobile app development, the Associate of Arts and the BBA are popular. Post-degree diplomas need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Langara offers a few international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
