LaSalle College Vancouver is a private creative college near Main Street and Terminal Avenue, teaching game design, animation, visual effects, fashion, interior design and culinary arts. It offers diplomas and some bachelor's degrees authorised in British Columbia. Vancouver's film, VFX and game studios are close by.
Vancouver, Canada
Official website: lasallecollegevancouver.com
Private creative arts college in British Columbia
Near Main Street-Science World, Vancouver
Diplomas and some authorised bachelor's degrees
CA$22,000 – CA$32,000
International students, diplomas and degrees
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 lasallecollegevancouver.com before you apply.
Bachelor of Applied Design in Game Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
3D Modelling and Visual Effects Diploma
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Fashion Design Diploma
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Culinary Arts Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Close to Vancouver's VFX and game studios.
Studios, kitchens and production labs on site.
Four start dates a year.
Graduates join VFX, animation and game studios in Vancouver.
Post-graduation work permit eligibility depends on the programme; check before enrolling.
A strong portfolio matters more than the credential in creative fields.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a creative building close to Main Street-Science World station.
Vancouver is a major film and game hub with mountains and ocean, and very high rents.
Letter of acceptance from LaSalle College Vancouver
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
LaSalle Vancouver accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply four to six months ahead.
Programmes start in January, April, July and October.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from LaSalle College Vancouver and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Game design, 3D modelling and VFX, fashion design and culinary arts are popular. Entry needs high school completion, a portfolio for design programmes and IELTS 6.0.
LaSalle offers some scholarships. Ask admissions.
