Okanagan College is a public college in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, with its main campus in Kelowna and others in Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm. It's known for business, trades, tourism, wine and engineering technology. The valley is famous for lakes, orchards, vineyards and hot, dry summers.
Kelowna, Canada
Official website: okanagan.bc.ca
Public college in British Columbia
Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm
Okanagan Valley wine and lake region
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas and degrees
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
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 okanagan.bc.ca before you apply.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Administration
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
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
Computer Information Systems Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Tourism Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Lakes, vineyards and ski hills around the campuses.
Tourism and wine programmes tied to the valley.
A new trades training complex in Kelowna.
Graduates join tourism, tech and construction employers in the Okanagan.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Kelowna's tech sector is growing quickly.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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The Kelowna campus is near Okanagan Lake, with residences and trades facilities.
Kelowna is a fast-growing lake city with beaches, wineries and skiing, though rent has risen.
Letter of acceptance from Okanagan 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
Okanagan College accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply eight months ahead for popular programmes.
Most programmes start in September; business also in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Okanagan College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Post-baccalaureate business, the BBA, computer information systems and tourism are popular. Entry needs IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Okanagan College offers some international awards. Check the awards page.
