Vancouver Community College has taught in the city since 1965 from two main campuses: Downtown on West Pender Street, and Broadway beside VCC-Clark SkyTrain station. The public college is known for culinary arts, baking, hospitality, health sciences, music, dance and jewellery design. Most programmes are hands-on diplomas and certificates, and culinary students cook for paying guests at the downtown campus restaurant.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Official website: vcc.ca
Public college in British Columbia
1965
Downtown and Broadway, Vancouver
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
International students, diplomas and certificates
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 vcc.ca before you apply.
Culinary Arts Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Hospitality Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Jewellery Art and Design Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Culinary and baking programmes with a student-run restaurant downtown.
Two central campuses on the SkyTrain network.
Hands-on diplomas in hospitality, design, music and health.
Culinary and hospitality graduates join Vancouver's restaurants, hotels and bakeries.
Graduates of eligible public college programmes can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Health sciences graduates work in clinics and care settings across BC.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Downtown campus is a few blocks from Granville Street, the waterfront and Waterfront Station. Broadway is further east, on a hill beside the Millennium Line.
Vancouver has mild, wet winters and mountains close enough for day trips. Rent is among the highest in Canada, so many students share apartments further out.
Letter of acceptance from Vancouver Community 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
VCC accepts international applications until programmes fill. Apply six to eight months ahead, as popular programmes such as culinary arts fill early and the study permit takes time.
Many programmes start in September and January, and some culinary and baking programmes have extra start dates.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Vancouver Community College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality management and jewellery art and design are popular. Entry needs secondary school completion and English at around IELTS 6.0; some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview.
VCC has a small number of awards for international students. Check the VCC Foundation awards page for current offers.
