Right beside VCC-Clark SkyTrain station on the Millennium Line, the Broadway campus is the eastern half of Vancouver Community College. Much of VCC's health sciences teaching happens here, along with English language and upgrading courses and several other diploma and certificate programmes. It's a practical, commuter campus. Downtown is a short SkyTrain ride away.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Official website: vcc.ca
Vancouver Community College
1155 East Broadway, Vancouver
Next to VCC-Clark SkyTrain station
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.
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
DiplomaDuration
10 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
English for Academic Purposes
Pre-MastersDuration
4 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
Placement test
Health sciences teaching in purpose-built labs.
A SkyTrain station right beside the campus.
Close to Commercial Drive in East Vancouver.
Health sciences graduates work in hospitals, pharmacies and care homes across BC.
Graduates of eligible public college programmes can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
BC's nominee programme includes streams for some health care workers.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus sits on the slope of East Broadway, with teaching buildings, a library and a cafeteria, and the SkyTrain station at the door.
The neighbourhood around Commercial Drive has cafés, parks and slightly lower rent than downtown. Downtown is under 20 minutes away by SkyTrain.
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. Health programmes have limited seats, so apply six to eight months ahead and leave time for the study permit.
Most Broadway programmes start in September, with some in January and English courses starting several times a year.
You'll need a study permit. Vancouver Community College 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.
Practical nursing, pharmacy technician and health unit coordinator programmes are popular. Health programmes need secondary school completion, science prerequisites and IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. Check which campus each VCC programme uses before applying.
VCC has a small number of awards for international students. Check the VCC Foundation awards page for current offers.
