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Business University Transfer Program

Columbia College

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Intake
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Location
    Vancouver
  • Campuses
    Vancouver

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    City of Vancouver
  • Length
    One to Two Years
  • Tuition Estimate
    $15,250 per year
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $900 Books + contact admin@columbiacollege.ca for additional costs
  • Credential Granted
    University Course Transfer

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Application Deadline Advice

The College processes applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be processed upon receipt and students will be notified usually within two weeks. Successful applicants will be issued a letter of acceptance. Contact 604.683.8360 or admin@columbiacollege.ca for application procedure details

Application Fee: $200

Academic

1. One of:

  • BC Secondary School Graduation Diploma with at least a "C" grade in four Grade 12 academic subjects including either English 12 or Communications 12
  • Secondary School in another Canadian province with at least a "C" grade in four Grade 12 academic subjects including English 12 or equivalent
  • Columbia College's Accelerated Secondary Program or Adult Secondary Program.

Admission Advice 

1. Admission to all academic programs is selective based on the College's evaluation of your probable success.

2. Students under 15 years, six months old can not be admitted to any of the College's programs.

3. Acceptance into a specific program at the College does not guarantee advancement into higher-level programs. Advancement is based solely on performance in the original program.

Applicants also have to satisfy Columbia's Institutional Admission Requirements.

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English Language Requirements

Summary

One of the following (minimum score):

  • Write the Columbia College Language and Writing Assessment (LWA)
  • A C- grade in Communications 12 for enrolment in Writing 099 or a C grade for enrolment in English 100
  • 50% with a provincial exam in English 12 for enrolment in English 100 or 67% with a provincial exam for enrolment in English 101
  • 55% without a provincial exam in English 12 for enrolment in English 100 or 70% with a provincial exam for enrolment in English 101
  • Minimum required scores in a first year English course taken at another BC university or college
  • A minimum score on the IELTS, CAEL, LPI, LWA, MELAB, TOEFL CBT, TOEFL PBT, TOEFL iBT. Students with a lower level of English will have to enrol in non-credit English courses.

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General Admission Requirements (All Students)

For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check here.

 

 

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

Information for BC Secondary School graduates planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found here.

Out-of-Province

Information for Out-of-Province Secondary School graduates planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found here.

Mature Student

For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check here.

If you are at least 19 years old it is possible to complete Columbia's Adult Secondary Graduation Diploma. Graduates may then enter the University Transfer Program at Columbia before proceeding to university.

 

International Student

Applicants for University Transfer Program at Columbia College must have high school graduation (or the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 12 graduation) with a satisfactory average on academic Grade 12 subjects.

Additional information for International Students planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found here.

Applicants for the University Foundation Program at Columbia College must complete the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 10 or 11 courses with a satisfactory average on academic subjects.

Additional information for International students planning to enter the University Foundation Program can be found here.

How to Apply

For details on applying to Columbia College check here.

Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.

Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.