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POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS OF BC
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Planner.
Northern
Lights College (NLC) was established in 1975
and serves the residents of the school districts of Peace River (North
and South), Fort Nelson, and Stikine.
The college operates eight campuses and learning
centres, situated in Atlin, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Fort
Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson's Hope and Tumbler Ridge. Students may
choose from a wide range of academic/university transfer, basic
education, career, vocational, and trade programs. |
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University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
has a commitment to all areas of university
activities, including research. Its programs and
research are designed to be especially relevant to
the needs of northern BC.
Classroom instruction is
delivered at the Prince George Campus and regional
campuses in Fort St John, Terrace, Quesnel and Wilp
Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a.
Teaching centres are
also found in Prince Rupert, the Nass Valley,
Williams Lake, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Fort Nelson,
and Tumbler Ridge, among others. |
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British
Columbia Institute of Technology offers a wide
range of business, computing, sciences, trades, health, engineering and
technology programs. In addition, a number of degree-bridging programs
are offered in collaboration with the British Columbia Open University.
Degree-bridging programs are available in the schools of Business,
Health Sciences and Engineering Technology, usually through part-time
studies.
BCIT has four campuses: the main campus
in Burnaby; the Downtown (Vancouver) Campus; the Sea Island Campus
at the Vancouver International Airport; and the Pacific Marine
Training Campus (PMTC), near Londsdale Quay in North Vancouver.
BCIT also has 15 satellite campuses, most of which are located in
the Lower Mainland.
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Since 1971
Camosun College
has served the educational needs of the residents of the greater
Victoria area. The college continues to serve an expanding community
through its Lansdowne and Interurban campuses. Students may select from
a wide range of university transfer, career, technical, vocational and
college preparatory programs. |
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Since opening
in 1968
Capilano University has grown steadily,
now enrolling
about 7,000
students per year. The college serves North and West Vancouver, Howe
Sound and the Sunshine Coast, with its core at the North Vancouver
Campus and campuses in Sechelt and Squamish.
Capilano is well known for providing a
solid academic foundation and is committed to developing new and
innovative programs in response to market demand. We offer a complete
range of preparatory courses, university transfer courses, business and
management studies, creative and applied arts programs, health and human
services programs, plus a range of services in support of student
learning and success. Credentials awarded include bachelor degrees,
associate degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas, advanced diplomas,
certificates and statements of completion.
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The
College of New Caledonia (CNC) was set up in 1969 to serve the
residents of the central interior of BC. The main campus is in Prince
George and there are also campuses in Burns Lake, Mackenzie, Quesnel and
Vanderhoof. Students may select from a wide range of health, social
science, technology, trade, university transfer, adult special education
and basic education programs. The college works with the University of
Northern British Columbia (UNBC) to enable students to build upon
college studies and obtain university degrees. |
College of the
Rockies (COTR) is a multi-centre, community-based college serving
residents in the East Kootenay region and beyond. The college offers a
wide selection of career, vocational, trade, academic/university
transfer and college preparatory programs. The main campus is in Cranbrook, with regional campuses in Fernie, Creston, Invermere and
Golden and a centre in Sparwood. |
Douglas
College is one of the largest community colleges in BC, serving
students from throughout the lower mainland. It has campuses in New
Westminster, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. The college offers a wide
variety of university transfer, vocational, career and college
preparatory programs. Students may also access career, educational and
personal counselling, prior learning assessment and recognition services
and Co-operative Education. Special services for disabled students are
also available. |
The
Emily Carr Institute (ECI) is situated on Granville Island in
Vancouver. Its focus is to provide professional programs leading to
four-year credentials in Art and Design studies.
The institute encourages applications from individuals
with demonstrated ability in the visual arts and the motivation to
develop that ability.
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The
Justice Institute of BC
is a post-secondary institution dedicated to improving the quality of
justice and public safety by developing and delivering training programs
and offering educational services to professionals and the public.
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Kwantlen
University College serves the southern Fraser Valley (Delta,
Langley, Richmond, Surrey and White Rock) with campuses in Surrey,
Richmond and Langley. Kwantlen offers a broad range of programs in the
areas of trades, technology, university studies, career, vocational,
adult basic and special education. Two-thirds of Kwantlen's programs may
lead to bachelor's degrees. |
Langara
College, formerly a campus of Vancouver Community College, became an
independent public institution in 1994. From its beginnings in 1965, at
the King Edward Centre of Vancouver Community (City) College, Langara
now enrols over 7500 students in first- and second-year Arts and Science
courses and 31 career programs. |
Nicola
Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is a full and independent
member of BC's public post-secondary education system with legislated
authority to grant its own course credits and transcripts. NVIT offers
innovative, relevant credentials for future First Nations leaders in the
fields of Wellness, Governance, Land, and Economic Development. These
programs are guided by the commitment and vision of the Nicola Valley's
six local bands. This vision encompasses and honours First Nations
traditional culture and values, and recognizes the need to balance these
within the educational goals of the Institute's curriculum. NVIT
believes in a holistic approach to education whereby the student's
knowledge base is enhanced by those values unique to First Nations
culture.
NVIT is located in Merritt, BC which is a small community nestled in the
Nicola Valley. Merritt is ideally situated for those who seek peaceful
country living with easy access to urban centres - one hour drive to
Kamloops and Kelowna, and three hours drive to Vancouver. |
North
Island College serves a region of about 80,000 square kilometres,
including Northern Vancouver Island and the mainland coast from
Desolation Sound to Swindle Island. This region encompasses six school
districts: Central Coast, Alberni, Comox Valley, Campbell River,
Vancouver Island West and Vancouver Island North.
The college operates three major regional campuses: in
Campbell River, Comox Valley and Port Alberni. Each regional campus
administers several smaller learning centres situated throughout the
college region. Students may access a broad range of learning
opportunities, which include college preparatory, academic/university
transfer, career, vocational and trades training programs. |
Northwest
Community College (NWCC) was established in
1975 at the site of the BC Vocational School in Terrace, BC. Since then
the college has grown to be a diverse, decentralized institution that
strives to meet the lifelong learning needs of Northwest residents.
The college region encompasses 80,000 square kilometres
serving 90,000 residents. There are ten campus/centre locations in:
Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, Nass Valley, Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte
City, Smithers, Stewart and Terrace.
The college
offers students the opportunity to select from a wide selection of basic
education, career, vocational, trade, academic/university transfer and
special education programs. |
Okanagan College
(OC) serves the Shuswap- Revelstoke, North, Central and South Okanagan,
and Similkameen regions with major campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon,
Kelowna and Pentiction. It also has education centres in Revelstoke,
Armstrong, Summerland and Oliver. OC offers applied degrees, university
transfer programs, and diploma and certificate programs in trades,
technologies, business, computer information systems, vocational, and
health.Okanagan College is the largest college in British
Columbia outside the lower mainland and the Vancouver island. Over
4,400 students attend OC.
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Royal Roads
University was established in June of 1995 when the Royal Roads
University Act was passed by the provincial legislature. Although
situated in a traditional 19th century setting and richly steeped in
west coast history, RRU seeks to be an innovative 21st century
university. |
Selkirk
College was established in 1966 to serve the post-secondary
education needs of the West Kootenay region. The main campuses are in
Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, and Grand Forks; there are also learning
centres in Kaslo, Kettle Valley, Nakusp and Slocan Valley. The college
offers a wide range of university transfer, career, vocational and
college preparatory programs for students of all backgrounds. |
Simon Fraser
University is the second largest university in BC. Its main campus
is on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby. Simon Fraser University also has two
additional campuses - The Harbour Centre Campus in downtown
Vancouver and the Surrey Campus in the Fraser Valley. Each of these
campuses offers easier access for individuals working or living
in Vancouver's downtown core or in the Fraser Valley. SFU offers a wide
range of studies in, for example: Arts, Sciences, Fine and Performing
Arts, Kinesiology, Education, Business, Engineering and Computer
Science. Its newest additions include Interative Arts and Technology
programs. |
Thompson
Rivers University (TRU) is BC's new university in Kamloops. It was
formerly The University College of the Cariboo (UCC). TRU includes a
greatly expanded capacity for distance education, as it has now
incorporated the BC Open University as part of its overal service to
students. TRU will offer 50 different undergraduate degree options, and
some graduate programs. It will also maintain its certificates and
diplomas for career and trades training, many of which "ladder" credits
into degree programs. TRU also offers College Preparation, Adult Basic
Education, ESL and Vocational courses and programs. Over 9,000 students
attend TRU, including more than 5,500 students in undergraduate
university programs. TRU delivers courses at learning centres in
Merritt, Ashcroft, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet and
Clearwater, and at offices in Barriere, Chase, Logan Lake, Lytton, and
Clinton. |
The
Thompson
Rivers University - Open Learning (TRU-OL) is a public educational
institution dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities
through distance education.TRU-OL's role is to provide leadership in the
development and implementation of open learning in BC, and to coordinate
open-learning opportunities in BC. ("Open learning" means a flexible
approach to delivering programs, with the goal of increasing access to
learning opportunities.) Through TRU-OL, students can enroll in courses
delivered by the province's other participating universities (eg-Simon
Fraser University, University of British Columbia and University of
Victoria). TRU-OL also grants academic credit for non-formal learning
and skills and knowledge gained in the workplace.
TRU-OL delivers about 200 distance education courses
and grants a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree credentials
that are recognized throughout BC and beyond by other educational
institutions and employers. TRU-OL also offers secondary school
completion opportunities.
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The
University
College of the Fraser Valley serves residents of the central and
upper Fraser Valley. It has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and
Mission, and regional centres in Hope and Agassiz. One of five
university-colleges in BC, UCFV offers a wide range of academic,
career/technical, basic education, vocational trades training and degree
programs. |
The
University of British Columbia (UBC)
is the largest university in the province
of BC with a student population of over
40,000. Its Point Grey Campus, in
Vancouver is also one of the largest and
most scenic campuses in Canada. Areas of
study include: Architecture, Agricultural
Sciences, Arts, Business Administration
and Commerce, Dentistry, Education, Family
and Nutritional Sciences, Fine Arts,
Engineering, Forestry, Journalism, Law,
Music, Nursing, Physical Education, Social
Work and Science.
UBC has
additional opportunities available in the
Okanagan region of BC. UBC Okanagan (UBCO)
offers interdisciplinary and integrated
programs in Applied Science, Arts,
Business, Education, Nursing, Social Work
and Science. Like its Vancouver campus
UBCO offers a wide range of student
services and also includes on-campus
housing and recreational facilities. |
The
University of Victoria (UVic) offers a wide
range of programs to meet the needs of students from
all parts of BC. With a picturesque campus and
a medium-sized student body (about 18,000) UVic
includes faculties of: Sciences, Fine Arts, Human
and Social Development, Humanities,
Business, Education, Engineering and Law, and is a
national leader in co-operative education. |
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Vancouver Community College consists of City
Centre Campus, King Edward Campus and the
International Education Centre.
City Centre Campus
specializes in preparing students to enter or
upgrade careers in hospitality, health, business and
technology. King Edward Campus specializes in Adult
Basic Education, Adult Special Education and a
number of career training programs. The
International Education Centre caters to the
educational needs of international students.
Programs include English as a Second Language,
Introduction to TOEFL and computer skills. |
Vancouver
Island University is an organization that values
a diverse range of training and education. The
university provides an enriched and intellectually
stimulating environment for students and employees.
Offering
programs from basic
literacy to vocational programs,
trades,
undergraduate and
graduate degrees, VIU operates four campuses
including a main campus in Nanaimo and regional
campuses in
Duncan,
Powell River and
Parksville•Qualicum.
VIU's Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) school
provides intensive, hands-on training in the
operation of heavy equipment, routine maintenance of
machinery, and the practical field operations of
excavating, land clearing, grading and road
building. There are six major Heavy Equipment
Operator program areas: Machine Training; Driver
Training & Airbrakes; Industry Training; ITO HEO
Foundation; ITO HEO Technician; and Road Building &
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator. |
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