Columbia College: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

Columbia College Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Vancouver, British ColumbiaLocation
CollegeSchool type
Estd1936established year
1800enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
6.8/10

Columbia College (Est. 1936) is one of the state’s most beautiful community colleges that welcomes more than 1000+ student intakes every year. The college currently ranks #47 Regional Universities South (U.S. News 2021) amongst all the universities in Canada.

Columbia College’s Associate Degrees for Transfer, Associate in Arts Degrees, Associate in Science Degrees, Certificates of Achievement, or Skills Attainment Certificates, will help students prepare for a career path and increase their opportunities for the future.

Why Choose Columbia College?

  • The college’s transferable courses connect students to universities like Simon Fraser University, UBC, McGill etc.
  • It has constantly been one of the top three providers of international students to University of British Columbia.
  • This college is a part of the Student Partner program (SPP) in India and China.
  • Statistics given by British Columbia Council on admission and transfer depicts that this college has an exceeding rate of admissions into the university

Highlights

College type Private
Tuition fees for International students 12,440 CAD
Total student intake 1800
Exams accepted TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, High school qualifications.
No. of campus 2
Types of courses offered University transfer program Associate degree program High school program Academic ESL
Sessions Summer session Winter session
Official website https://www.columbiacollege.ca/

Columbia College Programs

Students can choose from the below mentioned programs:

  • University Transfer Program
  • Associate Degree Program
  • High School Program
  • Academic ESL

Of all the programs, the largest number of international students apply and enroll for Columbia College Associate Degree Programs. The courses are designed as equivalents for Year 1 and Year 2 of a four-year UG degree program.

Presently, the two types of associate programs- Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Science Degree. The subjects include Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, etc.

Columbia College Campus and Accommodation

Campus

  • Columbia College is a 73,000 square foot five-story building situated in Vancouver, BC.
  • Campus is located on Terminal Avenue, two blocks away from Science World and Main Street sky train station.
  • Located near Main street skytrain station, it makes it easier for students to travel.
  • Located across the street of Main Campus is the newly built campus known as North Campus. It offers the same programs offered by Main Campus.

Accommodation

While the college doesn't have any on-campus accommodation for students. Therefore, international students are required to explore homestays:

  • If the students require residence near the campus then college can arrange it with one of their volunteering or host families home, where the students will be provided with a comfortable room and 3 meals per day.
  • Students need to pay a one-time placement fee to college and per month rent to the family.
  • Each family has been selected and visited by college representatives ensuring the warm environment and comfortable stays.

Columbia College Admissions

Columbia College invites applications from international students for all the three intake sessions. The pre-application process & post-admission process is similar for international as well as domestic students.

Admission Deadlines

As discussed, admission at Columbia College takes place in Fall, Winter, and Summer session. The deadlines for applications are:

  • Fall 2021 Semester: June 30, 2021
  • Winter 2022 Semester: November 16, 2021
  • Summer 2022 Semester: March 15, 2021

Note: Application deadlines for Winter and Summer 2021 sessions are now closed.

How to Apply?

  1. While applications can be submitted online or offline, international students must use the online application portal only.
  2. Complete the application form and submit the following documents:
    • Academic transcripts from high school
    • High school graduation certificate (for University programs)
    • Copy of bio-data page of the passport
    • English Language test scores ( IELTS/TOEFL). Check: Columbia College Language Requirements
  3. Submit the documents and pay the application processing fee of 200 CAD.

Post-Admission Steps

  1. Once you receive the admission offer, deposit the tuition fees of 13,200 CAD (covering 24 credits over two semesters along with activity fees).
  2. Post confirmation, an official letter of acceptance will be issued to you.
  3. International students can then begin their application for the Canada student visa (Study permit). It must be noted that the applicants must allow sufficient time for processing of the Permit.

Note: Study Permits are not necessary for ESL whose duration is equal to or less than six months. Furthermore, Columbia College takes active participation in the Student Direct Stream (SDS) in countries like India, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. The students of these countries are highly encouraged to apply for their study permit under the SDS.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fees

Program Duration Annual Fees (in CAD)
University Transfer 1 Year or 30 Credits $16,050
University Transfer 2 Year or 60 Credits $ 32,100
Associate Degree 2 Year or 60 Credits $ 32,100

Cost of Living

The cost of living for a University Transfer or Associate Degree Students is mentioned in the table below:

Expense Type Annual Cost (in CAD)
Room and Board 11,100
Transportation 1,200
Books and Supplies 1,800
General Expenses 3,000

Columbia College Scholarships

Presently, Columbia College is offering a limited number of scholarships and awards to domestic and international students.

Scholarship Name Scholarship Award Scholarship Eligibility
Columbia College Entrance Scholarships 5000 CAD Awarded to students with outstanding academic records
Outstanding Student Scholarship 5000 CAD Awarded to academically excellent students enter in a UT program;
Commencing studies in Winter session
The Gary Swanson English Preparation Scholarship 2000 CAD Awarded to students of University Preparatory English class
The John Helm Memorial Scholarship 5000 CAD Granted to an extraordinary student in the Math/Sciences stream
The Jason Graham Memorial Scholarship 5000 CAD Granted to a brilliant student in the Social Sciences stream

Columbia College Alumni

Alumni of Columbia College are offered several benefits such as career services and legacy scholarships. Some of the most notable Alumni are:

  • Scott Adsit – Actor
  • Len Amato – President, HBO
  • Mauro Fiore - Academy Award-winning cinematographer (Avatar)
  • Hal Haenel - Executive Vice President and General Manager of Studio Operations, 20th Century Fox
  • Christopher Harvengt - Emmy award-winning sound editor for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.

Thousands of International as well as domestic students successfully earned their qualifications at Columbia College and utilized these as a platform for brilliant University careers. Columbia College mainly shortlists candidates on the basis of the score in various English Language Examinations like IELTS, TOEFL as well as High School qualifications.

Columbia College Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesExams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (15th Mar 2023)
Payment Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (24th Mar 2023)
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (30th Jun 2023)
Payment Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (16th Jul 2023)
CAD 13,456/Yr
CAD 13,456 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 40
  • Duolingo: 90
Application Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (15th Mar 2023)
Payment Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (24th Mar 2023)
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (30th Jun 2023)
Payment Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (16th Jul 2023)
CAD 13,014/Yr
CAD 13,014 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 40
  • Duolingo: 90
Application Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (15th Mar 2023)
Payment Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (24th Mar 2023)
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (30th Jun 2023)
Payment Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (16th Jul 2023)
CAD 16,050/Yr
CAD 16,050 /Yr
  • PTE: 42
  • IELTS: 5
  • TOEFL: 100
  • SAT: 1070
  • Duolingo: 100
Application Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (15th Mar 2023)
Payment Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (24th Mar 2023)
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (30th Jun 2023)
Payment Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (16th Jul 2023)
CAD 9,729/Yr
CAD 9,729 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 40
  • Duolingo: 90
Application Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (15th Mar 2023)
Payment Deadline For Summer 2023 Intake (24th Mar 2023)
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (30th Jun 2023)
Payment Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (16th Jul 2023)
CAD 18,969/Yr
CAD 18,969 /Yr
  • PTE: 42
  • IELTS: 5
  • TOEFL: 100
  • SAT: 1070
  • Duolingo: 100

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Columbia College Ratings

Based on 3 Students Rating

6.8 out of 10
8.7/10Academic
7.0/10Accommodation
8.7/10Faculty
7.3/10Infrastructure
7.0/10Placement
6.0/10Social Life

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3 Reviews Found

Overview

Columbia is one of the cheapest schools in Vancouver. An associate degree allows me to save money that i can put in the future for my bachelors at universities such as SFU or UBC. Columbia also has a good amount of international students ( mostly Indian). Columbia college also had a pretty chilled out schedule with about 3 days a week of classes during my 1st and 2nd sem which was great for any international student working to earn a living.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 8/10

Jb
6.2 /10

Overview

Columbia College is located in the heart of Vancouver near the science world which is a perfect place for school and easy to commute. This college has provided me with the perfect opportunity to explore myself and what do I really want to major in. I have also heard the stories of this college in my own city seven seas away. It is a little expensive for the internationals but I would say the experience is worth it for sure.

Fees

Fee structure as being an international student is always expensive. New students have had a 2-semester fee which is about10000$ already registered with the institution otherwise they are not allowed to join. And then they must pay their fee within 24 hours of registration to every class during the new semester or they will be deregistered through the semester which seems like a stupid rule.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 6/10
accomodation: 3/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 6/10

M
7.3 /10

Overview

Because this Collège was best as per my knowledge as well as it was providing my courses at that time.

Fees

It is around 35,000 dollars.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 9/10

Columbia College Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
scholarship testScholarship per student$200Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeAwards
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per student$8,459Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based

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Columbia College Admissions

  • Fall Deadlines

    Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)
    Important Date: May1 (Application results)
  • Spring Deadlines

    Important Date: December14 (Application deadline)
    Important Date: May1 (Application results)

Columbia College Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Language Proficiency
IELTS-6.5--
Check Detailed Score
Reading-6--
Listening-6--
Speaking-6--
Writing-6--
TOEFL-79--
Check Detailed Score
Reading-19--
Listening-19--
Speaking-19--
Writing-19--

Attendance Cost

CA$18,969

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
CA$18,969 / Year
On Campus
Room and Board
CA$8,214 / Year

Faculty

Total FacultyFull TimePart TimeGraduate Assistants
150---

Columbia College Campus Location


+1-604-683-8360
Telephone
500 - 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
Address

Nearby This Campus

  • Bus Station
  • Train Station
  • Shopping Mall
  • Book Store
  • Pharmacy
  • Airport

Bus Station

Pacific Central Station0.27 km
Vancouver1.06 km

Shopping Mall

Chinatown Plaza0.95 km
Fashion Hub Inc1.04 km
International Village Mall1.25 km
The Courtyard1.57 km
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Pharmacy

Rexall1.22 km
Save-On-Foods1.60 km
Shoppers Drug Mart2.32 km
London Drugs3.28 km
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Train Station

Pacific Central Station0.28 km
Waterfront Station1.97 km

Book Store

Pulp Fiction Books1.00 km
MacLeod's Books1.80 km
Albion Books1.83 km
People's Co-Op Bookstore1.85 km
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Airport

Vancouver airport1.72 km
Pacific Heliport Services1.82 km
Hospital Helipad2.38 km
Vancouver International Water Airport2.62 km
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● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary

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