Tuition & Fees
(Effective September 2025 to August 2026. All fees are in CAD)
Tuition Fees
| FEES | DOMESTIC |
INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
|
Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$50 |
$200 |
|
Tuition Fees (per credit)* |
$285 |
$610 |
*Effective September 2026, international tuition fee is $640 per credit.
University Transfer & Associate Degree Program
|
PROGRAM |
DURATION |
DOMESTIC | INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
University Transfer |
1 year or 30 credits |
$8,550 |
$18,300 |
|
University Transfer |
2 years or 60 credits |
$17,100 |
$36,600 |
|
Associate Degree |
2 years or 60 credits |
$17,100 |
$36,600 |
|
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
DOMESTIC | INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
|
English 099 (4 credits) |
$1,140 |
$2,440 |
High School
|
PROGRAM |
COURSES |
CREDITS |
DOMESTIC | INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Accelerated Grade 11,12 |
7 |
28 |
$7,980 |
$17,080 |
|
Accelerated Grade 12 |
4-5 |
16 – 20 |
$4,560 - $5,700 |
$9,760 – 12,200 |
|
Senior Secondary 10,11,12 |
20 |
80 |
$22,800 |
$48,800 |
|
Senior Secondary 11,12 |
14 |
56 |
$15,960 |
$34,160 |
|
Senior Secondary 12 |
9-11 |
36 – 44 |
$10,260 - $12,540 |
$21,960 – 26,840 |
|
Adult Secondary |
3-5 |
12 – 20 |
$3,420 - $5,700 |
$7,320 – 12,200 |
Tuition Deposits **
|
DEPOSITS |
DOMESTIC | INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
|
International Tuition Deposit |
$14,900 |
|
|
Local Tuition Deposit For new local transfer students who reside in Canada with a valid study permit, the tuition deposit covers 12 credits and one semester’s activity fee. An additional $190 will be charged for the one-semester medical insurance fee if the student does not have valid BC MSP coverage. |
|
$7,355 |
|
Domestic Tuition Deposit (non-refundable) For domestic students with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency |
$200 |
**Effective September 2026, International Tuition Deposit is $15,620 & Local Tuition Deposit is $7,715.

Student Aid BC
For those with Permanent Residence (PR) status, get help with the cost of your Columbia College post-secondary education through student loans, grants, and scholarships. Student Aid BC has programs that help with loan repayment.
Scholarships & Busaries
At Columbia College, we believe that financial barriers should not stand in the way of your education. That’s why we offer a range of financial aid options, scholarships, and support programs to make your education more affordable and accessible!

