Cost of Study

Academic Fees

Effective September 2023 – August 2024

 

 $CAD

Application Fee

$200

Tuition Fees (per credit)

$585

High School Course (4 credits)

$2,340

University Course (3 credits)

$1,755

University Course (4 credits)

$2,340

Sample Semester Tuition for High School

COURSES

  $CAD

3 courses (12 credits)

$7,020

4 courses (16 credits)

$9,360

Sample Tuition for University Transfer and Associate Degree Programs

PROGRAM

DURATION

FEES

University Transfer

1 year* or 30 credits

$17,550

University Transfer

2 years* or 60 credits

$35,100

Associate Degree

2 years* or 60 credits

$35,100

*based on 2 semesters a year

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

   FEES

English 097 (8 credits)

$4,680

English 098 (8 credits)

$4,680

English 099 (4 credits)

$2,340

Tuition Deposits

 

$CAD

International Tuition Deposit
For new international students applying from overseas.
Tuition deposit covers 24 credits over two semesters, activity fee, and medical insurance.

$14,300

Local Tuition Deposit
For those with legal status to study in Canada, including Permanent Residents, Citizens, and study permit holders. Tuition deposit covers 12 credits plus one semester’s activity fee.

$7,055

Visit the Academic Calendar for detailed fee information.

Homestay and Custodianship Fees

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Estimated Living Cost

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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.