University Transfer

At Columbia College, our University Transfer (UT) Program is designed to provide students with a direct pathway into the second or third year of a bachelor’s degree at top Canadian universities. Whether you’re aiming for a degree in Arts, Business, Science, Computer Science or Engineering, Columbia College offers the flexibility and academic preparation you need to succeed.

Our students have been accepted to top Canadian Universities

WHY COLUMBIA COLLEGE?

Affordable Tuition

Benefit from lower tuition fees while receiving the same high-quality university-level courses. Save up to C$20,000 annually.

Personalized Academic Advising

Get 1-on-1 guidance from our academic advisors to help with program planning and university applications.

Small Class Sizes & Free Tutoring

Enjoy small class sizes for personalized attention. Our approachable instructors hold weekly office hours and we offer free tutoring to support your academic success.

Career Services

We provide a variety of paid job opportunities, both on and off campus, allowing you to gain valuable Canadian work experience while studying.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

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HOW IT WORKS

Columbia College offers a University Transfer program designed for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a Canadian university. After earning 24 to 30 credits at Columbia College, students can transfer directly into the second or third year of university, allowing them to begin their university studies with advanced standing.

In addition, Columbia College is authorized to grant two-year Associate Degrees. These credentials, awarded after the successful completion of at least 20 courses and specific program requirements, serve both as a recognized qualification and as a pathway to third-year university admission.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Seamless Transfer Pathways

Columbia College is a recognized member of the BC Transfer System, which means your credits are widely accepted by universities across British Columbia and Canada. Columbia College’s university-level courses are pre-approved for transfer to many institutions, including University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU, University of Victoria (UVic) and other BC colleges and universities with 4-year degree programs.

These courses are listed in the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) database, and are also widely recognized across Canada and the United States. However, students are encouraged to confirm credit transferability directly with their intended university.

View BC Transfer Guide

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Have questions about course transferability to any university program in Canada?

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Transfer Support & Planning

BC Transfer Guide

Columbia College is a member of the BC Transfer System, which is managed by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT). Through this system, colleges and universities in British Columbia ensure that transfer credits are granted for specific courses completed at colleges, typically covering two years of post-secondary study.

Students can use the BC Transfer Guide to determine how their credits will transfer to participating universities across Canada.

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ScholarPath Scholarship

We are proud to offer the ScholarPath Scholarship to outstanding students and alumni who are transferring from Columbia College into a Canadian university degree program and have shown outstanding academic performance, leadership, and dedication to their field of study.