2. The University Transfer System
How to enter Top Canadian Universities through Columbia College

3. What is the University Transfer System?
The UT system is an articulation agreement between Colleges and Universities in British Columbia allowing students to take up to 2 years of University coursework at a College.

4. Brand New Campus! 5 minutes from downtown Vancouver
Easily accessible by transit
Brand New Campus!

5. Completion of High School

6. Students Transfer their courses to Universities across Canada!
100% Transfer credit in British Columbia
Outside BC too!

7. Transfer your courses directly to University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria and more!

8. University Transfer Programs
Arts
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Engineering
Science

9. Columbia College and UBC

10. My IELTS score wasn’t high enough (5
My IELTS score wasn’t high enough (5.5) so I decided to study at Columbia College first.
In my opinion, it is better to study at a college first, even if your meet the University’s English requirement. Passing a language exam is different from studying in an English-speaking environment. At SFU, most first year classes have around 100 or even more students in one lecture room. You are expected to do all the work on your own. It can be a bit overwhelming if you are coming from China directly after graduating from your high school.
Columbia College offers classes in a much smaller size. You can easily reach out to your professor and get to know your classmates. The college also offers resources in other areas to help you succeed. For example, student advisors and tutors can help you with academic related questions. You can go to see the nurse if you don’t feel well. The college is more like a small community compare to a university. The tuition is lower in Columbia College as well. You can save quite bit if you complete the first two years in the college.
Columbia College is a great place for you if you come from China directly after high school. It will help you to be more prepared for your university life Eva Yan, China

11. Why study at Columbia College?
Small class sizes! (average 25 students)
Supportive, dedicated staff who specialize in international students’ needs.
International student body with over 56 nationalities!
Integrated English language approach!

12. Improve your English + Start University at the same time at Columbia College!
We offer 3 types of English for individual students’ needs!
English for Academic Purposes (ESL)
Non-Credit English
University-Level English

13. Academic Programs
University Transfer Programs 1st & 2nd year university courses
Associate Degree Programs Completion of two years of university coursework
University Foundation Programs Grade 11 & 12 programs
Academic English (ESL) Program

14. Associate Degree Programs (2 years) and Work Permit Eligibility (3 years)
Associate of Science-General Science and Computer Science, Mathematics
Associate of Arts– Arts, Economics, Communication, Business Administration
Students who complete the Associate Degrees are eligible to apply for a three year work permit in Canada

15. English for Academic Purposes (ESL)
5 levels: High Beginner to Advanced
6 entry dates
Minimum program length—7 weeks
Full time—23 hours/week

16. Student Life!
Columbia College offers a wide range of activities to help you explore Vancouver and make life-long friends
Try out Dragon Boat Racing, Soccer, Badminton, Hiking, as well as many other activities and clubs

17. Activities at Columbia College

18. Want to live with a Canadian family? Try our Homestay Program
$800/month
Private room with 3 meals/day
Custodianship services for those under 19

19. Academic Requirements for Admission
University Transfer & Associate Degree Programs Enter on completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent)
University Foundation (Grade 11 & 12) Programs Enter on completion of Grade 10 or 11 (or equivalent)

20. Fees (Canadian Dollars)
Application Fee $150
Document Assessment Fee $200
Tuition Fee Deposit (24 credits) $12,000

21. Vancouver, British Columbia
Contact Us
Admissions Office
438 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
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