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Columbia College Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

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Estd1936established year

1800enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

6.8/10

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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?

While applications can be submitted online or offline, international students must use the online application portal only.
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
Submit the documents and pay the application processing fee of 200 CAD.

Post-Admission Steps

Once you receive the admission offer, deposit the tuition fees of 13,200 CAD (covering 24 credits over two semesters along with activity fees).
Post confirmation, an official letter of acceptance will be issued to you.
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.

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Columbia College comparison

	Columbia College	Langara College	Columbia University
Programs	UG Programs- 6	UG Programs- 38	UG Programs- 23 PG Programs - 58 Doctorate Programs -7
Acceptance Rate	90.0 %	85.0 %	7.0 %
Exam Score	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 80	GMAT: 680 IELTS: 7 SAT: 1410 TOEFL: 100
Cost to Study	Average Tuition Fees:INR 1164696.6 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal:INR 504339.6 Per Year	Average Tuition Fees:INR 815085 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal:INR 49120 Per Year	Average Tuition Fees:INR 3588216 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees:INR 3256656 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal:INR 639542.4 Per Year
Placement	The average salary of the graduates upon graduation is around $38,500.	Langara College provides a cooperative education program for courses, allowing students to earn and gain work experience while studying. It also provides internship opportunities to students through its network of companies. Students can log in to the C3 Job board, an online career management system that helps them look for suitable jobs. The college furthermore offers support by providing resume templates, interview practice, and more. They feature a job board where students may search for full- or part-time employment. The following are the average salaries of graduates in different job positions: Business Manager - CAD 72,065 per year Web Designer - CAD 52,072 per year03 Mobile Application Developer - CAD 71,000 per year Marketing Manager - CAD 66,184 per year Biologist - CAD 58,551 per year	Columbia University is one of the top private universities in New York City, United States. It is ranked #22 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Ranked #18 in Graduate Employability Rank Base Salaries by the following degrees: Bachelor (Other): $500,000 Other Degree: $280,000 Doctorate: $200,000 Executive MBA: $175,000 MBA: $150,000 Executive Masters: $147,000
Application Requirement	Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements	Students should have completed higher secondary or university level education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements	Academic transcripts, 2-3 LORs, SOPs/ Essays, Resume, School report, Standardized tests, Proof of English language proficiency, Additional requirements (work experience, interview, research proposal, etc.)
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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

Columbia College Reviews

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I met some of the my best friends at Columbia irrespective of their fields of choice. I had a very fulfilling first year when it comes to my academics and social life. I also engaged in volunteering allowing me to meet new people and made priceless networks outside of my field of choice.

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

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Jaskaranbir singh bhangu

Computer scienceJuly 17, 2019

6.2 /10

An International Indian Student

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

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Maninder

Associate of ArtsFebruary 22, 2004

7.3 /10