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Cost of Study

(Effective September 2025 to August 2026)

Academic Fees

 

$CAD

Application Fee

$200

Tuition Fees (per credit) *

$610

High School Course (4 credits)

$2,440

University Course (3 credits)

$1,830

University Course (4 credits)

$2,440

 

Sample Semester Tuition for High School

COURSES

  $CAD

3 courses (12 credits)

$7,320

4 courses (16 credits)

$9,760

 

Sample Tuition for University Transfer and Associate Degree Programs

PROGRAM

DURATION

FEES

University Transfer

1 year* or 30 credits

$18,300

University Transfer

2 years* or 60 credits

$36,600

Associate Degree

2 years* or 60 credits

$36,600

*based on 2 semesters a year

 

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

   FEES

English 099 (4 credits)

$2,440

 

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.

$14,900

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.

$7,355

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.

 

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