Vancouver Community College (VCC) admits international students who meet published program-specific admission requirements. As part of a comprehensive application review, VCC also considers academic history, prior post-secondary study, English language proficiency, and required documentation to ensure applicants are well-positioned to meet both program expectations and Canadian study permit requirements. In some cases, this review may affect an admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to review program requirements carefully and contact the International Education office or VCC’s overseas representatives for guidance prior to applying.
If you have studied or are currently studying in Canada, you will be required to submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended in Canada.
International students must be at least 17 years of age by the program start date when applying to VCC.
English requirements vary by program. Check the English Requirements page for a quick overview, and refer to theprogram pages for details.
Admissions requirements vary by program. Review the "Admission Requirements" section of the program pages for detailed information.
Not sure what documents to submit? Check out the High School Graduation Requirements to select your country of education to get more details.
If your program requires Grade 12 (high school) graduation, remember to submit your graduation diploma and transcripts. If your program requires specific course grades, while GED may be accepted as proof of Grade 12 (high school) graduation, the individual course requirements may not be met. Submit your GED for further evaluation.
While most programs at VCC accept students on a first-qualified, first-offered basis, some programs admit students based on a competitive selection process. Review Competitive Selection for details.
If you do not meet the standard admissions requirements, VCC’s Flexible Admissions Policy and Procedures may provide a pathway for you to be admitted to your program. For more details, check Flexible Admissions.
