How to Apply to VCC

Before Applying

Check Admission Requirements

Programs are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Check that all admission requirements are met before applying.

Select One Program

Applicants may apply to one program at a time. If you have an active application on file and wish to apply to a different program at VCC, you must first withdraw your current application before applying to the new program of interest. Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable among VCC programs.

Check Application Availability

Many popular programs and selection programs may close applications earlier. To find out if a program is accepting applications, check the Application Availability page. As application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable between programs, only apply if the application availability status indicates "Apply Now" based on your study permit status.

Offers are not guaranteed, and qualified applicants may be placed on the waitlist if program seats are full or reserved. Apply as soon as the application period is open to increase the chance of getting an offer.

If a program is offered to international students but is not shown on EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), contact study@vcc.ca.

Apply Online

Spring/Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 intakes

Before applying, check the Application Availability page to ensure the program is accepting applications based on your study permit status as application fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable between programs. If a program is accepting applications but is not shown on EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), contact study@vcc.ca.

If you are applying to a program in the Winter 2023 intake, apply by email.

Apply online at EducationPlannerBC:

Create an account on EducationPlannerBC (EPBC) and fill in your personal information. Review how to apply on EPBC if you need help.
Start a new application by selecting Vancouver Community College
Click on "Create Application"
Select "International Applicant"
Choose the level of study, program, and term
Provide additional information and documents required
Click on "Review & Submit"
Pay the application fee by credit card only ($145, non-refundable)
Submit your Application. Changes after application submission cannot be made within EducationPlannerBC. Email study@vcc.ca to make changes if necessary.
Check your email inbox for a copy of the receipt from mailer@educationplannerbc.ca. Check the most updated application processing time, and wait for VCC to contact you about the next steps.

Have more questions? Check the Apply Online FAQ.

IMPORTANT: 

Application with missing information will be incomplete, and submission of pending information and/or documents will be required. Please ensure all mandatory fields are entered accurately and relevant documents are uploaded with the application, such as Passport photo page, Educational documents, Proof of English Proficiency, Study Permit (if applicable), and other requirements (if applicable). Before applying, ensure you review the Application Availability page to find out if your choice of program is accepting applications.

Apply by Email

Effective February 1, 2023, email applications will be rejected. Please apply online.

To apply by email, first check if the application availability status shows "Apply Now" based on your study permit status, as application fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable between programs. Include all of the following in one email to study@vcc.ca:

VCC International Education Application Form
Passport photo page
Application fee (non-refundable)
Educational documents such as transcripts and graduation certificates with certified translations (if applicable)
Proof of English Proficiency.
- Study English if needed.
- If applying with Duolingo, request the scores to be sent directly to VCC.
Other requirements (if applicable), such as portfolios or reference letters.
Study Permit, if applicable

IMPORTANT:

Application forms with incomplete information will be discarded, and re-submission of application packages will be required. Please ensure all mandatory fields are entered, such as phone numbers, emergency contacts, and other important information. Include relevant documents with the application, such as Passport photo page, Educational documents, Proof of English Proficiency, Study Permit (if applicable), and other requirements (if applicable). Before applying, ensure you review the Application Availability page to find out if your choice of program is accepting applications.

Application Fees

International application fee: $145
Application fees are assessed upon submission of applications.
Application fees and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Application fees are not transferrable among VCC programs. Students applying to a different program must pay the application fee again.
Applications are withdrawn if an offer is rejected, or if the program applied to has started. To re-apply, a new application package and application fee will be required.

Important Notice about Applications

Applications with missing documents or invalid payment details may result in a delay in the application processing time.
Program seats will be available on a first-qualified, first-offered basis.
Application processing times may vary depending on the time of the year.

After Applying

Receive an Admissions Decision

After applications are evaluated, an admissions decision will be provided.

Letter of Offer is issued to qualified applicants if program seats are available. Find out more about how to accept an offer.
Waitlist Confirmation is issued to qualified applicants if program seats are reserved or full.
Additional Documents may be requested if students do not meet the admissions requirements.

Re-Apply

Students need to re-apply to reinstate a withdrawn application, or when requesting a program change.

Program Change

International students may apply to one program at a time. Applications for more than one program in the same intake are not accepted. Students applying to a different program must re-apply by submitting a complete application package, including the application fee for the new program.

Withdrawn Applications

Applications may be withdrawn for different reasons, for example:

If the tuition deposit indicated in the Letter of Offer is not received by the deadline, the offer will be cancelled and the application will be withdrawn.
The waitlist has expired.
The conditions of admission are not met by the deadlines.
The important document submission deadlines are not met.

International students whose applications are withdrawn may re-apply to VCC by submitting a complete application package and paying the application fee again.

Ready to apply? Apply Now.

Still have questions about applying to VCC? Contact our International Advisors.

VCC International