How to Apply to VCC

Before Applying

Apply by Email

Application Fees

Important Notice

After Applying

Re-Apply

Apply by Email

Include all of the following in one email to study@vcc.ca if the status is "Apply Now".

• 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. Contact ‌VCC's Pathway Partners if English upgrading is needed.
• Other program-specific requirements (if applicable), such as portfolios or reference letters.
• Study Permit, if applicable

Application Fees

• International application fee: $145 per program, and $70 for subsequent programs
• Application fees are assessed upon receipt of the 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• Applications are withdrawn if an offer is rejected, or if the program applied to has started.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 may re-apply to the same program or a different program.

Apply to a Different Program

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 application fees. 

Re-Apply

Applications will be withdrawn if offers are not accepted by the students with tuition deposit payments, or if the intakes applied for have started. International students whose applications are withdrawn may re-apply to VCC by submitting a complete application package, including application fees.

Ready to apply? Apply Now.

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