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Okanagan College is a public, post-secondary institution with over 120 certificates, diplomas, degrees and programs including Apprenticeship & Pre-apprenticeship Trades programs. It is located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Established more than forty years ago, Okanagan College has since grown to be the largest college in British Columbia outside the Lower Mainland and Victoria with over 5,400 full-time students on four regional campuses. Approximately 350 international students from over thirty countries currently study at Okanagan College. Quality education combined with personal one-on-one attention has further added to the College's reputation and high-level of student satisfaction.

History

With its roots dating back to 1963, Okanagan College has always played an important role in the development of the region. The name was changed to Okanagan University College (OUC) c. 1995, but the older name Okanagan College was re-adopted on July 1, 2005, as OUC was divided into Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan.

Campus

In 2006 Okanagan College operated five main campuses

  1. Kelowna
  2. Penticton
  3. Vernon
  4. Salmon Arm
  5. Revelstoke

As well as many smaller access centers.

Programs and Courses

Programs by Category

  • University Courses in Arts & Science
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Health & Social Development
  • Foundational Programs
  • Continuing Studies
  • Business
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Trades & Apprenticeship
  • International Education
  • Distance Education

Scholarships

OC Academic Achievement Awards are awarded after the fall and winter terms to the top 50 students at Okanagan College, based on highest grade average for a minimum 80% course load.

Admission Requirements

Age Requirement:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age, or turn 18 during their first semester.
  • Applicants who are 17 years of age may be admitted if they have completed B.C. grade 12 or equivalent, or if they wish to study for the summer session only.

English Requirements:

Diploma or BBA, BCIS or University Transfer programs - one of the following:

  • English 12 or equivalent with 70% or higher; 60% for entry to Arts & Science
  • A TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based
  • A minimum score of 5 on the Language Proficiency Test
  • A band score of 6.5 on the academic version of IELTS
  • A score exceeding OCELA Level 6 (administered after arrival)
  • A minimum grade of 70% in OC ESL Essentials 060, Reading 062 and ESL Writing 061
  • A minimum grade of 60% in an English literature or composition course at a recognized university or college in Canada

Academic Requirements:

All degree and diploma programs require that students have B.C. Grade 12 or equivalent unless you are 19 years of age and out of full-time high school study for a minimum of one year.

Application fee: Cad $100

Tuition fee:

Tuition Fees for the 2009/2010 year will be $1,100.00 CAD per 80-hour or 3 credit course. Students are advised to register with a minimum of 3 courses to maintain full-time student status. For more information regarding 2009/2010 tuition and fees for international students, please visit our website at www.okanagan.bc.ca/international

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $500.00 CAD is required for each semester and is payable by the date noted in your letter of admission. The $500.00 deposit will be fully applied to your tuition. The balance of tuition and student fees are payable before classes start.

** Dates and fees are subject to change - please check our website for current information:
www.okanagan.bc.ca/international

Valmiki Group is proud to be associated with Okanagan College
Disclaimer: Please note that all information given herein, on deadlines, tuition and other costs, programs etc. are current at the time of publishing on the website, which may be revised from time to time by the universities concerned. Please seek confirmation from the university directly before using the information.

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