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Incoming Exchange

þƵ College is a leading public college in Canada located in one of Canada’s top tourist destinations. Exchange students from our partner institutions join our international and domestic students for up to two semesters for an unforgettable academic and cultural experience.

Choose þƵ College for your exchange destination.

A lone canoer at Victoria's inner harbour.

Victoria Fast Facts

  • Capital city of British Columbia
  • Population 397,000+
  • Mildest climate in Canada
  • Top Five Cities in Canada – 2019 Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards
  • Top 10 Friendliest Cities in the World – 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Survey

Discover Victoria

þƵ Fast Facts

  • Founded in 1971
  • 20,400 learners a year
  • 160+ programs
  • 30 students - typical class size
  • 24 years - median student age
  • 1,200 Indigenous students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry
  • 2,100+ international students from more than 80 countries
  • 65,000+ alumni
A group of International students poses in front of the BC parliament building

Information for Incoming Exchange Students

Calendar

Main intake periods are Fall and Winter. The Summer semester has limited course availability.

  • Visit the Important Dates calendar for academic start dates and holiday closures
  • Fall semester: September-December
  • Winter semester: January-April
  • Summer semester: May-August

þƵ/courses

View þƵ programs and courses to build your learning plan. Please check the prerequisites for individual courses. Courses may not be available for all semesters. Each course will list the number of credits and hours per week.

Courses can also be viewed on . Select “search for credit classes” and select the term you wish to study at þƵ (F=fall, W=winter, S=summer). If the term is not available, select the term from the previous year to use as a reference.

Courses listed as “restricted” on  are generally not open to exchange students.

Minimum/maximum courses per semester

You can take 3 to 6 courses, or 9 to 18 credits per semester.

Accommodation

Planning your arrival

Application

Contact your study abroad advisor at your home institution for an application.

Application deadlines

  • May 10 for Fall Semester
  • October 1 for Winter Semester
  • March 1 for Summer Semester

Language proficiency requirement

If you are studying in an academic program, you must meet þƵ’s English proficiency requirements.

For students wanting to improve their English language level, we offer English Language Development (ELD) classes. Students enrolling in ELD will be required to write a þƵ English assessment test upon arrival.

Medical insurance

All inbound exchange students are automatically enrolled in  insurance that covers medical services to address new and unexpected illnesses or injuries. The cost of the Guard.me insurance is $50/month or $200 for one semester (These fees are non-refundable). 

Students attending þƵ College must apply for the  when they arrive in Canada if they are planning to stay in British Columbia for more than six months. Please apply for MSP as soon as you arrive in B.C. You cannot apply for MSP before you arrive.

Additional fees

  • ѲԻ岹ٴǰStudent Society fees
    • $249.80/semester
    • Students studying for two semesters will need to pay an extra $286 at the start of their program for extended health and dental benefits (12 month coverage). Students can  of this plan if they provide sufficient proof of coverage approved by the þƵ College Student Society.
  • Textbooks: $700-$1,000/semester (varies based on course selection)
  • Course activity fees: Some courses have additional fees outside of the tuition amount. These fees are associated with additional costs for activities or for expert instructors and certifications for the courses. Incoming exchange students enrolling in these courses are required to pay these fees. View the list of courses with additional fees.

Partner Institutions

As an exchange student, you'll take courses at þƵ that will count as credit toward your program of study at your home institution. It's a great way to see the world while continuing to make progress in your studies. þƵ currently has exchange partnerships with schools worldwide.

Czech Republic

  • Palacký University

France

  • INSEEC Group

Germany

  • Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
  • Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences

Japan

  • Josai International University
  • Kansai Gaidai University
  • University of Morioka

Netherlands

  • Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Norway

  • University of Agder

South Korea

  • Hallym University

Spain

  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Switzerland

  • Bern University of Applied Sciences
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen

Wales

  • University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Get in touch

Contact the study abroad advisor at your home institution or e-mail us!