WHY CHOOSE DOUGLAS - A PATHWAY ADVANCED DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES AND CAREER EXCELLENCE!

Great teachers

Douglas instructors are passionate about their specialties and your success. Our students say the combination of great teachers
and more interaction in smaller classes helps them have a superior learning experience to other schools.

Many ways to get ahead

Each year over 14,000 students choose Douglas. Every student has different needs - so we provide many ways to succeed.

State of the art

Study in cutting-edge learning areas; just to name a few:

More interactive

You don't need binoculars to see your prof at Douglas. You get more one-on-one time with your instructor and classmates.

Lower tuition - real value

Combining an excellent learning environment with low tuition fees, Douglas offers great value. Planning on getting a Bachelor's degree? Start with 2 years at Douglas - you'll save about $14,000 and earn the identical degree. Thinking about career training? Complete a 2-year diploma and save every year and then receive a 3 year post – grad work permit with the option to apply to become a permanent resident of Canada after.

Convenient locations

Our 2 major campuses are located in the heart of Metro Vancouver

Fun and enriching

You'll study hard at Douglas but make some time for yourself. Attend a free concert. Join a varsity team - or take a fitness class. Travel on a special project. Enjoy great times - and gain new friends.

STUDYING AT DOUGLAS COLLEGE

Based in Metro Vancouver since 1970, Douglas is the largest public university transfer college in Western Canada. Douglas offers 4-year Bachelor’s Degrees, 2-year Associate Degrees, Diplomas and several other credentials. You can also complete two years of university transfer courses at Douglas and then transfer into third year at a top public university across Canada.

DOUGLAS OFFERS:

  • Program variety: over 500 classes—academic, career, university transfer
  • High-quality education: 500 classes transfer directly into top Canadian universities
  • Small class sizes: maximum 35 students in a class
  • Field schools in other countries for credit
  • Off–campus work permit program for academic students
  • Paid co–op work experience program
  • Post–graduation Work Permit for CEC Permanent Residency eligibility
  • Easy access: from SkyTrain station and bus exchange 2 minutes from the front doors.

Admission Requirements for Academic (University Transfer) and Career programs

Open Enrolment - General Admission Requirements:

  • Completed BC secondary school graduation or equivalent in another school system or 19 years of age or older

Grade Point Average:

  • Open Admission (some restrictions may apply)

English Proficiency:

  • ELS Certification or
  • TOEFL - Minimum score 83 IBT or
  • IELTS - Minimum overall band test score 6.5 or
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher level) - Minimum grade of 6 or C

Douglas welcomes international applicants. Applicants applying from outside Canada must send the following to ELS Language Centers:

  • Completed application form
  • Original high school transcript showing subjects and grades for the last two years of secondary school studies
  • Official English translation of high school transcript if original document is not in English
  • $100 CAD non-refundable application fee

Send your complete application package to:

ELS Language Centers Vancouver
Director of Admissions 549 Howe St
6th Floor
Vancouver, BC CANADA V6C 2C2

ELS will assist you with:

  • Conditional University Admission (subject to English Proficiency) - conditional admission for students who are academically admissible, except for English proficiency
  • Document Processing - ELS handles all your applications and correspondence to the colleges or universities selected.
  • Notification - ELS notifies you of your conditional admission and forwards acceptance materials.
  • University Success - ELS will prepare you for success in the college or university classroom and university environment, along with a smooth transition into Canadian society.