Douglas College

• Year of foundation: 1970
• Campuses: 3 campuses, stay in a host family or off-campus accommodation.
• English level: IELTS 6.5. TOEFL iBT 83. Duolingo 110. PTE 56. CAE C. CPE B. Possibility of admission through the University Pathways program without an exam.
• Language of instruction: English
• Students age: from 17 years old
• Number of students: about 20,000

Douglas College is the largest public college in the province of British Columbia, located in Vancouver. The college has more than 20,000 students, including 3,500 foreign students from 90 countries.

Top universities in Canada offers over 100 programs: bachelor's degree, graduate diplomas, and post-bachelor's programs for graduates of international universities.

The college specializes in programs in business, hospitality and tourism, science, engineering, IT, theater and music.

The college has well-established relationships with local businesses and government agencies, and students have the opportunity to take a paid internship (co-op) as part of the program.

Two campuses - the main and business faculty - are located in Vancouver's historic New Westminster, which is the first capital of British Columbia. The third campus is located in the Coquitlam area, a few steps from a large lake, famous for its picturesque recreational and fishing area. All three campuses are within a five-minute walk of the MRT stations that connect campuses to downtown Vancouver.

What specialty and career do YOU ​​want to choose? The answer to this important question is not easy to find. That's why we encourage you to explore and discover new hobbies, new strengths and new dreams. Douglas College's staff and faculty promise to support you in your desire to learn, grow, and become who you have always wanted to be.

Douglas College partners with over 30 universities in Australia, Austria, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Uganda and Wales. International students have the opportunity to travel to partner universities in these countries for exchange, as well as go for internships at the University of California and Disneyworld (USA).

Valentina Nikitina

Senior Marketing and Recruitment Manager at Kaplan Pathways with a focus on students from Russia and the CIS.

What are the most popular majors among students currently?

Business remains popular, but engineering and IT are quickly gaining ground. STEM fields are seen as advantageous not only for education in Canada but also for gaining professional experience, especially with the post-study work opportunities they offer. The pandemic has also sparked increased interest in biological and chemical sciences.

Accommodation on the general boarding plan in the college is not offered - but here works a special international service First Choice International Placement. Specialists will help foreign students to choose a host family or residence for housing, and the Student Union will pick up good options for rooms, apartments, studios or apartments for rent by a student or a group of friends.

Subject list: Accounting, administration, administrative assistant, analysis, anthropology, Art, astronomy, Behavior Analysis, biology, business, Business and management, Caring for people, computer techologies, Criminal justice, criminology, data analytics, Early Childhood Education, economics, engineering, Engineering Foundations , Environmental science, Environmental studies, finance, Financial services, forensic science, Gender studies, General English, General Studies, geography, geology, Health and food, history, Hospitality Management, Hotel business, Information Technology, International Business, juvenile justice, law, Legal Studies (PgDip), letter, Liberal Arts BA, linguistics, marketing, Mathematical Sciences, maths, Medicine, music, Nursing, Office Administration, Oriental studies, philosophy, physics, Physics Education, planning, Political science, Psychology, Sales Programs, Science, Social and Political Science (University Certificate), Social work, sociology, sports science, Stomatology, Study of the environment, taxation, Teaching, theatre studies, Veterinary science

The campus of Douglas College is surrounded by beautiful, picturesque landscapes - in free hours and days students are happy to go for walks and hikes, enjoy the city architecture and monuments of history, art, relax and get acquainted with local cuisine. The college employs a large number of studios, clubs and sports sections, constantly organized thematic entertainment events - students of Douglas College live a busy, interesting, full life.

• Higher education that combines the university quality of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Most programs include a paid internship (co-op).
• Affordable tuition fees. You save up to 50% in the first two years of your studies when you apply to university through the University Transfer program (2 years in college + 2 years in university
• Located in Vancouver, Canada's №1 economic growth center and the country's tech hub with over 7,000 tech companies including Microsoft, Samsung, Amazon, Cisco.
• Small groups and more hands-on time in engineering, biology, chemistry, music, and theater on campus.
• Competitive quality of education among universities in Vancouver.
• Opportunity to work 20 hours a week while studying and full-time after graduation (Post Graduate Work Permit) and during vacations.
• Douglas College is ranked in the top 10 colleges in Canada and is the largest public college in British Columbia in terms of the number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. 90% of Douglas College graduates and 98% of Douglas College undergraduate graduates find work within a year of graduation. All programs are accredited by British Columbia Education Quality Assurance.

The Douglas College campus is located in a developed, quiet and respectable area near the waterfront (it can be found a huge number of cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment) - to get to campuses easily by bus or car, as well as through the SkyTrain.

The college is constantly expanding its capabilities and infrastructure, investing in upgrades and modernization of large funds. So, in the near future in the New Westminster (building Anvil Center Office Tower) will be opened a new building with an area of ​​more than 6000 square meters, more than 4 floors:

• 21 spacious, modern classrooms with new equipment
• Living rooms and lounges for general gatherings, discussions, recreation and meetings
• a special laboratory-simulator (for training in finance and supply chain management) and much, much more.

It is expected that the opening of the new building in the next 3-5 years will significantly increase the number of students Douglas College!

One of the main priorities of the college is the safety of each student. The territory is patrolled by trained officers specially trained for emergency situations, ready to respond to any complaint or problem of the local student community. Mechanical and electronic security systems have been installed, rapid notification and alarm in case of fire and other emergencies, a video surveillance system, a first medical facility assistance, parking and storage of forgotten / lost items. Each student, in case of difficulty, can ask the security service to accompany him on campus. A special threat assessment team analyzes the life of the student community in detail, reacting to any problems and situations that go beyond the general schedule. thus preventing any emergencies and negative consequences.

Estimated cost of living and dining in British Columbia - 12,000 Canadian dollars per year. Estimated cost of textbooks - 1,500 Canadian dollars per year. Costs can vary significantly depending on the wishes and requests of the student. During their studies, students have the opportunity to work 20 hours a week. The provincial minimum wage for 2019 is $ 13.65 CAD per hour. Internship students earn an average of $ 17 per hour. Salaries differ significantly depending on the specialty.

Deadline for submission of documents:

Douglas College reviews applications on a rolling basis. Reception ends as the programs are completed. Typically, admission ends 5-6 months before the start of the semester.

Three semesters:

• Fall semester - classes start in September
• Winter semester - classes start in January
• Summer semester - classes start in May

Required documents for registration:

• Statement
• School certificate and bachelor's degree diploma. The minimum score is 60%.
• English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL, PTE).
• Copy of the passport
• Some programs have additional requirements (audition for creative specialties, interview).
• Engineering program: IELTS 7.0, with each score not lower than 6.5; marks “good” and “excellent” in mathematics, physics and chemistry.

The college provides its students with a large number of scholarships, grants and forms of material assistance:

• Research Grant from The R. Howard Webster Foundation

It is intended for students who study the city problems of the Low-Mainland region and are ready to present their results to business organizations and city councilors. Especially often awarded to students in the areas of humanities, social sciences.

• Entrance scholarships

Annually foreign first-year students, demonstrating high academic potential, can receive financial assistance - each year its size reaches 100 thousand Canadian dollars. It can be a scholarship for students from specific countries and regions, for those who have entered the autumn / winter / summer trimester.

• Regional Entrance Scholarships

No scholarship requirement of $ 500-1000 is awarded to students at the same time as an invitation to study (all applicants automatically participate in the competition). To get this help you need to have a high GPA score (from 80% and above), an excellent level of English (from 7.0 on the IELTS scale or equivalent). The scholarship can be spent to pay for the second semester of the first academic year.

• International Scholarships for Merit

Limited scholarships with compulsory enrollment apply for the second semester. The participant can be from any country in the world: the main thing is to confirm the high academic results at the previous place of training, motivation and dedication, useful personal qualities, interest in the life of the student community and its development.

• Scholarships and grants for high school students with high academic achievement.

Students have the opportunity to apply for grants ranging from $ 1000 to $ 2500 Canadian dollars. Grant Bank for International Students - $ 100,000 CAD per year.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision