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At a glance01Langara College02Vancouver Community College03BCIT — Vancouver Campus Programs
Current position#1 in Vancouver#2 in Vancouver#3 in Vancouver
Recognized asPublic Vancouver college with university-transfer, degree, diploma, certificate and post-degree study, current per-credit fees and a large range of academic and career programsPublic college with exact Broadway and Downtown campuses, strong trades, culinary, health, design, music, language and access programs and a program cost calculatorApplied polytechnic programs delivered at BCIT's Downtown Vancouver campus or in Vancouver/online formats, with exact campus and program-specific tuition; most BCIT programs remain based in Burnaby
Best forStudents seeking university transfer or broad academic and career options at comparatively accessible tuitionStudents seeking hands-on occupational training, upgrading or English-language pathways in Vancouver properStudents whose specific computing or business program is confirmed at the Downtown Vancouver campus
Decision fitExact institution, campus, credential, program and regulator or transfer status resolved · Hands-on teaching, labs, shops, placement capacity and student supports assessed · Admissions, schedule, current availability, complete cost and refund terms requiredExact institution, campus, credential, program and regulator or transfer status resolved · Hands-on teaching, labs, shops, placement capacity and student supports assessed · Admissions, schedule, current availability, complete cost and refund terms requiredExact institution, campus, credential, program and regulator or transfer status resolved · Hands-on teaching, labs, shops, placement capacity and student supports assessed · Admissions, schedule, current availability, complete cost and refund terms required
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