Study Programs in British Columbia for International Students
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We list 17 programs for international students at 4 schools in British Columbia.
Tuition for international students runs from CAD $6,450 to CAD $75,712 a year. The middle program costs CAD $37,442.
Start dates: September (all), January (3) and May (3). 10 of the 17 offer a co-op option.
- Programs
- 17
- Schools
- 4
- Lowest tuition
- CAD $6,450
- Middle tuition
- CAD $37,442
- Most common start
- September
- With co-op
- 10
All 17 programs, lowest tuition first
Tuition and minimums come from each school's published information, checked on February 7, 2026. Confirm with the school before you apply. Minimums are not offers.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $6,450
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MSc
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMaster of Science in Computer Science
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $9,131
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MSc
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.3 out of 4 · 80% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBusiness Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $21,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.5 out of 4 · 65% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Systems Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $21,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.5 out of 4 · 65% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteElectrical Engineering Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $21,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.5 out of 4 · 65% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteCommerce
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
CAD $29,600
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BCom
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 73% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science (Co-op)
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
CAD $29,600
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 73% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteEngineering (Co-op)
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
CAD $31,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BEng
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 73% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBeedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $37,442
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science (Co-op)
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $37,442
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteEngineering Science (Co-op)
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $37,442
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BASc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.3 out of 4 · 80% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteNursing
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $51,430
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSN
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 76% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $59,514
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.5 out of 4 · 86% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $59,514
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BASc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.5 out of 4 · 86% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteSauder School of Business - Commerce
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $59,514
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BCom
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.5 out of 4 · 86% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMaster of Data Science
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $67,572
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MDS
- Length
- 10 months
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 76% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMBA
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $75,712
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MBA
- Length
- 16 months
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 76% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school site
British Columbia: common questions
- Master of Science in Computer Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia, at CAD $6,450 a year in tuition. The highest in this list is MBA at University of British Columbia (UBC), at CAD $75,712 a year. Fees change every year, so confirm the current fee on the school site before you apply.
- Across the 17 programs in this list with a published fee, the middle tuition is CAD $37,442 a year. Tuition is only part of the cost. For a study permit you must also show money for living costs: CAD $23,448 for a single applicant from 1 September 2026, plus your first-year tuition and travel.
- In this list, September: 17 programs, January: 3 programs and May: 3 programs. Many schools close applications for international students months before the start date, so check the deadline on the school site early.
- 10 of the 17 programs list a co-op option. Co-op lets you work in your field as part of your studies. International students usually need a co-op work permit for it, so ask the school how they handle this.
- Not always. It depends on the school, the program, its length and, for many college programs, the field of study. Each program above shows its PGWP status as we have it on record. Confirm with the school, and use our free PGWP checker before you pay a deposit.
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