Columbia College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast. Students enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Vancouver, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, as well as one of its cleanest and safest.

The Hub of a New Community

In April 2013, Columbia College will be moving to a new campus location at 438 Terminal Avenue, near the heart of downtown Vancouver and the natural waterways of False Creek. Within minutes, students can access the Skytrain and Olympic Village, as well as the scenic False Creek sea wall for cyclists and pedestrians.

Columbia College is a liberal arts college providing first and second year university transfer courses, Associate Degrees in Arts and Science, a university preparatory foundations program conforming to British Columbia Ministry of Education guidelines, and excellent intensive English language instruction in the English Language Centre.

Established in 1936, Columbia College proudly serves as Canada’s first private college.

Who We Are

Since 1936, Columbia College has been serving the Vancouver Lower Mainland area. Thousands of Canadian and international students have completed their qualifications at Columbia College and used these as a platform for successful university careers. At our new location, the College will continue to provide the same top quality academic programs in brand new premises that offer improved facilities to both students and staff.

Over the years, Columbia College has consistently been one of the top three providers of international students to the University of British Columbia. Columbia College also sends large numbers of students to Simon Fraser University, Vancouver's other major university.

Our brand new campus opened its doors on April 24, 2013. The campus is conveniently close to downtown, and just two blocks away from Science World and the Main Street SkyTrain station.