Choose Camosun College for your exchange destination.
Camosun College is a leading public college in Canada located in one of Canada’s top tourist destinations. Exchange students from our partner institutions join our international and domestic students for up to two semesters for an unforgettable academic and cultural experience.

Victoria Fast Facts
- Capital city of British Columbia
- Population 367,000
- Mildest climate in Canada
- Top Five Cities in Canada – 2019 Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards
- Top 10 Friendliest Cities in the World – 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Survey

Camosun Fast Facts
- Largest public college in BC
- 18,650+ learners a year
- 2,100+ international students representing over 80 nations
- 1,200 Indigenous students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry
- Two modern campuses
- 160+ certificate, diploma, and bachelor's degree programs
Information for Incoming Exchange Students
Calendar
Main intake periods are Fall and Winter. The Summer semester has limited course availability.
- Visit the Important Dates calendar for academic start dates and holiday closures
- Fall semester: September-December
- Winter semester: January-April
- Summer semester: May-August
Programs/courses
View Camosun programs and courses to build your learning plan. Please check prerequisites for individual courses. Courses may not be available for all semesters. Each individual course will list number of credits and hours per week.
Courses can also be viewed on Camlink. Click on “search for credit classes” and select the term you wish to study at Camosun (F=fall, W=winter, S=summer). If the term is not available, select the term from the previous year to use as a reference.
Courses that are listed as “restricted” on Camlink are generally not open to exchange students.
Minimum/maximum courses per semester
You can take 3 to 6 courses, or 9 to 18 credits per semester.
Accommodation
Planning your arrival
Application
Contact your study abroad advisor at your home institution for an application.
Application deadlines
- May 10 for Fall Semester
- October 1 for Winter Semester
- March 1 for Summer Semester
Language proficiency requirement
If you are studying in an academic program, you must meet Camosun’s English proficiency requirements.
For students wanting to improve their English language level, we offer English Language Development (ELD) classes. Students enrolling in ELD will be required to write a Camosun English assessment test upon arrival.
Medical insurance
Students are required to provide proof of medical insurance. Students can buy medical insurance from Camosun prior to arrival ($2/day).
Additional fees
- Mandatory Student Society fees
- $188.56/semester
- Students studying for two semesters will need to pay an extra $266 at the start of their program for extended health and dental benefits (12 month coverage). Students can opt out of this plan if they provide sufficient proof of coverage approved by the Camosun College Student Society.
- Textbooks: $700-$1,000/semester (varies based on course selection)
- Course activity fees: Some courses have additional fees outside of the tuition amount. These fees are associated with additional costs for activities or for expert instructors and certifications for the courses. Incoming exchange students enrolling in these courses are required to pay these fees. View the list of courses with additional fees.
Get in touch
Contact the study abroad advisor at your home institution or e-mail studyabroad@camosun.ca
Current Partner Institutions
Austria
- University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Czech Republic
- Palacký University
Denmark
- Business Academy Aarhus, University of Applied Sciences
Finland
- Kajaani University of Applied Science
France
- INSEEC Group
Germany
- Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences
Japan
- Josai International University
- Kansai Gaidai University
- University of Morioka
Netherlands
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
New Zealand
- Ara Institute of Canterbury
South Korea
- Hallym University
Spain
- Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Sweden
- Jönköping University
Switzerland
- Bern University of Applied Sciences
Wales
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David