Camosun College’s campuses are OPEN, Wednesday, Feb. 5

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 a.m. — Camosun’s campuses are OPEN today. Classes and services are scheduled to run as planned.

Grounds crew have been working at Lansdowne and Interurban to spread salt and sand on parking lots, roadways and main walkways as conditions are icy. Please allow extra time when commuting, dress warmly and stay on cleared paths.

Camosun will continue to provide further updates in the event that the weather changes. Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

• Facebook: facebook.com/CamosunCollege/
• Instagram: instagram.com/camosun/
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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Lansdowne spring campus

International Tuition - Questions & Answers

June 12, 2023

Please see the following FAQs that address questions on international tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many international students are studying at Camosun College?

  • Currently, there are just under 1,700 international students from over 70 countries at Camosun. This is slightly lower than the pre-pandemic number.
  • International students account for approximately 18 per cent of the student population at Camosun.

How does international tuition compare to domestic tuition?

  • Typically, international student tuition is three to four times more than domestic tuition.

How much is international tuition increasing compared to domestic tuition?

  • Domestic student tuition in B.C. is capped at a two per cent annual increase by a provincial government policy.
  • International student tuition will be increasing 3.4 per cent annually starting September 2024.

Why is the tuition increase higher for international students than domestic?

  • International student tuition is not subsidized by the provincial government unlike domestic students.
  • International students are expected to pay the full cost of their education.
  • Additional funds also enhance classrooms, services and supports for all students.

How does tuition for international students at Camosun compare to other colleges?

  • International tuition costs as well as the tuition increases vary by college.
  • Camosun has the lowest* annual international tuition fees on Southern Vancouver Island and the second lowest* for Vancouver Island.
  • The increases over the next five years will make it easier for international students to budget their full cost of education.

Is Camosun using international tuition to balance its budget?

  • Our financial situation has greatly improved post-pandemic due to the efforts of the college community. As a result, we will be reporting a balanced budget for 2022/23.
  • A key driver for recovery to date has been the growth in the number of international students, which is still lower than pre-pandemic.

Will the 3.4% increase apply to new and returning international students?

  • The increase applies to all international students.

Will there be further increases to international student tuition?

  • The Board of Governors approved an annual increase of 3.4 per cent over the next five years.

Will the increase also apply to mandatory fees paid by international students.

  • No, fees will increase by two per cent for domestic and international students.

* Annual International Tuition Fees for Arts Program, BC Public Post-Secondary Institutions, Academic Year 2022/23