Program Start Dates for International Students

Find out what programs you can apply for as an international student at Camosun College in Victoria, BC, Canada

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Undergraduate
   Arts & Humanities
   Business
   Health Sciences
   Human Services
   Natural Sciences
   Sport & Exercise
   Technologies & Engineering

Post-degree
   Business
   Other areas of study

Changes to PGWP eligibility criteria

In fall 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced changes to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Please visit the Government of Canada website to check if you meet the updated eligibility requirements.

Camosun College is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. Camosun's DLI # is O19361235542.

Program[1]Start
Program[1]LengthStartWork Experience[2]Est. total[3]

Arts & Humanities (Undergrad.)

Comics & Graphic Novels, Certificate
from $16,757 for 1 year
Sept
Digital Production, Writing and Design, Certificate
from $18,654 for 8 months‑1 year
Check waitlist availability.
Sept
Economics, Associate of Arts Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
English, Associate of Arts Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
General Arts, Associate of Arts Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Pre-Social Work, Associate of Arts Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Arts and Science Studies, Diploma
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Criminal Justice, Diploma
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept
Music Performance, Diploma[Note 2]
from $42,594[2] for 2 years
Sept
Visual Arts, Diploma
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept
Comics & Graphic Novels, Certificate1 yearSeptNo$16,757
1 year
Digital Production, Writing and Design, Certificate
Check waitlist availability.
8 months - 1 yearSeptYes, Optional$18,654
8 months - 1 year
Economics, Associate of Arts Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
English, Associate of Arts Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
General Arts, Associate of Arts Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Pre-Social Work, Associate of Arts Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Arts and Science Studies, Diploma2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Criminal Justice, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Music Performance, Diploma2 yearsSeptNo$42,594 [4]
2 years
Visual Arts, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$35,411
2 years

Business(Undergrad.)

Bus.Admin., Certificate
from $16,757 for 1 year
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Diploma - Accounting
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Diploma - Finance
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Diploma - General Management
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Diploma - Marketing
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Hospitality Management, Diploma
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
from $68,925 for 4 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource Management & Leadership
from $68,925 for 4 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Bachelor's Degree - Marketing
from $68,925 for 4 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Certificate1 yearSept, Jan, MayNo$16,757
1 year
Bus.Admin., Diploma - Accounting2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Bus.Admin., Diploma - Finance2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Bus.Admin., Diploma - General Management2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Bus.Admin., Diploma - Marketing2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Hospitality Management, Diploma2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Mandatory$35,411
2 years
Bus.Admin., Bachelor's Degree - Accounting4 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$68,925
4 years
Bus.Admin., Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource Management & Leadership4 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$68,925
4 years
Bus.Admin., Bachelor's Degree - Marketing4 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$68,925
4 years

Health Sciences (Undergrad.)

Certified Dental Assistant, Certificate
from $21,559 for 10 months
Check waitlist availability.
Sept
Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, Certificate
from $21,899 for 10 months
Sept, Jan, May
Health Care Assistant, Certificate
from $13,667 for 1 year*
Sept, May
Dental Hygiene, Diploma
from $78,491 for 1+2 years
Check waitlist availability.
Sept
Practical Nursing, Diploma
from $40,846 for 2 years
Check waitlist availability.
Sept
Certified Dental Assistant, Certificate
Check waitlist availability.
10 monthsSeptPracticums (mandatory)$21,559
10 months
Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, Certificate10 monthsSept, Jan, MayPracticum (mandatory)$21,899
10 months
Health Care Assistant, Certificate1 year*Sept, MayPracticum (mandatory)$13,667
1 year*
Dental Hygiene, Diploma
Check waitlist availability.
1+2 yearsSeptOn-site dental clinic$78,491
1+2 years
Practical Nursing, Diploma
Check waitlist availability.
2 yearsSeptPracticums (mandatory)$40,846
2 years

Human Services (Undergrad.)

Community, Family and Child Studies, Diploma
from $33,514 for 2 years
Sept
Early Learning and Care, Diploma
from $34,038 for 2 years
Sept, Jan
Community, Family and Child Studies, Diploma2 yearsSeptPracticums (mandatory)$33,514
2 years
Early Learning and Care, Diploma2 yearsSept, JanPracticums (mandatory)$34,038
2 years

Natural Sciences (Undergrad.)

Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Diploma
from $40,213 for 2 years
Sept
Biology, Associate of Science Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
General Science, Associate of Science Degree
from $35,411 for 2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$40,213
2 years
Biology, Associate of Science Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
General Science, Associate of Science Degree2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$35,411
2 years

Sport & Exercise (Undergrad.)

Kinesiology, Diploma
from $35,411 for 2-2.5 years
Sept, Jan
Kinesiology, Bachelor's degree
from $68,925 for 4-4.5 years
Sept, Jan
Sport Management, Diploma
from $35,411 for 2-2.5 years
Sept, Jan
Sport Management, Bachelor's Degree
from $68,925 for 4-4.5 years
Sept, Jan[4]
Athletic & Exercise Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
from $67,028 for 4 years
Check waitlist availability.
Sept
Massage Therapy, Diploma
from $85,838 for 2 years
Sept
Kinesiology, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
2.5 yearsJanTBC
2.5 years
Kinesiology, Bachelor's degree4 yearsSeptYes, Optional$68,925
4 years
4.5 yearsJanTBC
4.5 years
Sport Management, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
2.5 yearsJanTBC
2.5 years
Sport Management, Bachelor's Degree4 yearsSeptYes, Optional$68,925
4 years
4.5 yearsJanTBC
4.5 years
Athletic & Exercise Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
Check waitlist availability.
4 yearsSeptClinical placements$67,028
4 years
Massage Therapy, Diploma2 yearsSeptClinical placements$85,838
2 years

Technologies & Engineering (Undergrad.)

Civil Engineering Technology, Diploma2 yearsSept, JanYes, Optional$35,411
2 years
Cybersecurity & Networking Technology, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$38,411
2 years
Electrical Engineering Technology - Marine & Industrial, Diploma2.5-3 yearsSeptYes, Optional$43,766
2.5-3 years
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma2.5-3 yearsSeptYes, Optional$42,826
2.5-3 years
Information and Computer Systems Technologist, Diploma2 yearsSept, JanYes, Optional$41,348
2 years
Interactive Media Developer Technologist, Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$42,288
2 years
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Diploma2-3 yearsSeptYes, Optional$42,826
2-3 years

Post-Degree

Applied Tourism & Hospitality Management, Post Degree Diploma
from $27,204 for 1.5-2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - Accounting
from $26,861-29,736 for 1-2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - General Management
from $26,861-29,736 for 1-2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - Marketing
from $23,456-26,331 for 1-2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - Human Resource Management & Leadership Option
from $26,861-29,736 for 1-2 years
Sept, Jan, May
Sport Management, Post Degree Diploma
from $35,411 for 2-2.5 years
Sept, Jan
Applied Tourism & Hospitality Management, Post Degree Diploma1.5-2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Mandatory$27,204-29,736[6]
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - Accounting1.5-2 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$26,861-29,736[7]
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - General Management1-1.5 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$26,861-29,736[7]
1.5-2 years
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - Marketing1-1.5 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$23,456-26,331[7]
1.5-2 yearsSept, Jan
Bus.Admin., Post Degree Diploma - Human Resource Management & Leadership1-1.5 yearsSept, Jan, MayYes, Optional$26,861-29,736[7]
1.5-2 years
Sport Management, Post Degree Diploma2 yearsSeptYes, Optional$35,411 [8]
2.5 yearsJanTBC

Notes

1.^ The College reserves the right to modify or cancel any program or course without notice or prejudice. Policies, guidelines and requirements established by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are subject to change without notice.

2. ^The Music Performance diploma program is offered through a partnership between the Victoria Conservatory of Music and Camosun College.

3. ^ High Demand program. Please check with International Admissions for a waitlist availability.

HCA Program length note: ^This program provides in-class instruction that is equivalent to one academic year.

Estimated total costs are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, fees and work experience, if applicable. All costs are effective from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 and are subject to change without notice.
The estimated tuition depends on a version of the program and course offerings in a particular semester.

2. ^ Work experience may be in the form of a co-op, internship, clinical placement, or practicum.

3. ^ Estimated total costs are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, fees and work experience, if applicable. All costs are effective from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 and are subject to change without notice.

4. ^The Music Performance diploma program is offered through a partnership between the Victoria Conservatory of Music and Camosun College.

5. ^ High Demand program. Please check with International Admissions for a waitlist availability.

6. ^ Total estimated tuition is based on completion of the program in 16 months.

7. ^ The estimated tuition depends on a version of the program and course offerings in a particular semester.

8. ^ Total estimated tuition is based on completion of the version of the program that starts in September.

HCA Program length note: ^This program provides in-class instruction that is equivalent to one academic year.

 

Chat with Student Ambassadors

Camosun International Student Ambassadors are available to answer questions about student life.

For program eligibility, application procedures, admissions requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, transfer opportunities, and other admission-related questions, please contact Camosun staff members from the International Admissions department.

 

Contact International Admissions

Chat with Student Ambassadors (links above) for questions about student life.

Contact Camosun International Admissions for program eligibility, application procedures, admissions requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, transfer opportunities, and other admission-related questions.