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.Choose Camosun College for your exchange destination. Victoria Fast Facts Capital city of British ColumbiaPopulation 397,000+Mildest climate in CanadaTop Five Cities in Canada – 2019 Travel & Leisure World's Best AwardsTop 10 Friendliest Cities in the World – 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice SurveyDiscover Victoria Camosun Fast Facts Founded in 197120,400 learners a year160+ programs30 students - typical class size24 years - median student age1,200 Indigenous students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry2,100+ international students from more than 80 countries65,000+ alumni Information for Incoming Exchange Students CalendarMain intake periods are Fall and Winter. The Summer semester has limited course availability.Visit the Important Dates calendar for academic start dates and holiday closuresFall semester: September-DecemberWinter semester: January-AprilSummer semester: May-AugustPrograms/coursesView 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 myCamosun. 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 myCamosun are generally not open to exchange students.Minimum/maximum courses per semesterYou can take 3 to 6 courses, or 9 to 18 credits per semester.AccommodationHomestayOff campus housing resourcesPlanning your arrivalPre-Departure GuideInternational Student OrientationApplicationContact your study abroad advisor at your home institution for an application.Application deadlinesMay 10 for Fall SemesterOctober 1 for Winter SemesterMarch 1 for Summer SemesterLanguage proficiency requirementIf 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 insuranceAll inbound exchange students are automatically enrolled in guard.me insurance that covers medical services to address new and unexpected illnesses or injuries. The cost of the Guard.me insurance is $50/month or $200 for one semester (These fees are non-refundable). Students attending Camosun College must apply for the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) when they arrive in Canada if they are planning to stay in British Columbia for more than six months. Please apply for MSP as soon as you arrive in B.C. You cannot apply for MSP before you arrive.Additional feesMandatory Student Society fees$249.80/semesterStudents studying for two semesters will need to pay an extra $286 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.Partner InstitutionsAs an exchange student, you'll take courses at Camosun that will count as credit toward your program of study at your home institution. It's a great way to see the world while continuing to make progress in your studies. Camosun currently has exchange partnerships with schools worldwide.Czech RepublicPalacký UniversityDenmarkBusiness Academy Aarhus, University of Applied SciencesFinlandKajaani University of Applied ScienceFranceINSEEC GroupGermanyHeilbronn University of Applied SciencesIngolstadt University of Applied SciencesJapanJosai International UniversityKansai Gaidai UniversityUniversity of MoriokaNetherlandsFontys University of Applied SciencesNorwayUniversity of AgderNew ZealandAra Institute of CanterburySouth KoreaHallym UniversitySpainUniversitat Autonoma de BarcelonaSwedenJönköping UniversitySwitzerlandBern University of Applied SciencesSwiss Federal Institute of Sport MagglingenWalesUniversity of Wales Trinity Saint David Get in touch Contact the study abroad advisor at your home institution or e-mail us!studyabroad@camosun.ca