Douglas College

About

Located in New Westminster, Canada, Douglas College is a prominent public post-secondary institution renowned for combining the academic rigor of a university with the supportive, teaching-focused environment of a college. Its strongest programs include career-ready credentials in commerce, health sciences, computing science, and the performing arts, all designed to facilitate seamless university transfer or direct entry into the workforce. International students benefit from a welcoming and inclusive campus culture, supported by the dedicated International Education department that assists with everything from immigration advising to peer-mentoring and transition workshops. While instruction is primarily in English, the college provides comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) pathways and specialized academic supports to help global learners succeed. A distinctive characteristic of Douglas College is its dual-admission agreements with major universities, allowing international students to complete their foundational undergraduate degrees here before smoothly transitioning to top-tier research universities to finish their studies.

Background

Douglas College is the largest college in British Columbia, Canada with 7,958 full-time equivalent students in 2023-24. Douglas College offers bachelor's degrees and general university arts and science courses, as well as career programs in health care, human services, business and the creative arts.

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