A hands-on polytechnic known for career-focused diplomas, trades training and strong ties to British Columbia employers.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology, widely known as BCIT, is a public polytechnic in Burnaby, British Columbia. It focuses on applied, hands-on learning, with programs designed around the needs of industry and updated regularly with employer input.
BCIT offers certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and trades and apprenticeship training across areas such as engineering technology, health sciences, business, computing, construction and natural resources. Many programs include labs, shops, simulations and work placements so students build practical skills from the start.
The school serves recent high school graduates, career changers and working professionals through full-time, part-time and online options. Its reputation for job-ready graduates draws students from across British Columbia, Canada and abroad.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in British Columbia apply for student aid through StudentAid BC; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
BCIT offers its own entrance awards, in-course bursaries and need-based financial support funded largely through donors.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on British Columbia Institute of Technology’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Applications to British Columbia Institute of Technology go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Applicants usually need high school graduation with specific course prerequisites such as math, English and sciences, depending on the program. Some programs also require an interview, portfolio, entrance exam or work experience.
Apply through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by selecting your program and submitting your transcripts and supporting documents. Competitive programs can fill early, so apply well ahead of the start date.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with British Columbia Institute of Technology and EducationPlannerBC.
The main campus sits on a large site in Burnaby, a city in Metro Vancouver with good transit links to downtown Vancouver. The area offers a mix of urban amenities, parks and mountain views nearby.
Student life centres on the Burnaby campus, with clubs, events and services run through the student association. Many students balance classes with work placements, part-time jobs or family commitments.
BCIT fields varsity teams in college-level competition alongside intramural and recreation programs.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.