A Victoria-based public college known for hands-on trades, health and applied programs, small classes and strong university transfer pathways.
Camosun College is a public college serving southern Vancouver Island, offering certificates, diplomas, applied degrees, apprenticeship training and university transfer courses. It is known for practical, career-focused learning and instructors with industry experience.
The college has two main campuses in the Greater Victoria area and enrols a large number of students from the region, other parts of Canada and around the world. Programs span trades and technology, health and human services, business, arts and science, and University of Victoria transfer options.
Small class sizes, co-operative education opportunities and applied research projects give students chances to build experience before they graduate. Many students continue on to university through transfer agreements, while others move straight into the workforce.
Estimated 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.
Camosun offers its own entrance awards, in-course scholarships and need-based bursaries funded largely by donors.
Figures cover tuition only for a typical two-semester full-time diploma program, not ancillary fees, books or housing. These are estimates for a typical full-time program and exclude ancillary fees; confirm the current figure on Camosun College’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Camosun College.
Applications to Camosun College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Most programs require high school graduation with specific course prerequisites, and some competitive programs add selection criteria. Trades and some other programs may accept mature applicants without a Grade 12 diploma.
Apply online through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, selecting your program and uploading transcripts as requested.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Camosun College and EducationPlannerBC.
Victoria is British Columbia's capital, a mild-climate coastal city known for its harbour, parks and cycling-friendly streets. The Lansdowne campus sits in a residential area close to the University of Victoria, and the Interurban campus is in a more rural setting to the north-west.
Camosun has a commuter-style campus culture with a strong sense of community, supported by an active student society. Students enjoy Victoria's mild climate, outdoor recreation and arts scene.
The Chargers compete in college-level varsity sports within the Pacific Western Athletic Association.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.