Langara College is a Vancouver public college known for its university transfer pathways, career-focused diplomas and strong student support.
Langara College is a public college in south Vancouver, British Columbia, offering university studies, career diplomas, degrees and continuing studies. It began in 1965 as Vancouver City College and became an independent college in 1994.
Many students begin their post-secondary studies at Langara before transferring to a university in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada, taking advantage of small class sizes and well-established transfer agreements. Others complete career programs in areas such as business, health, computer science and journalism.
The college serves a diverse community of domestic and international students and offers a range of supports, including tutoring, advising, library services and career help. Its location on a single main campus makes it easy to get around and well connected to transit.
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.
Langara offers its own entrance awards, bursaries and in-course scholarships through its financial aid and awards office.
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 Langara College’s fee page.
Ask Langara College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Langara College.
Applications to Langara College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Applicants typically need high school graduation with specific course prerequisites that vary by program, and some programs have additional requirements. International and English-language applicants may need to show language proficiency.
Apply through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by selecting Langara College and your desired program. Apply early, as some competitive programs fill quickly.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Langara College and EducationPlannerBC.
Langara College's main campus sits in a residential area of south Vancouver, close to Oakridge and the Canada Line SkyTrain. The campus is compact, with modern academic buildings, a library and green space nearby.
Langara has an active campus community with student clubs, events and services run in part by the student union. As a commuter college, it offers flexible schedules and a welcoming, multicultural atmosphere.
The Falcons compete in college varsity sports within the British Columbia college conference.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.