A regional public college serving the Okanagan and Shuswap with trades, health, business and university-transfer programs close to home.
Okanagan College is a public college with campuses across the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap region of British Columbia. It offers certificates, diplomas, apprenticeship training, applied degrees and university-transfer courses, along with a growing range of degrees.
The college is known for hands-on learning, small class sizes and strong links to regional employers. Its trades and technology programs are among the most established in the interior of the province, and its business, health and viticulture programs reflect the local economy.
Students can often begin a university degree close to home through transfer pathways, or move straight into skilled careers through shorter career programs. Support services, tutoring and Indigenous education resources are available at its main campuses.
Tuition in CA$, 2025-2026
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.
The college offers its own entrance awards, in-course scholarships and bursaries funded largely by donors and community partners.
Tuition for 2025-26 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 Okanagan College’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Okanagan College.
Applications to Okanagan College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Most programs require high school graduation with specific course prerequisites, and some also ask for an interview, portfolio or placement assessment. Competitive health programs may have additional requirements.
Apply online through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by creating an account, selecting your program and submitting transcripts. Apply early for popular programs.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Okanagan College and EducationPlannerBC.
Kelowna is a mid-sized city on Okanagan Lake, known for orchards, vineyards, beaches and nearby ski hills. The Kelowna campus is the college's largest, with trades training facilities, classrooms and student services.
Student life centres on smaller campuses where students get to know classmates and instructors. Student associations, clubs and events help build community across the region.
The Coyotes compete in college-level athletics in the Pacific Western Athletic Association.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.