Vancouver's career-focused public college, known for hands-on training in culinary arts, health care, trades and design.
Vancouver Community College (VCC) is a public college in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. It is one of the oldest post-secondary institutions in the province and offers a wide range of certificate, diploma, associate degree, post-degree and apprenticeship programmes.
VCC is especially well known for its culinary and baking programmes, its health sciences training, and its trades and technology offerings. Classes are generally small and practical, with strong ties to local employers so that learning reflects what workplaces actually need.
The college also serves adult learners through upgrading, English language and university-transfer courses, and it welcomes a diverse student body from across Canada and around the world. Many graduates move directly into jobs in Metro Vancouver and across British Columbia.
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.
VCC offers its own entrance awards, in-course scholarships and bursaries funded through the VCC Foundation.
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. Figures the school does not publish as one amount are estimates. Confirm the current figure on Vancouver Community College’s fee page.
Ask Vancouver Community College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Vancouver Community College.
Applications to Vancouver Community College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Requirements vary by programme, but most applicants need high school graduation or equivalent, with some programmes asking for specific courses, English proficiency, an interview or a portfolio. Some programmes have additional health or safety requirements.
Apply through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by creating an account and selecting Vancouver Community College and your programme. Check the college's programme pages for any extra documents or deadlines.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Vancouver Community College and EducationPlannerBC.
VCC's main campus is located near downtown Vancouver, close to transit, shops and restaurants, on the edge of the Strathcona and Chinatown neighbourhoods. Vancouver is a large, multicultural coastal city with a mild climate and a high cost of living.
VCC has a diverse, mature student body, with many learners balancing study with work or family. Student services, clubs and events help build community across the downtown campuses.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.