Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located in the heart of the city of Vancouver and is the first and largest government accredited public post secondary college in British Columbia.

Practical education

VCC offers award-winning career programs and first-year university programs, all taught by highly-qualified faculty and instructors. You will learn practical and hands-on skills in an interactive learning environment. This type of experiential learning will prepare you for your dream job in a new career.

Pathway to Canadian Credentials and Employment Opportunities

VCC has the career program that is right for you. VCC has played a key role in helping industry meet today's need for highly-skilled employees. Most of VCC's programs integrate classroom learning and practical training to prepare students for employment. Our graduates have one of the highest succcess rates for finding jobs in B.C. International students in full-time career programs are eligible for the following work in Canada:

• Working Off Campus : International students are eligible to work part-time, up to 20 hours per week during their studies, and full-time during program breaks if enrolled full-time in a VCC certificate, diploma or degree program that is six months or longer.

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• Post-Graduation Work Permit : International students will be eligible to apply for PGWP after completing a full time certificate, diploma or degree program of 8 months or longer. For details, visit the Canadian Citizenship & Immigration at www.cic.gc.ca.