BCIT — British Columbia Institute of Technology
$16,000
Tuition/yr
17,000
Enrollment
About BCIT — British Columbia Institute of Technology
BCIT is a polytechnic institute in Burnaby, Canada, offering applied diplomas, degrees, and trades programs across technology, engineering, health, and business.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is a publicly funded polytechnic institute established in 1960 and based in Burnaby, British Columbia. It serves over 44,000 students annually, including more than 12,900 full-time equivalents, across six campuses in Metro Vancouver, with its main campus on Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby.
BCIT offers more than 300 programs through six schools covering Computing and Academic Studies, Business and Media, Health Sciences, Construction and the Environment, Energy, and Transportation. Programs range from trade certificates and two-year diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees, all designed around hands-on, industry-aligned learning. The Computer Systems Technology diploma and engineering technology programs are among its most sought-after credentials for international students.
The institution has over 210,000 alumni and reports a strong graduate employment record. Because BCIT is a polytechnic rather than a research university, it does not appear in QS or Times Higher Education world university rankings, which primarily assess research output. It has been recognized by Times Higher Education in its Global Employability Ranking for its graduate employment outcomes.
Campus & Location
British Columbia
Urban
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
PGWP 3 years for 2-year programs.
For Nepali students
Located in Burnaby near Vancouver. Canada's largest polytechnic by reputation. Very strong in IT, Computing, Engineering Technology, Business, and Health. High graduate employment rate. Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs eligible for PGWP.
- BCIT's two-year diploma programs in Computing, Engineering Technology, and Business are structured for direct industry entry, an efficient path for Nepali students seeking Canadian work experience without committing to a four-year degree. The 2-year Computer Systems Technology diploma costs approximately CAD 52,000 in total international tuition (roughly CAD 26,000 per year), making it more affordable than most Canadian university degree programs.
- All full-time diploma and degree programs of 2 years or more qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years, giving graduates substantial time to gain Canadian work experience and pursue permanent residency under Express Entry or the BC PNP Tech pathway, a realistic route for Nepali IT and engineering graduates.
- BCIT's over 4,500 international students from more than 110 countries create a diverse campus environment; the Burnaby campus's proximity to the large South Asian diaspora community in Surrey and Burnaby provides practical social and cultural support networks for Nepali students.
- The institute offers entrance awards and financial aid for international students, and its shorter diploma programs allow Nepali students to enter the Canadian workforce faster compared to four-year university degrees, keeping total study costs lower while still providing PGWP-eligible credentials.
Programs(6)
Advanced Diploma — Computer Systems Technology
School of Computing & Academic Studies
Computer Science & ITAdvanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
School of Computing and Academic Studies
Computer Science & ITData last verified from official sources · Disclaimer
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