At Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, Canada, University Transfer: Computing Science and Software Systems Certificate is offered as a certificate in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,391 per total (CAD 6,700 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,700 / total
International tuition: CAD 22,391 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The University Transfer Computing Science and Software Systems certificate explores incorporating critical thinking into theoretical reasoning and decision making, utilizes information literacy to determine the nature and extent of information required. Students will apply scientific and quantitative methodology, analytical skills, and problem-solving in math and computer programming skills.
This program has several options:
1. SFU Software Systems Transfer
- Software Systems Pathway (Assured - 16 months to complete VCC courses)
- Software Systems Pathway (Competitive admission - maximum 3 years to complete VCC courses)
2. UBC BSc in Computer Science Transfer (Competitive
admission)
3. UBC BA in Computer Science Transfer (Competitive admission)
To apply to any of these options, please submit your application to the University Transfer Computing Science and Software Systems Certificate".
Requirements
Admission Requirements: This University Transfer certificate requires Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent. English is met through English 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or through VCC's English Language Proficiency standard at an equivalent English 12 'C+' level; the programme page names no specific IELTS, TOEFL or other standardized score, so applicants should confirm current test routes with VCC's own English Language Proficiency requirements. Mathematics is met through Pre-Calculus 12 at a minimum 'B', VCC Math 0983 and Math 0993 both at a minimum 'B', Math 1020 at a minimum 'C', or the VCC Math Precalculus Assessment Test at 72% or higher. A science prerequisite is also required: Physics 12, Chemistry 12 or Biology 12, each at a minimum 'C+', or the equivalent split-level courses. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, at least 16 years old or a secondary-school graduate, and submit official transcripts and any other required documents; complete, eligible applications are offered seats in the order they are finished.
Application Details
Start Date:May and September intakes. VCC's academic year runs in three terms: Winter (January to April), Spring/Summer (May to August) and Fall (September to December).
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC. VCC publishes this programme's windows term by term on its When to Apply page: Spring/Summer 2027 entry (May start) — open 15 November 2026, close 1 April 2027; Fall 2027 entry (September start) — open 15 March 2027, close 1 August 2027. Seats go to eligible applicants in the order their applications are completed, so the programme can close before the listed end date once it fills. VCC flags this programme as one that still accepts late applications after the close date. VCC's page for this programme states it is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and points international students to VCC International, which lists separately the programmes and intakes open to them; there the application periods open on 1 February, 1 June and 1 October of the previous year for the Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall terms, with no fixed closing date — a programme accepts applications until roughly three to four months before classes begin, or until its seats are gone.
