Coquitlam College

Overview

English Name: Coquitlam College

Founded: 1982

Institution Type: College

Coquitlam College is a private, degree-transfer college in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1982.

Originally based in Coquitlam, it now operates from a Vancouver campus and has grown from an initial cohort of a few dozen students into an institution serving a diverse, international student body. It was among the first private colleges admitted to the BC Transfer System in 1991 and remains a member of the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer, letting students earn university-level credits that transfer directly to institutions such as UBC and SFU.

The college's core offering is its University Transfer Program, capped by a two-year Associate of Arts Degree spanning arts, humanities, business and the sciences. Alongside this, Coquitlam College runs a BC-accredited secondary program leading to the Dogwood Diploma, an accelerated Adult Graduation Diploma for learners eighteen and older, and English-language and university-preparation programs that build academic English before transfer studies begin.

As a federally Designated Learning Institution, it is authorized to enrol international students on a study permit.

Small class sizes and individualized instruction anchor its teaching model, and its curriculum emphasizes rigorous coursework meant to prepare students to become engaged global citizens ready for degree completion at a partner university.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for Coquitlam College are listed below.

Academic Details

Coquitlam College's academic profile in numbers is listed below.

Programs Offered

Coquitlam College's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

6 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

How to apply to Coquitlam College

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Coquitlam College, in five steps.

1. 1
   Find a programme that fits your goals

   Use the programme finder to browse Coquitlam College's 6 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

2. 2
   Confirm you meet the requirements

   Programme-level requirements at Coquitlam College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

3. 3
   Assemble your application package

   Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

4. 4
   Submit your application

   Coquitlam College processes applications through www.coquitlamcollege.com. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

5. 5
   Contact admissions and follow up

   Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at 16049396633. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coquitlam College

Concise answers to common questions about Coquitlam College.

Top-Ranked Universities in Canada

Some Canada systems publish government rating frameworks (NIRF, QS Stars, regulatory grading) alongside rankings. These add independent signals beyond commercial ranking tables.

McGill University

Montréal · Public · QS 2027 #30

University of Toronto

Toronto · Public · QS 2027 #32

University of Alberta

Edmonton · Public · QS 2027 #96

University of Waterloo

Waterloo · Public · QS 2027 #113 =

Western University

London · Public · QS 2027 #142 =

Faculties at nearby universities

Also in Coquitlam: universities located close to Coquitlam College.

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver · Public · Est. 1908

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby · Public · QS 2027 #312

University of Victoria

Victoria · Public · QS 2027 #370 =

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops · Public · Est. 1970

University of Northern British Columbia

Prince George · Public · QS 2027 #1201-1400

Where Else to Study Upgrading/upskilling

Upgrading/upskilling is also taught at these universities in Canada.

University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford · Public · Est. 1974

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo · Public · QS 2025 #1201-1400

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Burnaby · Public · Est. 1964

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey · Public · Est. 1981

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

Merritt · Private · Est. 1983

Universities Compared with Coquitlam College

Below are universities sometimes compared with Coquitlam College.

Booth University College

Winnipeg · Est. 1982

Redeemer University

Ancaster · Private · Est. 1982

Aurora College

Fort Smith · Public · Est. 1981

National Circus School

Montréal · Public · Est. 1981

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau · Public · Est. 1981

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