Why Langara?

10 Important Reasons to Study at Langara

1. Choice and selection: Langara offers more than 900 courses in over 60 subjects; more transferable courses than any other transfer program in the province
2. Attention: Small class sizes ensure access to direct support from instructors, and active engagement in classes
3. Partnerships: Langara's University Quality Alliance program provides Langara students with pathways to some of the top universities in Canada; Langara sent more students to UBC than any other institution in Canada, and transferred more students to post-secondary institutions than any other institution in British Columbia
4. Extra-curricular Programming: The Langara PLUS program offers international students at Langara programming in 4 areas outside of class:
   1. Study Skills Workshops
   2. Life Skills Workshops
   3. Leisure Activities
   4. Recreation Activities
5. Support: Award-winning student support services including walk-in Biology, Chemistry, Math/Statistics, Physics and Writing Centres for extra help with course work
6. Accessibility: centrally located between downtown Vancouver to the north, the Vancouver International Airport to the south, the University of British Columbia to the west and Simon Fraser University to the east; easy transit access with both rapid transit and numerous bus routes serving Langara students
7. Savings: tuition is more affordable than universities for the same transferable credits
8. Easy Transition: Langara provides a gentle transition from high school to universities in Canada, with more support and opportunity for success than entering a university in first year; 3 academic semesters provide instruction year-round so students can strategically plan a regular course load over 12 months instead of 8 months at universities; Langara also offers one of Canada's largest Homestay programs with an amazing record of student satisfaction
9. International Students are a Priority: international students receive priority registration in their first 3 semesters at Langara (they register before Canadian students) to help them get the courses they need at convenient times
10. Location: Vancouver is consistently rated as one of the most liveable and beautiful cities in the world with safety and beauty ranking high among other cities around the world.