How to Apply
How to Apply to all Programs – The Application Process
- Complete an application form for each program to which you are applying. Return the form(s) and all necessary documents to the College with a CAD$155 non-refundable application fee*, payable to Langara College, by VISA or Mastercard. Return the application to Langara College Registrar’s Office, International Admissions, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA V5Y 2Z6
- To apply online, visit the PASBC. Remember to send by mail all of the required documents as soon as possible.
- You will receive an ‘Offer of Admission’ if you are admissible to the College.
- Confirm acceptance of the College’s Offer of Admission by paying the International Student Semester Fee*, which includes a non-refundable, non-transferable Commitment Fee.* These fees will be applied to your tuition fees.
- Upon receipt of your International Student Semester Fee, the College will send you a ‘Letter of Acceptance’ confirming your acceptance into the College.
- Take your ‘Letter of Acceptance’ or ‘Provisional Letter of Acceptance’ to the Canadian Embassy or High Commission to apply for a Study Permit and an entry visa to Canada.
- Report to Langara College on the date designated on your Letter of Acceptance. Carefully read all the information sheets enclosed with your Letter of Acceptance.
* Fees are subject to change. Please see the College website for fee information.
Documents Required for Application Evaluation
- A completed Langara College Application Form for each program to which you are applying indicating the desired start date.
- Official transcripts/marksheets/academic records that show all the subjects taken and grades obtained for the last two years of secondary school studies. If the date of graduation is not shown on the transcript, proof of graduation such as a graduation certificate or a graduation statement issued by the appropriate educational authorities must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
- Official post-secondary transcripts may be used in lieu of secondary school transcripts. The transcript must indicate successful completion of at least one full academic year, or successful completion of a minimum of 24 university-level credits at a recognized North American university or college.
- Official English translations of the above documents must also be submitted if the original documents are not written in English.
- All transcripts submitted are confidential and become the property of the College.
- Proof of English language proficiency. Official test scores or transcripts must be sent directly to the College from the testing authority or school.
- Some Career programs and Arts and Science Limited Enrolment programs may require further documentation. Consult the College Calendar or College website for specific program requirements.
- When you arrive at the College, you must give the International Education Department a copy of your Study Permit, a copy of the photo page of your passport, and proof of medical insurance.
Application Deadlines
Arts and Science (University-Transfer) Programs.
Students should apply at least six months before the start of the semester in which they want to begin their studies. Applications are accepted beginning 11 months before each semester.
Arts and science programs have intakes each semester. Students interested in a career or arts and science limited enrolment program should check the program information for intake semesters.
In many parts of the world, the processing time required to obtain a Study Permit from a Canadian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate Office is 6-8 weeks or more. It is the students' responsibility to make sure that they are able to report to the College on the date specified in their Letter of Acceptance, approximately five weeks before the semester begins, to attend an orientation and course planning session, write any necessary placement tests, and obtain necessary course registration information. For the latest information on admission to Langara College and application and document deadlines, students may refer here.
Career Programs and Arts and Science Limited Enrolment Programs
Apply at least six months before the start of the program. Applications are accepted beginning 11 months before the intake semester. Most programs have September intakes, but some programs accept students in January and May.
In many parts of the world, the processing time required to obtain a Study Permit from a Canadian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate Office is 6-8 weeks or more. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are able to report to the College on the first day of classes for your program. For the latest information on admission to Langara and application and document deadlines, click here.