Tuition & fees for international students
Tuition and fees
Douglas College has some of the most affordable international tuition fees in Canada and provides a range of entrance scholarships for top incoming students.
Programs are priced on a per credit basis. Currently, the international per credit fee for all programs is $649.50 CAD. One year of study (30 credits) will cost $19,485.00 CAD (30 credits x $649.50 CAD) plus mandatory student fees. For a breakdown of our current fees and approximate costs, please see the chart below. You can also visit Douglas College’s tuition fees website and click on “International student fees” for more detailed information.
Semester and annual cost breakdown
| One semester (12 credits) | 12 months (30 credits) | ||
College-related fees | |||
Tuition | $7,794 | $19,485 | |
| Medical coverage | $264* | $1,354** | |
| Student fees | $166.86 | $500.57 | |
| Transportation (U-Pass) | $184.00 | $552.00 | |
| Total | $8,408.86 | $21,891.57 | |
Additional expenses (approximate) | |||
| Housing and food*** | $4,500 | $13,500 | |
| Miscellaneous*** | $1,500 | $4,500 | |
| Books and supplies*** | $875 | $2,625 | |
| Total | $6,875 | $20,625 |
Please refer to Living in Vancouver for more information on housing costs and availability.
*This includes the New International Student Basic Medical Insurance from Guard.me + 1 month of the BC Medical Services Plan (DSU Extended Medical Insurance is an additional $265 if student starts in September).
**This includes New International Student Basic Medical Insurance from Guard.me + 9 months of the BC Medical Services Plan + DSU Extended Medical Insurance.
***This is what a typical first-year budget looks like for a student studying at Douglas College. Some fees, such as accommodation and food, miscellaneous, book and supplies, are estimates for your references; and vary between individual students. Estimated expenses are based on a student living in homestay and taking public transit.
Please note: Tuition and student fees subject to change.
Admissions deposit
International students who are made an offer of admission are required to submit a deposit of $9,500 CAD by the date stated in the offer letter. Payment methods can be found within your offer letter. This deposit is required in order for Douglas College to issue a Letter of Acceptance, and will be applied towards the first semester tuition and fees.
Before submitting a deposit, students are required to acknowledge our refund and deferral policy. Once an initial Letter of Acceptance (LOA) has been issued, the deposit becomes nonrefundable with the exception of the conditions described in the Refunds section. Students who are not eligible to study in their accepted semester or those who would prefer to defer for personal reasons may request a Deferral. Refund and Deferral Request must be received by the Refund and Deferral deadline.
For more details regarding the deposit required of international student applicants for admission or readmission to Douglas College, please visit International student deposit refund and deferral policy.
Tuition fees
View Cost Schedule for 2025: Supplement for International Students