Douglas College

Every fall, a fresh wave of Nepali students lands in Metro Vancouver and finds their way to a campus one block from the SkyTrain in New Westminster. That’s Douglas College (official site) – a public college chartered in 1970 that has grown into one of British Columbia’s largest degree-granting colleges, with close to 25,000 students and partners across PACWEST, CCAA and NWAACC athletics conferences.

What draws international students in particular is Douglas’s role as a bridge: associate degrees and university-transfer credits that ladder directly into BC’s research universities, alongside applied diplomas and bachelor’s programs built for the local job market. For a Nepali student weighing cost, credit transfer and a realistic path to post-graduation work, it’s a practical middle ground between a large university and a career college.

Douglas College Campuses

Douglas College runs two campuses in Metro Vancouver, both actively recruiting international students:

Number Of Courses And Course Level Offered By Douglas College

Douglas College offers more than 100 programs across six faculties – Applied Community Studies, Commerce and Business Administration, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Language, Literature and Performing Arts, and Science and Technology.

Campus Life

International students at Douglas College have access to a full range of campus facilities, including:

• Student housing at the New Westminster campus
• Bookstore
• Parking
• Food services and meal plans
• Athletics and wellness
• Lockers

Notable Alumni

Some of Douglas College’s well-known alumni include:

• Terry Glavin – Canadian Author
• Dan Lok – Entrepreneur
• Elizabeth Bachinsky – Canadian Poet
• Frank Giustra – Canadian Businessman

Douglas College Fees

You can find semester-wise tuition fee/tuition and fee per annum for UG, PG, Diploma and MBA courses here:

Library

The Douglas College Library operates locations at both the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses, giving students access to roughly 140,000 physical items plus more than 600,000 online resources, journals and databases. Research help is available by email at researchhelp@douglascollege.ca, by text at 604-227-3620, or by phone at 604-527-5176, alongside a full slate of subject research guides.

Career Support, Co-op and Part-Time Work

Douglas College’s Career Centre runs one-on-one coaching with professional career advisors, job-search workshops and an online job board (Career Hub) open to current students. Many business, computing and applied programs also offer optional co-operative education placements, alternating semesters of study with paid, full-time work terms that build Canadian work experience before graduation.

International students on a valid study permit can generally work part-time off campus while classes are in session and full-time during scheduled breaks, under the same federal rules that apply across Canadian DLIs – the Career Centre and International Student Services offices can confirm current hour limits and help with resume and job-search prep specific to the Metro Vancouver market.

More Details About Douglas College For Nepalese Students

• Douglas College’s main campus is in New Westminster, one block from the SkyTrain.
• Most post-degree and post-baccalaureate diplomas require a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.
• Douglas offers its own English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) pathway for students who don’t yet meet the IELTS/TOEFL requirement.

Upcoming Intakes For Douglas College

Douglas College admits students three times a year – Winter (January), Summer (May) and Fall (September) – with the September intake carrying the widest range of open programs. Because limited-enrolment programs in business, computing and health sciences can fill before the official deadline, it’s worth applying as early as possible rather than waiting for the cut-off.

Eligibility Criteria

Important Details About Douglas College For Nepalese Students:

Contact Information Of Douglas College For International Students

Phone Number

604 527 5400

Mobile Number

604 527 5650

Website:

https://www.douglascollege.ca/

Location (New Westminster Campus):

Address:

700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada – V3M 5Z5

International Entrance Exams – Scores Required For Admission:

Students who don’t yet meet these scores can enter through Douglas’s own English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program instead of retesting.

Admission Requirements For Douglas College

Documents Required

• Completed application form and CAD 100 application fee
• Official transcripts & certificates (Grade 10, Grade 12, and diploma/bachelor’s if applicable)
• Passport copy (photo and validity pages)
• Official IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score report
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Proof of funds / bank statement

For the full, current checklist and formatting requirements, see Goreto’s study-abroad resources page.

Deadline For Admissions

Douglas College reviews international applications on a rolling basis, so there’s no single fixed cut-off – but seats in limited-enrolment programs fill up well before the official deadline. As a general rule, apply 6–9 months ahead of your intended intake (Winter, Summer or Fall) to leave enough time for a decision, a study permit application, and travel planning.

Program Details

Accommodation For Nepalese Students Studying At Douglas College

On – Campus Accommodation

Douglas College’s first purpose-built student residence, 808 Royal, sits directly across the street from the New Westminster campus at Eighth Street and Royal Avenue. The building is being developed to add 368 student beds in a mix of private and shared layouts, alongside study spaces, community kitchens and a convenience store, so students can walk to class without a commute.

Off – Campus Accommodation

Douglas College’s Housing and Childcare office maintains partnerships with vetted homestay and off-campus housing providers – including FCI, Cypress Accommodations, CanBeHome Canada Homestay and Global Education City – that place international students with screened host families or in managed student residences around Metro Vancouver. New students are encouraged to arrange a homestay or short-term stay for their first few weeks before searching for longer-term rentals in New Westminster or Coquitlam.