- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 11.0701
- Duration
- 2 year associate degree
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A two year associate degree in computer science, covering programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, computer systems and university transferable science courses.
An associate degree carries two years of transferable credit rather than one, which makes it a stronger bridge than the computing transfer certificate.
Associate of Science - Computer Science is taught at Vancouver Community College, a public college and a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19279717512. Because Associate of Science - Computer Science is a college credential rather than a degree, a post-graduation work permit after Associate of Science - Computer Science depends on the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which is checked against your programme when you apply for the permit rather than when you enrol. Confirm the position for Associate of Science - Computer Science and your exact intake in writing before you pay a deposit. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is also required alongside the Associate of Science - Computer Science study permit application.
Applicants to Associate of Science - Computer Science need Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for computer science associate degree is recorded at CAD 23,995. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against computer science associate degree. computer science associate degree lists five entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages your computer science associate degree application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Class 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 56; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: A fee of CAD 145 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: computer science associate degree is a college credential, not a degree, so the federal field of study requirement applies. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for the work permit, against a list that is revised. Confirm the position for your programme and intake in writing.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Software Developer: after completing a degree
- Junior Programmer: with demonstrable work
- Data Analyst: after further study
- IT Support Analyst: entry level roles
- Bachelor Degree Entry: transferring with two years of credit
- Further Study: completing a computing degree
Reality check: compare this against the one year computing transfer certificate, because the associate degree costs more but carries twice the credit and is a credential itself.
About Vancouver Community College - Broadway
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #6833
- Established
- 1965
- Reference No.
- O19279717512