Post-secondary education systems, programs and credentials differ from province to province. In B.C., the post-secondary education system is integrated, which means that:
*Language training institutions may voluntarily apply to be regulated if they wish to host international students on study permits.
Use the following list to look up post-secondary institutions authorized to offer post-secondary education in B.C.
Note: With the exception of the public post-secondary institutions, this list is not exhaustive, and students must check with their institution to make sure it meets quality education standards or is authorized to grant degrees in B.C.
To view the level of credentials offered by different types of authorized post-secondary institutions, click here.
B.C. Public Post-secondary Institutions
Private and Out-of-Province Public Degree-Granting Institutions
Private Training Institutions (includes regulated Private Language Institutions)
Please visit PTIB for a list of certified institutions.
Theological Institutions
Aboriginal-Controlled Post-secondary Institutes
Please visit the Indigenous Adult & Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) for a list of member institutes.