Some universities in British Columbia are still accepting applications for January admission intake for select programs.
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International students looking to study in Canada in January 2021 may still be able to apply for admission. Select programs at certain Canadian universities are still accepting applications. Deadlines for January Intake Admissions are approaching fast and we would recommend getting started soon.
Universities in British Columbia, Canada
Location: Prince George, British Columbia
Ranking: #28 Most Innovative University in Canada ; #34 Best Overall University in Canada
About UNBC: The University of Northern British Columbia is one of Canada's best small universities, located in the beautiful Northern British Columbia. UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. It is one of BC’s research-intensive universities and offers programs in science, arts, business, and much more. Canada’s Maclean’s magazine has ranked UNBC in the top 3 of the country’s best small universities for ten consecutive years. Internationally, their strength of a diverse student body has put them in the top 4% of universities worldwide by Time Higher Education. UNBC admissions are open for January intake for select programs.
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Rankings: #48 Best University in Canada
About TRU: Thompson Rivers University offers 140 programs on a scenic campus, with everything from trades and technical courses to undergraduate degrees and master’s programs. Located in Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia, TRU gives students the advantage of small class sizes, the availability of undergraduate research, and a centrally located campus that is minutes from malls, restaurants, and services. Thompson Rivers University is ranked in the top 11% of universities in the world and was recently named one of North America's top sustainability universities. TRU admissions are open for January intake for select programs.
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Rankings: #40 Best University in Canada
About VIU: Vancouver Island University boasts small class sizes and offers undergraduate degrees in arts, business, education, and sciences. It is also home to trades and graduate programs, continuing education studies, academic preparation, and an extensive number of traditional and non-traditional programs, including natural resource protection, tourism management, and jazz studies. For those interested in coastal and marine research, there’s the Deep Bay Marine Field Station with state-of-the-art labs and a seawater tank near an estuarine ecosystem. Last year, the Health and Science Centre opened, housing research and teaching labs for chemistry, environmental research, nursing, and other health programs. VIU has a 91% employment rate for new grads 3 years after university. VIU has 16% international students on their campus, ensuring a diverse student population with plenty of learning opportunities. VIU admissions are open for January intake for select programs.
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Rankings: #61 Best University in Canada ; #22 Best MBA in Canada
About RRU: Royal Roads University was founded in 1995 on four academic pillars: leadership, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and conflict resolution. They are known as Canada's University for Working Professionals because of their focus on creating practical, career-focused programs that individuals can complete with the flexibility needed as a working professional. They also offer an accelerated undergrad degree where years three and four of a Bachelor's degree are combined into a 12-month intensive program. Their flexible admissions process focuses on understanding your holistic profile as an applicant and taking into account your years of work experience and special circumstances. January intake admissions for RRU are open for select programs.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Rankings: #81 Best University in Canada
About UCW: University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, teaching-focused institution in Canada, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and international students. They collaborate with digital leaders such as Salesforce (Trailhead), IBM, and Tableau to create course content that includes practical digital education. Some of their popular programs include their Associate degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, and their MBA program. Past alumni of UCW work for some of the leading organizations in the world including Nestle, Apple, Scotiabank, Telus, and much more. UCW has a 100% graduate employment rate within 6 months of graduation. January intake admissions for UCW are open for select programs.
January 2021 admission seats are filling up at these universities as well, with select programs open for admission. If you are an international student looking to apply for the January 2021 intake, submit your profile to check your eligibility.
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