Douglas College

Douglas College is a public college in New Westminster, British Columbia, in the Metro Vancouver area, and it has taught students since 1970 (Wikipedia). It offers bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, certificates, associate degrees and one- and two-year post-degree programs for students who already hold a degree.

This profile is for Nepali students considering Douglas for a diploma after +2, a post-degree diploma after a bachelor’s, or a bachelor’s degree. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when programs start, work rights, scholarships and a few programs open to international students. The programs open to you, with credential, length and campus, are in our Douglas programs guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our Douglas admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose Douglas College?

Douglas gives you a public college in Metro Vancouver with one-year and two-year post-degree diplomas in IT, data, supply chain and accounting, plus diplomas and bachelor’s degrees after +2.

• Post-degree programs in IT and business. The Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management post-degree diplomas are both on Douglas’s PGWP-eligible list. The two-year post-baccalaureate diplomas can give you a longer PGWP.
• For bachelor’s holders. A three-year bachelor’s degree with a 60% average is enough for the post-degree programs, so most Nepali graduates qualify. You can also combine two one-year post-degree diplomas over two years.
• Bachelor’s degrees and university transfer after +2. Douglas’s bachelor’s degrees, such as the BBA in Management, have no PGWP field-of-study rule. Associate degrees let you start at Douglas and transfer to a university such as UBC or SFU.
• Metro Vancouver. The campuses are close to SkyTrain stations, and your student fees include a U-Pass for transit. Rent in the Vancouver area is among the highest in Canada, and Douglas doesn’t have a student residence yet.

Where are Douglas College’s campuses?

Douglas teaches at two main campuses, New Westminster and Coquitlam, plus the Anvil Office Tower in New Westminster, all in Metro Vancouver.

We found no private partner campuses teaching Douglas programs, so the curriculum-licensing PGWP rule doesn’t apply here. Some programs run at both main campuses, and you may take classes at either one. See Douglas’s addresses and maps page for maps.

How much does Douglas College cost for international students?

Douglas’s fee estimator shows about CAD 23,400 to 24,700 a year for most international programs, covering tuition and student fees for 30 to 31 credits.

That is roughly Rs 25 to 27 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our CAD to Rs forex converter. Douglas charges tuition per credit, and the tuition and fee estimator adds student activity fees, the U-Pass and the health and dental plan for your program.

A one-year post-degree diploma costs about CAD 23,400, and two-year diplomas and post-baccalaureate diplomas about CAD 46,650 in total. The BBA costs about CAD 23,500 a year and the BSN in Nursing about CAD 24,100 to 24,700 a year. Textbooks are extra, and first-semester students pay CAD 148.50 for basic medical insurance until they join BC’s Medical Services Plan.

You pay a deposit towards your first-semester tuition before Douglas issues your letter of acceptance. If your study permit is refused, you can defer or get the deposit back minus a CAD 250 administrative fee, if you send the IRCC refusal letter by the refund and deferral deadline. If you withdraw for other reasons, CAD 5,000 is kept; see the deposit refund and deferral policy.

Living costs come on top. For your study permit, IRCC asks you to show CAD 23,448 for a year of living expenses plus your first-year tuition. See our proof of funds guide and the cost of studying in Canada page for a monthly budget.

When are Douglas College’s intakes?

Douglas has three intakes, September, January and May, but some programs start only in September.

International applications usually close at the end of May for September, the end of September for January and the end of January for May. Limited-enrolment programs can fill before then, so check Douglas’s dates and deadlines page.

Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management and Accounting post-degree diplomas start in September, January and May. Hospitality Management, Veterinary Technology and Engineering and Fabrication Technologies start only in September. The BSN in Nursing starts in September and January.

Aim to apply 9 to 12 months before your start date so there is time for the offer, the deposit, the PAL, your study permit and housing.

If you track document dates and deadlines in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Canada intakes.

Can you work while studying at Douglas College and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are on, and many Douglas programs lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but not all of them.

For the PGWP, the rules depend on your credential:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees have no field-of-study requirement. Degree graduates need an English result of at least CLB 7. A master’s degree can lead to a PGWP of up to 3 years, even if it is shorter than 2 years.
• Diplomas, advanced diplomas and graduate certificates must be in an eligible field of study if you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024. Douglas’s PGWP program eligibility reference (dated 12 May 2026) lists 48 certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and post-degree programs; a program missing from it is not eligible.
• College graduates also need an English test result of at least CLB 5 in all four skills when they apply for the PGWP.

At least half of the program must be taken in class, and online study doesn’t count. Popular programs that are not on the list include Hospitality Management, Project Management, Human Resource Management and International Business Management. Douglas has no private partner campuses. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains each rule.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at Douglas College?

New international students, including Nepali students, are automatically considered for an entrance award of CAD 1,000 to 2,000 when they apply on time.

How the entrance scholarship works:

• Amount: CAD 1,000 to 2,000 (Douglas International Education Regional Entrance Award).
• Who can get it: new international students from any country; winners usually have a B average or higher and strong English scores, such as IELTS 7.0.
• What you have to do: nothing extra. Apply by the program deadline, and Douglas tells you about the award with your offer.
• When: usually by the end of May for September, the end of September for January and the end of January for May.

The Dr. Guangwei Ouyang International Education Entrance Scholarship gives CAD 2,500 and needs a separate form after you apply, by the same deadlines. Details are on Douglas’s scholarships page for international students. Our Canada scholarships guide lists other awards that Nepali students can apply for.

What do you need to get into Douglas College from Nepal?

For most programs you need your +2 with at least 60% (a C) in Grade 11 Mathematics, and IELTS Academic 6.5; post-degree programs need a bachelor’s of 3 years or more with a 60% average.

PTE Academic 56 and Duolingo 110 are also accepted, and post-degree programs need no IELTS band below 6.0. Limited-enrolment programs, such as the BSN in Nursing, have extra requirements and fill fast.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Documents and the application steps are in our Douglas admissions guide.

What can you study at Douglas College?

Douglas lists over 100 programs for international students: bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, post-degree diplomas and post-baccalaureate diplomas.

The programs below are a selection open to international students in IT, data, supply chain, accounting and marketing, each checked on Douglas’s own program pages. The Hospitality Management diploma, the Project Management post-baccalaureate diploma and the General Business diploma are not PGWP eligible.

Our Douglas programs guide lists more programs with their credential, length and campus. For each type of program, see our guides to post-graduate diplomas in Canada, a BBA in Canada and computer science in Canada.

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Where do Douglas College students live?

Douglas has no student residence yet, so most international students start in a homestay and then rent a shared room or apartment.

Douglas is building its first student housing at 808 Royal Avenue, across from the New Westminster Campus, with 368 beds in single rooms and four-bedroom suites; fees aren’t published yet. Until then, Douglas points students to homestay agencies and rental services, and warns that rentals in Vancouver can be hard to find. Never pay rent for a place you haven’t seen inside. See Douglas’s living in Vancouver page, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

Also comparing Canadian colleges? See our NorQuest College profile.

Also comparing western Canadian colleges? See our Langara College profile.

Official Douglas College links

• International students at Douglas
• How to apply (EducationPlannerBC)
• Tuition and fees
• Admission and English requirements
• PGWP-eligible programs and the programs for international students
• Campuses and locations
• Douglas’s designated learning institution (DLI) number is O19360973702; confirm it on IRCC’s DLI list

Frequently asked questions about Douglas College