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Douglas College lists over 100 programs for international students at its New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses, from one-year certificates to four-year bachelor's degrees. Nepali bachelor's holders mostly choose 1-year post-degree or 2-year post-baccalaureate diplomas in data, IT, supply chain and accounting.
Douglas's PGWP list has 48 eligible programs, and all its bachelor's degrees qualify. Hospitality, Project Management, HR and International Business Management programs are not on the list, so check before you apply.
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- Douglas lists over 100 programs for international students, with most starting in September, January and May.
- Post-degree diplomas take 1 year and post-baccalaureate diplomas take 2 years, both for bachelor's holders.
- Data Analytics, ICT, Supply Chain Management, Accounting and Marketing are on Douglas's PGWP list.
- Hospitality, Project Management, HR and International Business Management programs are not PGWP eligible.
- Nursing is taught at the Coquitlam Campus and starts in the second year.
This guide lists Douglas College programs that Nepali students can apply to, with each program’s credential, length and campus, all checked on Douglas’s official program lists and program pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our Douglas College profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our Douglas admissions guide.
Which Douglas programs can Nepali students apply to?
Douglas lists over 100 programs for international students, from one-year certificates to four-year bachelor’s degrees, and most start in September, January and May.
The programs come in six levels:
- Post-degree diplomas (1 year) for bachelor’s holders, in areas such as data analytics, ICT, supply chain, accounting and marketing.
- Post-baccalaureate diplomas (2 years) for bachelor’s holders, such as Computer and Information Systems and International Supply Chain Management.
- Diplomas (2 years) after +2, such as Computing Studies and Information Systems, Accounting and Early Childhood Education.
- Certificates (1 year) after +2, such as Computing Science and Engineering Foundations.
- Associate degrees (2 years) in arts and science, built for transfer to a university.
- Bachelor’s degrees (4 years), such as the BBA and the BSN in Nursing; some start in the second or third year.
Douglas asks you to confirm with International Admissions that your program has seats before you apply, and a program not listed on EducationPlannerBC isn’t available. The full list with start terms and CIP codes is on Douglas’s programs for international students page.
Which Douglas programs are PGWP eligible?
Douglas lists 48 PGWP-eligible certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and post-degree programs, and all its bachelor’s degrees qualify, but Hospitality, Project Management, HR and International Business Management programs don’t.
If you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024, a diploma, advanced diploma or graduate certificate leads to a Post-Graduation Work Permit only if its field of study is eligible. Bachelor’s degrees have no field-of-study rule. You also need CLB 5 in English for college credentials or CLB 7 for degrees, and you must take at least half of the program in class.
Douglas’s PGWP program eligibility reference is dated 12 May 2026, and Douglas says any program missing from it is not eligible. These popular programs are open to international students but are not on the list:
- Hospitality Management (diploma), Hospitality Management (post-degree diploma) and Hospitality Services Management (post-baccalaureate diploma)
- Project Management (post-degree diploma) and Project Management (post-baccalaureate diploma)
- Human Resource Management (post-degree diploma) and Advanced Human Resource Management (post-baccalaureate diploma)
- International Business Management (post-degree diploma)
- Commerce and Business Administration, Management and General Business diplomas
Information Technology Project Management (post-baccalaureate diploma) is on the list, unlike the general Project Management programs. Take your courses in person, because online study doesn’t count towards a PGWP. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains the rules.
Which Douglas programs are popular with Nepali students?
The table shows Douglas’s programs in the course areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s credential, length and campus.
Programs are grouped by course area, with PGWP-eligible and open-intake programs listed first within each area (see the PGWP section above for which ones qualify). Most programs start in September, January and May, but some start only in September, so check the program’s own page for its exact status.
| Course area | Program | Credential and length | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT, data and AI | |||
| Data science and analytics | Data Analytics | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | Not stated (see program page) |
| Computer science and IT | Computer and Information Systems | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) |
| Information Technology Project Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) | |
| Business and management | |||
| Supply chain and logistics | Advanced Supply Chain Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Coquitlam and New Westminster |
| International Supply Chain Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Coquitlam and New Westminster | |
| Project management | Project Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) |
| Project Management | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | Not stated (see program page) | |
| Accounting | Accounting | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) |
| Accounting | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | New Westminster | |
| Finance and fintech | Finance | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) |
| Financial Analysis | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | Not stated (see program page) | |
| Marketing and digital marketing | Digital Marketing | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) |
| Marketing | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | New Westminster | |
| Human resources management | Advanced Human Resource Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Not stated (see program page) |
| Human Resource Management | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | Not stated (see program page) | |
| International business | International Business Management | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | Not stated (see program page) |
| Business administration (BBA and diplomas) | Bachelor of Business Administration, Management | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Coquitlam and New Westminster |
| Commerce and Business Administration | Diploma, 2 years | Coquitlam and New Westminster | |
| Hospitality and tourism | |||
| Hospitality and hotel management | Hospitality Management | Post-degree diploma, 1 year | Coquitlam |
| Hospitality Services Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Coquitlam and New Westminster | |
| Health and nursing | |||
| Nursing (BSN) | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Coquitlam |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Coquitlam | |
| Public health and health administration | Health Information Management | Post-baccalaureate diploma, 2 years | Coquitlam |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Not stated (see program page) | |
| Community, education and psychology | |||
| Early childhood education | Early Childhood Education | Diploma, 2 years | Coquitlam |
| Psychology and mental health | Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Not stated (see program page) |
Where the campus says “Not stated”, Douglas’s program page doesn’t name a campus, so ask International Admissions. The BSN in Nursing starts in the second year after required courses, and the Applied Psychology and Applied Criminology degrees start in the third year. Fees are shown on each program’s page. See the fee section of our Douglas College profile for the usual yearly range in CAD and Rs.
What do you need for each program level?
After +2 you need your +2 with at least 60% in Grade 11 Math and IELTS 6.5; after a bachelor’s you need a 3-year or longer degree with 60% and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
- Diplomas, certificates and associate degrees: IELTS 6.5 overall or PTE 56. Computing Studies and Information Systems asks for Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 at C or better.
- Bachelor’s degrees: IELTS 6.5 overall or PTE 56. The BBA in Management asks for Grade 11 Math at C or better; Nursing has extra requirements and limited seats.
- Post-degree and post-baccalaureate diplomas: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or PTE 56. Data Analytics expects a degree in science, technology, business or math, or proof of related skills.
To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Program-by-program examples, documents and the application steps are in our Douglas admissions guide.
How do you choose the right Douglas program?
Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the program’s PGWP status, open intakes and campus on Douglas’s own program page before you apply.
- Coming from +2? Choose a PGWP-eligible diploma, such as Computing Studies and Information Systems or Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree, which has no field rule.
- Already hold a bachelor’s degree? A post-degree diploma takes 1 year and a post-baccalaureate diploma 2 years; the 2-year option can give you a longer PGWP.
- Want a university degree later? An associate degree lets you start at Douglas and transfer to a university such as UBC or SFU.
- Check the campus. New Westminster is one block from SkyTrain, while nursing, hospitality and early childhood education are at Coquitlam.
For more on each type of program, see our guides to post-graduate diplomas in Canada, computer science in Canada and nursing in Canada.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas programs
Douglas lists over 100 programs for international students: post-degree and post-baccalaureate diplomas, diplomas, certificates, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. Most start in September, January and May.
Douglas's PGWP reference lists 48 programs, including Data Analytics, ICT, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Marketing and Computing Studies and Information Systems. All bachelor's degrees qualify. Programs missing from the list are not eligible.
No. The Hospitality Management diploma and post-degree diploma, and the Hospitality Services Management post-baccalaureate diploma, are not on Douglas's PGWP list, so they don't lead to a PGWP for new study permit holders.
No. The Project Management post-degree and post-baccalaureate diplomas are not on the list. The Information Technology Project Management post-baccalaureate diploma is on it.
Bachelor's holders usually choose a 1-year post-degree diploma or a 2-year post-baccalaureate diploma, such as Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Computer and Information Systems, all PGWP eligible.
Yes. The BSN in Nursing and the BSc in Psychiatric Nursing are open to international students at the Coquitlam Campus. Both start in the second year, have limited seats and need extra requirements.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
