Langara College

Langara College is a public college in Vancouver, British Columbia. It opened its West 49th Avenue campus in 1970 and became an independent public institution in 1994, and its about page says it teaches more than 16,000 students a year.

This profile is for Nepali students who want to study in Canada from Nepal and are considering Langara for a diploma or associate degree after +2, or a post-degree diploma after a bachelor’s. It covers why students choose it, where its campus is, 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 Langara programs guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our Langara admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose Langara College?

Langara gives you a public college in Vancouver with one campus, computing and data programs on its PGWP list, and two-year associate degrees that can lead into university studies.

• Computing and data. The Computer Studies diploma and the Computer Science associate degree are both on Langara’s PGWP list, and each has a co-op version.
• For bachelor’s holders. Langara calls its programs for degree holders post-degree diplomas. Data Analytics and Nursing Practice in Canada, which is for nurses already licensed abroad, are on the PGWP list and don’t show a suspension notice. Several others, such as Business Administration and Marketing Management, have suspended applications.
• After +2. Langara’s about page says its university studies courses earn credits that transfer to universities in British Columbia and beyond. Associate degrees in Psychology and Biology are two examples on the PGWP list.
• Vancouver. Langara describes Vancouver as Canada’s third-largest city, with over 2.3 million people in the metro region. Langara has no student residence and rent is a big cost, so plan your housing before you choose. Most student fees include a U-Pass transit card, which helps with travel.

Where are Langara College’s campuses?

Langara has one campus, on West 49th Avenue in Vancouver, so all its in-person programs are taught there.

We found no private partner campuses teaching Langara programs, so the curriculum-licensing PGWP rule doesn’t apply here. If someone offers you a Langara program at another address, check it with Langara first. See Langara’s campuses page for maps.

How much does Langara College cost for international students?

Langara estimates about CAD 20,000 a year in tuition for a full course load, or about CAD 23,000 once you add books and student fees.

That is roughly Rs 22 to 25 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our CAD to Rs forex converter. Langara’s international fees page charges most Regular Studies courses at CAD 676.96 a credit, and a full year is 30 credits. That comes to about CAD 20,300, a little above the CAD 19,910.70 in the page’s own first-year table.

The same table adds CAD 1,500 for books and supplies and about CAD 1,350 for student fees. Student fees include a health and dental plan and a U-Pass, and new students also pay for interim medical insurance in their first semester. Post-degree diplomas cost less per credit, and Data Analytics shows about CAD 29,428 for the whole program. Some Continuing Studies programs cost more, such as 3D Technologies for Film and Games at about CAD 50,626 over six terms.

You pay a non-refundable deposit after your offer, before you get your letter of acceptance, and it goes towards your fees. Plan on CAD 9,000 for Regular Studies, which is the figure for the summer (May) intake and later ones; earlier intakes were CAD 6,000. Continuing Studies deposits differ by program.

Langara’s refunds page says you can ask for the deposit back if IRCC refuses your study permit, with a refusal letter dated on or after your application date. You can also request a deferral, but it isn’t automatic.

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. Our guide to the cost of living in Canada has a monthly budget.

When are Langara College’s intakes?

Langara has starts in September (fall), January (spring) and May (summer), but some programs start only once or twice a year.

International applications usually close at the end of September for January, the end of January for May and the end of May for September. Some programs have their own dates, and Langara warns that applications may close earlier without notice. See the deadlines on the how to apply page.

Computer Studies starts in all three terms, but you finish in two years only if you start in September. Data Analytics and Digital Media and Design start in January and September. Business diplomas such as Accounting usually close at the end of October for January, the end of February for May and the end of May for September. Applied Science for Engineering starts only in September, with a deadline usually in mid-May.

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 Langara College and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are on, and many Langara 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.
• 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. Langara’s PGWP-eligible programs list names more than 70 credentials with their field codes, and it shows no update date. It also marks some as paused, so check that your program is still taking applications.
• 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. The Accounting, Business Management and Marketing Management diplomas are not on the list, and neither are Fine Arts or Journalism. Advanced Accounting in Canada is on it. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains each rule, and our list of part-time jobs in Canada shows the work students usually find.

Co-op programs add paid work terms. Langara’s co-op page for international students says that since 1 April 2026 students in eligible co-op programs no longer need a separate co-op work permit. Your study permit must still allow you to work.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at Langara College?

The main award open to students coming from abroad is the International Regional Entrance Scholarship, worth CAD 7,500 and given by application.

How the entrance scholarship works:

• Amount: CAD 7,500. CAD 5,000 goes towards your first term, and you get the rest in your second term if you stay full-time with a CGPA of at least 2.67.
• Who can get it: New full-fee international students with at least 80% from high school or a completed credential, starting full-time in an eligible program. South Asia is one of the listed regions, though the page doesn’t list countries. Post-degree diplomas don’t count.
• What you have to do: Get your offer of admission, then send the online form with your offer letter, your transcripts and a personal statement.
• When: Usually in November for a May start and in March for a September start.

Other entrance awards are narrower: the President’s award is for students already at a BC high school, and the Rainbow Foundation award is for LGBTQ+ newcomers living in Canada. Details are on Langara’s scholarships page. Our Canada scholarships guide lists other awards that Nepali students can apply for.

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

You normally need to finish +2 with about 60% in your final year, and most Langara programs ask for IELTS 6.5.

Langara’s international equivalents page names your Grade XI and XII results and your Grade X certificate and transcript as the Nepal credentials. PTE is 56 for most programs. Some programs ask for more, and IELTS for Registered Massage Therapy is 7.0 with no band under 6.5.

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 Langara admissions guide.

What can you study at Langara College?

Langara’s list for international students shows 114 programs, including certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, post-degree diplomas and a few bachelor’s degrees.

The programs below are a selection open to international students in computing, data, accounting, nursing, science, community work and digital media, each checked on Langara’s own program pages. Accounting, Business Management and Marketing Management diplomas are not on the PGWP list. The Bachelor of Business Administration has suspended applications while it is revised.

Our Langara programs guide lists more programs with their credential, length and campus. For each type of program, see our guides to the post-graduate diploma in Canada, computer science in Canada and data science in Canada.

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Where do Langara College students live?

Langara has no student residence, so you choose between its homestay program, its partner GEC Living or a private rental.

Langara Homestay costs CAD 1,450 a month with three meals, plus a CAD 580 placement fee and CAD 155 a semester for administration. Apply at least two months before your program starts. GEC Living offers furnished rooms with utilities and internet, and its GEC Pearson building is a 10-minute bus ride from campus. Prices are on GEC’s own site.

Langara’s budget page puts shared rentals at CAD 500 to over CAD 1,000 a month, but the cost table on that page is several years old, so check current prices. Rent usually falls the farther you live from Vancouver. Langara warns that application deposits are illegal, so never pay before you see a place. See Langara’s housing page, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

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Official Langara College links

• International students at Langara
• How to apply (EducationPlannerBC)
• Tuition and fees
• English language requirements
• PGWP-eligible programs and the programs for international students
• Campuses and locations
• Langara’s designated learning institution (DLI) number is O19319074622; confirm it on IRCC’s DLI list

Frequently asked questions about Langara College