Ensuring your fees are paid on time reserves your place in your chosen full-time program. Here’s what you need to know about paying for your full-time studies.
Please note: Each year BC post-secondary institutions may raise tuition by 2 per cent. In April each year, BCIT posts the new rates that take effect on August 1. If you pay your tuition prior to April using the old rates, you are required to pay the difference within 10 business days from the start of your program.
Total tuition for Trades and Technical studies programs also include a tool deposit, lab or flying fee and coverall fee. Total tuition for Technology programs includes an optional co-op fee and a mandatory clinical and practicum fee.
Note: Total tuition cost listed in the full-time tuition schedules does not include the U-Pass BC fee. The U-Pass BC fee of $30.00 per month will be charged upon registration and is a mandatory fee for all eligible students.
Full-time studies students who are registering for courses on a course-by-course basis, pay fees calculated on the basis of a certain amount per credit, depending on the course type:
| Course type | Amount per credit | Maximum per level or term |
|---|---|---|
Business |
$160 | $2,206 |
Engineering & Computer (including Broadcast and Media Communications) |
$180 | $2,493 |
Health and Degrees |
$208 | $2,866 |
Specialty Health (Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Medical Radiography Technology) |
$218 |
$3,007 |
Tuition for individual full-time courses will also include the following ancillary fees, which will be assessed when you register on a course-by-course basis:
Students will be subject to withdrawal for non-payment of fees.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee - Domestic | $60.00 |
| Application Fee - International | $150.00 |
| Reinstatement Charge | $200.00 after 15 business days from term start |
Once you receive your offer of admission, BCIT will reserve a seat in the program for you when you submit your commitment fee. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Fees are payable on a term basis. First-term tuition is due 60 days prior to the start of your program. Returning and continuing students must pay their tuition in full within 10 business days from the start of classes or have an approved fee deferral in place. Ensure your payment is on time to avoid penalty fees and to keep your place in the program.
We accept the following forms of payment:
You may withdraw from your program and be eligible to receive a tuition refund (less the processing fee and applicable non-refundable commitment fee), if you voluntarily withdraw by the refund deadline. U-Pass BC fees are collected on behalf of Translink and are not covered by BCIT's refund policy.
Note: If you’re a student (not applicable to apprenticeship students) in a Trades and Technical Studies program who wishes to withdraw voluntarily from your program, start by reporting to your classroom instructor. If you’ve been asked to withdraw from a course/program for reasons of discipline or unsatisfactory progress, you may forfeit any right to a refund under this section.
| Program type | Commitment fee | Processing fee deducted from refund | Deadline for refund eligible (latest acceptable withdrawal date*) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trades programs lasting 20 weeks or less | non-refundable | $100 | 10 business days after the start of class |
| Levels within a Trades program lasting 20 weeks or less | non-refundable | $100 | 10 business days after the start of class |
| Trades programs lasting 21 weeks or more | non-refundable | $100 | 10 business days after the start of class |
| Levels within a Trades program lasting 21 weeks or more | non-refundable | $100 | 10 business days after the start of class |
| Airline and flight operations | non-refundable | $1000 | 20 business days after the start of the class |
| Technology program fees: all full- and part-time day students | n/a | $200 | Withdrawal no later than 10 business days after the start of class |
| High Tech Professional Program | Refer to the specific program web page for all refund details for High Tech programs |
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For information, refer to Apprenticeship Training Fees and Refunds.
Refunds are issued only by cheque to the student (unless a third party was invoiced) and can take up to four weeks from the date of withdrawal. Allow for mail delivery time.
If you have not received your refund cheque, contact Student Information and Enrolment Services at 604-434-1610 or toll free at 1-866-434-1610 (Canada and US only). Allow for processing (of up to four weeks) and mail delivery time.
If you need financial assistance when it comes to tuition, contact BCIT’s Student Financial Aid and Awards. We can help guide you to scholarships, bursaries, awards and more.