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Different than a college or university, the British Columbia Institute of Technology offers practical, flexible, applied education with instructors who have direct, hands-on experience in their field.

BCIT Tall Timber Student Housing opens

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber Student Housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited...

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BCIT Resident Advisor: Living in the Tall Timber Student Housing

Hi everyone. My name is Noel Joseph, and I am in my final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at BCIT. I recently moved into Tall Timber...

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Empowering Canadian veterans for cybersecurity careers in critical infrastructure

This summer, BCIT proudly welcomed a new cohort of Canadian Armed Forces veterans to its Industrial Networking for Cybersecurity Professionals microcredential program. Participants completed a one-week bootcamp version of the...

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Stay safe this summer: Tips from an Environmental Public Health Professional

As we enter the second half of summer and the weather heats up across British Columbia (BC), it’s important to enjoy the season safely, whether you are heading outdoors, enjoying...

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New study: Extreme weather is disrupting global events at an alarming rate

As questions arise regarding the impact of extreme heat on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new research study published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction revealed that...

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Inspiring a bold new chapter

The largest initiative in our 50 year history, we are transforming the BCIT campus into a dynamic new learning environment where solutions to our most urgent challenges are born, tested and readied for the world.

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Student spotlight

For students studying the Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science program, learning doesn’t end in the classroom.

Kristen Hardy and Quinn Braaten recently completed co-op placements with the RCMP, where they gained first-hand experience working on real forensic cases, learned cutting-edge lab techniques, and built connections with industry.

Read about Kristen and Quinn's co-op experience

2025/2026 BCIT Future Student Guide

Check out the new Future Student Guide and get a glimpse into all that BCIT has to offer—from programs to services, and tips to get started.

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).