Whether you plan to enrol in a part-time program or study on a course-by-course basis, you can find the cost for your part-time course in our online course catalogue.
Fees for part-time programs
The cost of a part-time program is the total of the separate course fees.
Tuition fees appear with information for each course offering, as in the following example:
In some cases, you may see a slightly higher tuition fee at the Burnaby Campus than the other campuses (Downtown, BMC, ATC) for duplicate course offerings. This is reflective of a Student Association Student Centre Building fee, passed through a 2017 BCIT Student Association referendum.
Additional fees apply for international students. Please review international fees for flexible learning (part-time studies).
Tuition increases
Each year BC post-secondary institutions may raise tuition by 2 per cent. Please see the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills’ Tuition Limit Policy for more information.
Costs covered by Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) course fees, 2023-2024
Here’s what is included in your flexible learning (part-time studies) course fees.
Regular enrolment
| Fees | On Campus (All Campuses) Regular Enrolment & Industry Services |
Distance & Online Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Student Association Activity | $20.57 per course | $10.30 per course |
| Student Association Capital Levy | $2.28 per course | Exempt |
| Student Association Student Centre | $13.75 per course (Burnaby campus only) |
Exempt |
| Building | $6.02 per course for courses that are less than 3 credits to a maximum of $24.12 per term. $12.06 per course for courses that are 3 or more credits to a maximum of $24.12 per term. |
Exempt |
| BCIT ID card | $2.50 per term if the course is 30 hours or more. Learn more about the BCIT ID card. |
Exempt |
Microcredentials
| Fees | Microcredentials On Campus (All Campuses) | Microcredentials Distance & Online Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Student Association Activity | $6.01 per credit | $3.02 per credit |
| Student Association Capital Levy | $0.67 per credit | Exempt |
| Student Association Student Centre | $4.02 per credit (Burnaby campus only) |
Exempt |
| Building | $1.76 per credit to a maximum of $24.12 per term. | Exempt |
| BCIT ID card | $2.50 per term if the course is 30 hours or more. | Exempt |
You can see the breakdown of the course fees that you have paid through your myBCIT account. Click on Online Self Service then Student Self Service and Account Balance and Summary to display your fees term by term.
Additional fees not included in tuition
Paying for Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) courses
Fees for part-time courses must be paid at the time of registration using one of the following methods:
- Debit card (in person only)
- Cheque* or money order payable to BCIT – please include your BCIT ID (student number)
- Online banking (bill payment) through your financial institution using BCIT – Tuition as the payee
- Letter of sponsorship authorization for invoicing by BCIT
*If your cheque has been returned as ‘NSF’ (Non-Sufficient Funds) your registration will be cancelled.
If paying by online banking, please use your BCIT ID (student number) as your account number. Please allow up to 48 hours for online bill payments to be posted to your account.
Learn more about registering and paying for flexible learning (part-time studies) courses.
Confirmation of registration and payment
You can view and print your course/tuition receipt through your myBCIT account. Check your classroom location online on the first day of your course.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Student Information & Enrolment Services.
Full-time studies courses taken on a part-time basis
Even though you’re studying on a part-time basis, you may be able to enrol in a course that is part of a full-time program. The fee is calculated based on a certain dollar amount per credit plus full-time ancillary fees.