Changes to Flexible Learning (Part-Time Studies) International Fees for Fall 2020

International tuition is higher by a fixed proportion (a “differential”) for all courses and programs—both full- and part-time—because it recovers the full costs of instruction, both direct and indirect.

Flexible Learning fees are based on the cost per course and, effective September 2019, that cost increased from 2.5 to 3.0 times the domestic fee for classroom-based courses. This brought BCIT’s international part-time student fees in line with similar institutions. Effective Fall 2020, all Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) courses, including those that are not primarily classroom based, will be increased to three times the domestic fee to equalize the differential fee across Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies).

Currently, international tuition fees for classroom-based courses are three times domestic tuition, while distance and online learning international tuition fees are 1.25 times the domestic tuition. This increase equalizes the differential fee across all Flexible Learning (Part-Time Studies) courses. It will also enable us to sustain and improve supports and services for students, primarily in the areas of English language, academic preparedness, and student well-being. These support services are available to all BCIT Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) students, regardless of whether the course is classroom based, online, or via distance education.

Beginning in the Fall 2020 term, with classes beginning August 2020, this rate applies to international students registering in all Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) courses, including those delivered in class, and via distance and online learning.

We are increasing our international student tuition fee differential from 1.25 to 3.0 times the domestic rate for distance and online courses. For example, if the base domestic tuition fee for an online Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) course is $500.00, international students will now pay $1,500.00 (up from $650.00, an increase of $850.00). Ancillary fees are assessed in addition at the time of registration and are not subject to this increase. Visit our Admission fees page for an example of ancillary fees. Course preview for the Fall 2020 term reflects total domestic tuition fees (with ancillary fees included) for Fall 2020.

Not at this time, however there may be a need for future increases based on the cost to deliver programs.

BCIT does not currently offer financial assistance for any Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) students.