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As Canada’s leading polytechnic institute, learning at BCIT means you’ll have a career advantage when you graduate. Our unique education model gives you the hands-on skills, connections, and experience with industry you need from day one. Apply for Fall 2026.

Why study at BCIT?

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Applied learning

Gain hands-on experience dealing with realistic scenarios in state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, shops, and studios.

Nuclear medicine students at work in a hospital.

Industry connections

Learn from faculty who are leaders and specialists in their fields and gain the skills employers look for.

Computing students work together on a project in the Tech Collider at the Downtown Campus in Vancouver.

Learn together

Collaborate with your peers to tackle assignments, projects, and industry challenges like you would on the job.

BCIT Electrical Engineering grad works on a submersible body suit in a workshop.

Graduate with experience

Apply your skills in internships, co-ops, consulting projects, practicums, and applied research before you graduate.

Explore your study options

Choose from microcredentials, certificates, and diplomas to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in applied and natural sciences, business and media, computing and IT, engineering, health sciences, and trades.

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Five state-of-the-art campuses

Situated just a short 2.5-hour drive from Seattle, BCIT is one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes. With five locations around Metro Vancouver, each campus offers innovative learning spaces designed for hands-on education.

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BCIT at a glance

Since 1964, BCIT has been building connections between education and industry. By joining us, you embark on a learning path that will shape your career and propel you into the future.

*Source: BC Student Outcomes, prepared by BC Stats (2024).

44,000

STUDENTS ANNUALLY

300+

PROGRAMS

93%*

EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR DEGREE GRADS

210,000

ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD
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Program Advising

Talk with an advisor about your program choices, career goals, and academic planning. We are here to guide you along your journey.
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Student Housing

Located on the Burnaby Campus, Student Housing offers convenient and affordable accommodations for both long and short-stay options.
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Future Student Guide

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