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If you are new to BCIT, start with creating a BCIT ID. If you already have a BCIT ID, skip to Step 2.
Choose a program from our featured list below or our full list of Flexible Learning Programs and include the program name in your PDF application in step 3.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
- Applied Data Analytics Certificate
- Computer Systems Certificate
- Forensic Investigation – Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Bachelor Degree
- Finance Diploma
- Graphic Design Certificate
- Human Resource Management Certificate
- Marketing Management Certificate
- Architectural and Building Technology Certificate
- Civil Technology Certificate
- Construction Operations Associate Certificate
- Download and fill out an International Flexible Application
- Complete and submit your application to international_flex@bcit.ca
- Include English test results, proof of medical insurance coverage, and status in Canada documents if you have them
After You Apply
- You will receive an automated email to confirm your application has been received. This automated email will provide instructions on how to log in to your myBCIT account and other relevant information.
- myBCIT is BCIT’s primary method of communicating with you about your application. Within myBCIT, you can use myCommunication to view all of your official correspondence, letters and messages from BCIT. The initial letter you will receive via myCommunication contains your BCIT student number, email address and next steps in your application process.
- Click on “Check Application Status or Upload More Documents” under Online Self Service to upload any required documents for your application and program.
Once you have been accepted into your Flexible Learning program, you will be issued an offer letter instructing you to pay your $6,000 tuition deposit which will be used towards the first term of tuition.
IRCC Letter of Acceptance (IRCC LOA)
You will receive a letter generated for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) purposes once the tuition deposit is received by BCIT. International students can use this acceptance letter to apply for their study permits through IRCC.
Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
Many study permit applicants will require a PAL, but some are exempt, including international students in Canada applying to extend their study permit. For a full list of who needs or doesn’t need a PAL, refer to the IRCC website.
Who is eligible for a PAL from BCIT
International applicants to a Flexible Learning (FL) program, who
• are required by IRCC to have a PAL
• have been accepted or have an approved declaration (with exception of Associate Certificate programs)
• have paid the tuition deposit by the stated deadline
In general, a PAL will not be issued within 10 weeks of term start, or for programs that have more than 50% online delivery. This is based on IRCC requirements and estimated processing time.
The BCIT Admissions team will communicate with students to confirm if they will need a PAL. PALs will be issued for students who have replied and confirmed eligibilities. Students can expect their PAL shortly after their IRCC LOA is issued.
Stay informed about your IRCC LOA and PAL through myBCIT – Student Self Service – MyCommunication
- Prepare for course registration by reviewing the Flexible Learning Key Registration Dates, Course Registration, and the Flexible Learning Student Guide.
- Follow your program approval letter to select and self register courses from your program matrix. Search for your courses on BCIT’s website using the CRN number.