About Beautiful British Columbia

There is a reason why they call it Beautiful British Columbia. B.C., the Western most province in the country that borders on the Pacific Ocean, is far and away one of the most beautiful places to live in the country. Full of Mountain ranges, rivers, valleys, rainforest, modern cities, and islands on the coast, there is no question why more than 4 million Canadians call the province home.

If living in the capital of Victoria or international city Vancouver is not your forte, there are many regions where you can be at one with nature. There is no shortage of national parks and marine life to explore. Like most other regions in the country, there is a diverse array of cultural groups, but the provinces population is unique because of its high percentage of people of Asian and Native decent.

Another attractive feature about the province is the climate. British Columbia is the mildest area in Canada, with the temperature averaging about 6 Degrees in the winter and averaging in mid-20s during the summer. However, the mild weather does come with one caveat – expect rain to be a regular part of the forecast.

British Columbia Education Options

More than 100, 000 students choose to student in Canada on the west coast because British Columbia has a great reputation for high quality education and world class colleges and universities. With approximately 50 colleges and universities to choose from, many of which are located in the Vancouver metropolitan area, domestic and international students have many degree and diploma options to consider.

Universities include:

• University of British Columbia
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Victoria
• Trinity Western University
• Emily Carr of Art and Design

Colleges include:

• Okanogan College
• Corpus Christi College
• Vancouver Community College
• Ashton College
• Regent College

Each academic institution offers a variety of degree and diploma programs. Check with the specific schools for a list of programs and course offerings.

Why Students Choose to Study in British Columbia?

There are many reasons why student choose to get their education in British Columbia:

• British Columbia is the only Canadian province with a provincial seal of quality for academics – The Education Quality Assurance
• Many top ranked academic institutions in Canada are located in the province, namely UBC and Simon Fraser University
• Diverse and high quality living options – you can live in the big city or in an area that is surrounded by nature
• The Education Quality Assurance Program makes it easy for international students to identify schools and programs that meet a high standard
• There are many work study, internship, and career opportunities upon graduation
• Many degree programs are recognized internationally around the world

More Information about British Columbia

For more information about living in or going to school in British Columbia, check out www.gov.bc.ca