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🇨🇦 Burnaby, Canada · Public college
British Columbia Institute of Technology Fees for Indian Students
BCIT (Burnaby) is known for applied technology institute in Metro Vancouver. Below: tuition, living costs in Vancouver, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh
- Tuition CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year
- Intakes: Fall (Sep)
- Typical loan ₹42 lakh – ₹63 lakh
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How much does BCIT cost for Indian students?
A 2-year postgraduate diploma at British Columbia Institute of Technology costs about ₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year, living costs of about CAD 25,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹42 lakh – ₹63 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: British Columbia Institute of Technology — official website · IRCC — Study permit
BCIT at a glance
- Location
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Type
- Public college
- Known for
- Applied technology institute in Metro Vancouver
- Tuition (international)
- CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year
- Living costs used
- CAD 25,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh
- Intakes
- Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
- Work during study
- Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions
- After graduation
- PGWP eligibility for college programs depends on the field of study being on IRCC's list and a CLB 5 language score — check before you apply
- Official website
- bcit.ca
Fee breakdown
BCIT cost for Indian students
2-year postgraduate diploma, at CAD 1 ≈ ₹68. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
Programs
Studying at BCIT
Postgraduate diplomas
Two-year programs with more depth and, often, a co-op or work placement.
Check PGWP eligibility
College programs need a field of study on IRCC's eligible list for a post-graduation work permit.
Popular fields
Business, project management, IT, data analytics, supply chain, healthcare and hospitality.
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BCIT vs similar colleges in Canada
The 6 closest by total cost; 6 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Vancouver
Canada's most expensive housing market, with a large tech and film sector. A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 950 – CAD 1,500 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CAD 21,000 – CAD 27,600.
For the cost table we use CAD 25,000 a year — toronto and Vancouver rents run well above IRCC's minimum. During your studies you can work up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions.
Master's students now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, and study permits are capped each year.
Funding
How Indian students fund BCIT
Typical loan: ₹42 lakh – ₹63 lakh. EMIs on a ₹52 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to BCIT for the Fall 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at BCIT and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on BCIT's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹42 lakh – ₹63 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Canada study permit: receive the letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year postgraduate diploma is about ₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh.
At CAD 1 ≈ ₹68, a year's tuition is about ₹12 lakh – ₹16 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 colleges closest to it in cost, 6 cost less in total and 0 cost more. BCIT's tuition is above the middle of our Canada list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹42 lakh – ₹63 lakh.
Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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