Bow Valley College, Canada - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is a higher education institution which is based in Canada and offers students from around the world the chance to access hands-on education and highly employable skills. The college offers an excellent value education and enjoys a graduate employment rate of 88 per cent.

Students from across the globe are drawn to the college’s first-rate programs and benefit from outstanding teaching quality and the opportunity to complete work experience that prepares them for employment success. After graduating, students will be able to decide whether to enter the workforce or earn a degree through a university transfer scheme.

Study options at Bow Valley are the perfect preparation for a wide range of career choices, and students go on to succeed across a variety of in-demand industries including health, business and technology.

The college boasts more than 50 years of vocational and technical experience, alongside 30 years of successful international collaboration. The college currently offers its students over 50 in-demand programs across the disciplines of business, creative technologies, health and human services.

Bow Valley College hosts students originating from 148 different countries every year – due to its great Multicultural facilities and services, students from abroad enjoy a fun and rewarding lifestyle.

Graduate outcomes

Bow Valley College places a clear focus on helping students gain the skills and experiences they require to succeed in further study or employment. Through this ambition, the college has achieved impressive graduate outcomes:

Chiu School of Business

Median salary – CAD 40,000
Maximum salary – CAD 100,000
87 per cent graduate employment rate

School of Health and Wellness

Median salary – CAD 51,000
Maximum salary – CAD 80,000
91 per cent of graduates employed within their chosen fields

School of Community Studies

Median salary – CAD 40,000
Maximum salary – CAD 90,000
90 per cent of graduates employed within one year

School of Technology

Median salary – CAD 71,000
Maximum salary – CAD 120,000

Career Services

During their time at Bow Valley College, and as alumni, students will be able to benefit from dedicated career and job search support. One-to-one sessions are available, helping with:

What’s new

Launch of New Esports Arena

Bow Valley College launched Calgary’s first esports arena. The impressive 3,500-sq ft esports arena, which forms a key pillar of the province-wide Esports Strategy, features 40 competition-ready gaming stations, two full motion-rigged racing simulators, a state-of-the-art broadcast suite, and a dedicated varsity esports training room. Hosting tournaments, testing game play and using the workspace for the college’s Indie Ignition Accelerator program provides students with the tools, knowledge and hands on experience they need to enter the creative industries world, such as esports, gaming, immersive technologies, animation and visual effects.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

13,33,690 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

13,90,757 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

11,29,906 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Scholarships & funding

Bow Valley College’s International Education Department offers an impressive range of financial awards specifically for supporting international students. They include entrance awards for new students, in addition to learner pathway awards for students transferring to a different program, as well as in-course awards which relate to specific courses. Values are typically:

Entrance awards – CAD 2,000

In-course awards – CAD 2000

Academic awards – CAD 2000

TransAlta Women Pivoting in Tech Entrance Bursary-CAD 10,000

The college’s scholarships are designed to reward high-achieving students across a range of different subject areas and activities, including but not limited to academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, volunteering and peer support.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements which applicants should consult before making their application.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Bow Valley College is committed to ensuring that all applicants have equal opportunity to apply for courses at the college, and that it selects the students who are most suited to the course during admissions.

As a result, there are a number of entry requirements in place. Course content at the college is primarily delivered in Canadian English, so non-native speakers are required to demonstrate a minimum standard of English language for admission.

For the majority of course programs, students will need to demonstrate a minimum score across one of the following language tests, or equivalent:

IELTS Academic – 6 with no band lower than 6
TOEFL – 83
Pearson PTE Academic – 59–64
CLB – 8 in each skill

Students can also complete Academic English 2 at the college, in which a grade B- or higher is required to progress.

International students are encouraged to consult the specific entry requirements relating to the programs they are interested in.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

Bow Valley College supports more than 600 faculty and staff members, who collectively speak over 50 different languages. Professors deliver high-quality instruction across small classes where teaching is interactive, personalised and engaging. Renowned academics and industry experts regularly visit the college to give guest lectures.

Teaching is informed by global industry and sector trends. Courses include work experience so that students are able to graduate with the required skills for professional success. To support this, career mentoring programs are regularly offered across the college.

University transfers

Students looking to gain credits towards a degree and transfer to a four-year institution can access an education at Bow Valley which suitably prepares them for a further two years of learning.

Students will benefit from starting their studies with lower fees before transferring to another college or university. It’s a great way to gain experience before completing a degree program. Bow Valley College regularly cultivates productive transfer agreements in association with prestigious and sought-after institutions in Canada.

Department structure

Students at Bow Valley benefit from being able to complete an affordable academic upgrading course, or towards a diploma or certificate. Bow Valley College offers courses across a variety of disciplines separated into specialized schools and programs. This includes:

Chiu School of Business

Chiu School of Business offers multiple opportunities, through social entrepreneurship, to help students build their entrepreneurial skills and get ready to launch a successful business.

School of Community Studies

Here students will be able to learn how to effectively support and nurture young people and children via the delivery of community-focused support programmes.

School of Technology

In this school, modern and challenging course content is designed to develop skills needed for success across emerging careers in the technology sectors.

School of Health and Wellness

In this school, students will develop knowledge and skills around protecting human health and positively impacting people’s lives via hands-on learning and real-world practice.