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International Students

Explore

Learn about the programs and courses at Okanagan College.

Ask

Questions about our programs?  Speak to a Marketing Recruiter for your country.

Apply

Take the next step and enrol in a program or course at OC.

Getting started

Have questions about learning in Canada? Want to know more about Okanagan College? Meet the International team: we have recruiters, advisors and cultural liaisons who can answer your questions and help you join our OC community!

Coming to Canada?

All new students are asked to inform us of their travel plans prior to travelling to Canada. Instructions on what you need to prepare before departure and how to submit and request a travel support letter is available.

International Viewbook

Use the International Viewbook to see which programs are available for international students to take at OC. You can view these documents online and download a pdf version by selecting the viewbook in the language you prefer below.

Apply to OC

Once you have selected a program, gather your supporting documents and apply online. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you have enough time to apply for your immigration document (if required).

Events, workshops and information sessions

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OC Stories

On campus supports

Accommodations

There are a number of different housing  and homestay options available while you are attending Okanagan College.

Medical insurance

See what the requirements are for medical insurance and coverage in Canada while you study.

International advising

Talk to an international education advisor about what your next steps are once you are studying in Canada.

Meet the team

See who works in our International Education department and who your main contacts are.

Immigration advising

Talk to an immigration advisor about the documents you need to study at Okanagan College.

International orientation

Orientation is planned specifically to provide you with the information you need to successfully start your semester at OC.

Security breach of guard.me

Okanagan College was recently notified that guard.me, the travel and medical insurance provider to international students currently and previously enrolled with Okanagan College, has experienced a cyber security breach incident.

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How to Become an Agent for Okanagan College

Okanagan College works with selected study abroad agencies to promote our international programs for students. If you are interested in developing a cooperative working agreement with International Education please provide the following information about your company by email to inted@okanagan.bc.ca to be reviewed for consideration.

  • name of company
  • address, telephone/fax numbers, e-mail/website address
  • name of company representative
  • date of establishment and brief history
  • list the country or countries from where you represent students
  • number of overseas schools which you represent (listed by country)
  • names of the Canadian schools which you currently represent