Douglas College

History & Location of School
Courses Offered
Course Fees

Douglas College

History & Location of School

Douglas College is named after the former Governor of British Columbia, Sir James Douglas, and the David Lam campus is named after a former Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. The college has three major learning centres: the New Westminster Campus, the David Lam Campus in Coquitlam, and the Surrey Training Centre which specializes in short-term training programs.

  • New Westminster Campus
    700 Royal Avenue
    New Westminster, BC
    V3M 5Z5
    Phone: 604.527.5478
  • David Lam Campus
    1250 Pinetree Way
    Coquitlam, BC
    V3B 7X3
    Phone: 604.527.5478

Courses Offered

Bachelor’s Degrees
The government of BC encourages Douglas College to offer job-focused degrees. Douglas offers several degrees in specialized fields in which we’re recognized for our expertise. Degrees usually require four years of full-time study. Many Douglas degree programs offer part-time options.

Why students choose Douglas Degrees?

  • Real-world training: Focus on practical skills needed on the job
  • Latest skills: Employer Advisory Teams keep every program up to date
  • State-of-the-art: specialized facilities, learning labs and equipment
  • Work-site learning: job placements that build your experience, confidence and contacts
  • Save $$: tuition rates lower than big universities
  • Great teachers: experienced instructors who are passionate about their field
  • Upgrading: working students complete a degree to advance their careers
  • Results! Many programs achieve virtually 100% employment rates

Career Programs
Career programs prepare you to enter a new job or upgrade to a higher position in your current field as soon as you graduate. Studying in a University Transfer program also provides analytical and teamwork skills valued by employers. However, most “UT” students continue to further studies before entering a career.

Career programs can vary from 1-year certificates to 4-year degrees. The majority are 2-year diplomas. Continuing Education also offers short-term career training. Many Douglas career programs offer part-time options with flexible schedules. Instructors can work with you to develop a workable schedule and ensure you take required courses in the right order.

Why take a career program at Douglas?

  • High quality recognized by employers
  • Results! Hiring rates of virtually 100% in many programs
  • Instructors are successful professionals in their field
  • Focus on real-world skills
  • Worksite learning provides experience and job contacts
  • Employer advisors keep content up to date
  • Cutting-edge facilities and equipment

University Transfer
“University Transfer” (or just “UT”) means you start studying at Douglas, then transfer to another institution to complete your studies. The other institution will recognize the education you took at Douglas. But you don’t necessarily need to leave Douglas to complete your degree as Douglas offers several different types of Bachelor’s degrees.

10 reasons to do UT at Douglas

  1. Same courses same content, same quality as courses at a major university.
  2. Save $$ - $4,000 over 2 years compared to a similar program of study at a major university.
  3. Great teachers: while university profs are often busy with their research, profs at Douglas are dedicated to teaching in the classroom - they are passionate about helping you succeed.
  4. More face time: with profs and classmates, thanks to smaller class sizes
  5. Discover your passion: try different subjects, find the ones that ignite your curiosity.
  6. Set your own pace: take 4 or 5 courses at a time to finish quickly, or 2 or 3 courses if you have work or family responsibilities.
  7. Stay close to home: minimize travel time and cost.
  8. Get support: Douglas advisors and support staff help you deal with school and life.
  9. Get recognized: after just 2 years of studies at Douglas, get your Associate Degree.
  10. Succeed! Research shows students who start at college do as well (or better) by the time they graduate as students who rush to start their first year at university.

English as a Second Language
Douglas College is a leader in ESL education for university and college students as well as foreign-trained professionals in Metro Vancouver.

  • Experienced instructors – all with Masters or Doctorate degrees
  • Cutting-edge language labs and learning technology
  • Trusted reputation for over 35 years
  • English-only policy for ESL students
  • Highly multicultural student population
  • 2 full-service campuses featuring international student advisors, libraries, bookstore, computer labs, full security and more

Continuing Education
At Douglas College, with Continuing Education, you can enrol in courses, seminars and workshops, attend conferences and events or complete part-time certificate programs covering many subjects. Custom design courses are also available for you and your workplace.

Course Fees

For more information on Course Fees: https://banserv2.douglas.bc.ca/prod/bwyfaapx.p_select_year