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Bow Valley College

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Bow Valley College: the applicant's brief

6 findings

  1. The short answer

    Bow Valley College is a public college in Canada that focuses on diploma-level study across a defined set of career-oriented subjects. It suits international students who want a practical programme in areas such as health, social work, marketing, or software-related study in Calgary or one of its regional campuses.

  2. What you can study

    Students can study 55 diploma programmes across Marketing, Machine Learning, Health Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy, Recreation Management, Risk Management, Social Work, Software Engineering, and Veterinary Science. Example programmes include Digital Marketing, Machine Learning Analyst, Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk, Path2Practice for IENs, Perioperative Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Recreation Therapy Aide, Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice, Risk Management, and Social Work.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply for a diploma programme and check the admission requirements for that specific programme on the official website. They should also confirm document requirements, application deadlines, and any credential or language requirements directly with the admissions office, since those details are programme-specific and may change.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a fee for international students in the information available here; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on whether you study in Calgary or at one of the regional campuses, along with housing, transport, and day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The college is based primarily in Calgary and also operates regional campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks. Before applying, confirm which campus offers your programme, what language of instruction applies to it, and what documents you need as an international student.

  6. How it compares

    Among 156 universities and colleges in Canada, Bow Valley College stands out as a public college with a focused diploma portfolio rather than a broad university model. Its appeal is strongest for applicants who want applied study in a specific career area and prefer a smaller set of clearly defined subject options.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Bow Valley College

What type of institution is Bow Valley College?

It is a public college in Canada.

Where is Bow Valley College based?

It is based primarily in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Which campuses does Bow Valley College operate?

It operates regional campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks, in addition to its main base in Calgary.

What level of study does Bow Valley College offer?

It offers diploma-level study.

Overview

Bow Valley College is a comprehensive community college based primarily in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The institution also operates regional campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks as of 2025. As of 2024, the college serves a total enrolment of 9,550 full-load equivalents, and employs almost 1,400 full-, part-time, and casual employees.

Programs at Bow Valley College

95 programs across 2 study levels.

Diploma

Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Addiction Studies

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Addiction Studies

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Child and Youth Care

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Child and Youth Care

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Computer Science & IT

Cybersecurity

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture

Digital Design

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture

Digital Design

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Disability Studies

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture

Interior Decorating

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture

Interior Decorating

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Law

Justice Studies

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Law

Legal Assistant

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Nursing

Practical Nurse

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Work

Social Work

Bow Valley College

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time

Other

Computer Science & IT

Cybersecurity

Bow Valley College

🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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