Overview

As Alberta’s largest community college and a proud partner in Campus Alberta, Bow Valley College serves 15,000 learners each year in Calgary and throughout southern Alberta. We offer year-round career certificate and diploma programs, as well as High School Upgrading and English Language Learning. We also offer a range of career services, and specialized services to support newcomers to Canada with securing viable careers and professional accreditation. Bow Valley College delivers programs and skills that make you think in new and creative ways, removing barriers to fulfilling and lasting employment. In fact, 93 per cent of our graduates find jobs in their chosen career within six months of graduation. Fast, focused, and flexible – that’s the reality of a Bow Valley College education.

Fast Facts
• Any time, any place, any path, any pace — Bow Valley College offers courses and programs that fit your busy schedule.
• Our learners come from 115 countries and speak 98 different languages.
• 93% of BVC career-program graduates gain employment in their field of study within six months of graduation.
• A BVC education is a good investment: for every $1.00 learners invest in BVC, they receive a cumulative value of $4.60 in higher future wages.
• Our main campus is located in Calgary’s exciting downtown core, beside the City Hall CTrain station. The campus features state-of-the-art classrooms, the Iniikokaan Aboriginal Centre, roof-top gardens, and student services.

Why Bow Valley College?
• One of Canada’s top 50 research colleges
• Teaching informed by global industry and sector trends
• 93% of programs include a work experience component
• Over 600 employees, who collectively speak over 50 languages
• 86% graduate employment rate
• Affordable tuition and living expenses
• High-quality instruction in small classes where teaching is interactive, personalized, and engaging
• Diverse student population from 148 different countries
• College campuses are full of excellent facilities to support learning, such as computer labs, conference halls, studios, and libraries