Program availability for International Students
Experience all that Okanagan College has to offer.
Planning to work in Canada after graduation?
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows eligible graduates from designated learning institutions (DLIs) to stay in Canada temporarily and gain valuable work experience.
Okanagan College offers PGWP-eligible programs that may qualify under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines. If working in Canada after graduation is part of your plan, these programs could help you achieve that goal. For those exploring other pathways, we also offer a variety of programs open to international students that provide valuable skills and education.
IRCC has recently announced changes to PGWP eligibility criteria. Please note: graduation does not automatically guarantee PGWP eligibility. Be sure to check the IRCC website for the most up-to-date requirements and to verify program eligibility or contact the International Recruitment Team
Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible Programs
Based on IRCC’s new PGWP criteria, the following Okanagan College programs may be eligible for PGWP. Please check both the IRCC website and this page regularly, as this list may be updated without notice.
The content on this page reflects the information available at the time of its publication. It is important to acknowledge that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other government departments regularly revise their policies. For the latest information, please visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
Rural Community Immigration Pilot
Diplomas from Okanagan College in Vernon allow students to be exempt from the work experience requirement for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for the North Okanagan-Shuswap region!
RCIP is a special program available in only 14 communities across Canada. It helps international students who graduate from certain programs at Okanagan College (Vernon or Salmon Arm campus) stay in Canada long-term to support local job needs.
Completing these programs in the Okanagan College (Vernon campus) allows students to be exempted from the work experience requirement for the RCIP in the North Okanagan–Shuswap region.
Learn more
All Other Programs
Looking for more options? Okanagan College offers a variety of programs open to international students beyond those eligible for a PGWP. These programs provide valuable skills and education to support your academic and career goals. Click the dropdown menus below to view program availability for the specified upcoming intakes.
| CAMPUS | PROGRAM | DURATION | CIP Codes | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | English as a Second Language | Varies | 32.0109 | Closed for applications |
| CAMPUS | PROGRAM | DURATION | CIP Codes | AVAILABILITY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | Associate of Arts Degree | 2 years | 24.0101 | Open for applications | |
| Kelowna | Associate of Science Degree | 2 years | 24.0101 | Open for applications | |
| Kelowna | English as a Second Language | Varies | 32.0109 | Open for applications | |
| Kelowna | Culinary Art Certificate | 1 year | 12.0503 | Open for applications | |
| Kelowna | Culinary Management Diploma | 2 years | 12.0504 | Open for applications | |
| Kelowna | Pastry Arts Certificate | 1 year | 12.0501 | Open for applications | |
| Penticton | Associate of Arts Degree | 2 years | 24.0101 | Open for applications | |
| Penticton | Criminal & Social Justice Diploma | 2 years | 43.0104 | Open for applications | |
| Salmon Arm | Associate of Arts Degree | 2 years | 24.0101 | Open for applications | |
| Vernon | Associate of Arts Degree | 2 years | 24.0101 | Open for applications | |
| Vernon | Writing & Publishing Diploma | 2 years | 9.0102 | Open for applications |