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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

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PGWP eligible programs
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All other programs
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Immigration info for North Okanagan-Shuswap

Questions?

Looking to study in Canada, learn more about Okanagan College programs?
Contact our International team—we have recruiters, advisors, and cultural liaisons who can answer your questions and help you join our OC community!

Contact the International Recruitment team

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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.

 
CAMPUSPROGRAMDuration Cip Codes   AVAILABILITY
KelownaApplied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation4 years24.0101Open for applications
KelownaBachelor of Business Administration4 years52.0201Open for applications
KelownaBachelor of Computer Information Systems Degree4 years11.0103Open for applications
KelownaComputer Information Systems Diploma2 years11.0103Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Biology Emphasis2 years26.0101Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Chemistry Emphasis2 years40.0501Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Computer Science Emphasis2 years11.0101Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Mathematics and Statistics Emphasis2 years27.9999Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Physics and Mathematics Emphasis2 years40.0801Open for applications
KelownaCivil Engineering Technology Diploma2 years15.0201Open for applications
KelownaEarly Childhood Education Diploma2 years19.0709Closed for applications
KelownaElectronic Engineering Technology Diploma2 years15.0303Open for applications
KelownaHuman Service Work Diploma2 years44.0000Closed for applications
KelownaInfrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma2 years15.0305Open for applications
KelownaMechanical Engineering Technology Diploma2 years15.0805Open for applications
KelownaPost-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Analytics2 years27.0304Open for applications
KelownaPractical Nursing Diploma
* Open for those who have graduated 
from secondary school in Canada. 
Requirements include Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.		2 years51.3901Ask Recruitment Team
KelownaTherapist Assistant Diploma2 years51.0817Closed for applications
KelownaPost Diploma Certificate in Data Science1 year30.7001Open for applications
PentictonBachelor of Business Administration
* Please note only the first year of the program is offered fully at the Penticton campus. The program can be completed in full in Kelowna.		4 years52.0201Open for applications
PentictonKinesiology Diploma2 years31.0505Open for applications
PentictonPractical Nursing Diploma
* Open for those who have graduated 
from secondary school in Canada. 
Requirements include Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.		2 years51.3901Ask Recruitment Team
Salmon ArmBachelor of Business Administration
* Please note only the first year of the program is offered fully at the Salmon Arm campus. The program can be completed in full in Kelowna.		4 years52.0201Open for applications
Salmon ArmHuman Service Work Diploma2 years44.0000Closed for applications
VernonAssociate of Science Degree-Biology Emphasis2 years26.0101Open for applications
VernonBachelor of Business Administration
* Please note only the first year of the program is offered fully at the Vernon campus. The program can be completed in full in Kelowna.		4 years52.0201Open for applications
VernonComputer Information Systems2 years11.0103Open for applications
VernonEarly Childhood Education Diploma2 years19.0709Closed for applications
CAMPUSPROGRAMDurationCip Codes   AVAILABILITY
KelownaApplied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation4 years24.0101Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Biology Emphasis2 years26.0101Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Chemistry Emphasis2 years40.0501Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Computer Science Emphasis2 years11.0101Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Mathematics and Statistics Emphasis2 years27.9999Open for applications
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Physics and Mathematics Emphasis2 years40.0801Open for applications
KelownaBachelor of Business Administration4 years52.0201Open for applications
KelownaPost-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Analytics2 years27.0304Open for applications
KelownaAircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures40 weeks47.0607Open for applications
KelownaPractical Nursing Diploma
* Open for those who have graduated 
from secondary school in Canada. 
Requirements include Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.		2 years51.3901Ask Recruitment Team
PentictonBachelor of Business Administration
* Please note only the first year of the program is offered fully at the Penticton campus. The program can be completed in full in Kelowna.		4 years52.0201Open for applications
VernonApplied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation4 years24.0101Open for applications
VernonBachelor of Business Administration
* Please note, the first and second years of the program are offered fully at the Vernon campus. However, the program can only be completed in full in Kelowna.		4 years52.0201Open for applications
VernonAircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical74 weeks47.0608Open for applications

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

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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 PROGRAMDURATIONCIP CodesAVAILABILITY
Kelowna Animation Diploma2 years10.0304Open for applications
Kelowna Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Kelowna Associate of Science Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Kelowna Business Administration Diploma2 years52.0201Open for applications
Kelowna English as a Second LanguageVaries32.0109Open for applications
Kelowna Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting2 years52.0301Open for applications
Kelowna Water Engineering Technology Diploma2 years15.0506Open for applications
Penticton Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Penticton Business Administration Diploma2 years52.0201Open for applications
Penticton Criminal & Social Justice Diploma2 years43.0104Open for applications
Salmon Arm Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Salmon Arm Business Administration Diploma2 years52.0201Open for applications
Vernon Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Vernon Business Administration Diploma2 years52.0201Open for applications
Vernon Writing & Publishing Diploma2 years9.0102Open for applications
CAMPUS PROGRAMDURATIONCIP CodesAVAILABILITY
Kelowna Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Kelowna Associate of Science Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Kelowna English as a Second LanguageVaries32.0109Open for applications
Penticton Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Penticton Criminal & Social Justice Diploma2 years43.0104Open for applications
Salmon Arm Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Vernon Associate of Arts Degree2 years24.0101Open for applications
Vernon Writing & Publishing Diploma2 years9.0102Open for applications
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