Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

• International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
• Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Opportunities

Career Support
All programs at VanArts are designed to make you ready for work in the industries we train for. Combining your hard work with the resources we provide is the key to your success, and our curriculum for all programs is built with career support in mind from day one.

In addition to the skills taught in the program itself, VanArts is well connected to the industries we serve and can help you with your job search in a number of ways. We assist our students to find employment through networking with industry professionals and responding to individual recruiting needs, essential for competing in today’s market. Final demo reels from graduating students are often shared regularly with our own database of industry contacts. Often the best resource for finding a job is maintaining close relationships with your instructors, classmates and guest speakers. Student Services and Department Heads may also send out messages during and after the program when they hear of job postings or recruiting events.

Student Support

We are here to support you and ensure you have a safe and prosperous year, both as a student and beyond as a graduate. Use us as a resource before, during and after your year at VanArts when you need help, and we will assist you in any way we can.

Here you will find information on:

• Housing
• Health and Safety
• Academic Policies
• Communications & IT
• Career Support
• Alumni