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Bow Valley College

Founded: 1965 Total Students: 15,000+

Int. Students: 1,500+

Overview
Facts & Figures
Admission Requirements
Opportunities
Scholarships
Additional Info.
Features

Overview

Bow Valley College is located in the heart of downtown Calgary, one of the biggest cities in Canada. Located at the foot of the Canadian Rockies and just one hour away from the world-famous Banff National Park and Lake Louise, you can finish your classes at 5 and be in the mountains by 6. Named the third most livable city in the world in 2023, Calgary is also Canada’s sunniest city and the cleanest city in the world. With almost a quarter of Calgary’s population being foreign-born, you’ll feel at home in this cosmopolitan and diverse city.

Students Life

TOTAL STUDENTS

15,000

Cost Per Year*

AVERAGE COST OF LIVING

CAD 22,895

Average Tuition Fee Per Year*

UNDERGRADUATE

CAD 13,000 - CAD 24,500

GRADUATE

CAD 15,500 - CAD 29,000

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Bow Valley College:

International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the programs 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

Bow Valley College has your back while you are a student and after you graduate from one of our programs:

Resume preparation
Interview preparation

Accomodation

Housing Options
Bow Valley College does not offer on-campus housing. For information on accommodation options, including homestay, private home room rental or other rental accommodations in and around Calgary, please refer to the following websites:

Student Support

Student Support

Bow Valley College has carved a niche for itself owing to the exceptional student services made available to the students. There are a vast number of student services available at Bow Valley College, which help the students both old and new in numerous different ways. The following are a few of them:

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Bow Valley College offers scholarship opportunities to our international students each academic term and at each stage during their studies. The scholarship program is divided into two main categories: entrance scholarships and in-course scholarships.

Entrance Scholarships:

International students are eligible to apply for scholarships in this category if:

They are starting their very first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College.
They have already completed and graduated from a first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College and are now starting a second post-secondary program.
They have completed an English language learning or upgrading program at Bow Valley College and are now starting a post-secondary program.

Entrance Awards

Bow Valley College offers entrance awards to assist learners who are entering a certificate or diploma program at the college for the first time. Learners will need to apply for these awards in the semester prior to their planned start date.

Scholarship Title

Description

Amount

Program Start Date: Fall

Applications Open: May 1st
Deadline: August 1st

Program Start Date: Winter

Applications Open: September 1st
Deadline: December 1st

Program Start Date: Spring

Applications Open: January 1st,
Deadline: April 1st

Paul and Gerri Charette Endowed Award

This award has been established to support a youth who is a full-time student at Bow Valley College. The award celebrates the student’s determination to create a better future for themselves and their family by working diligently towards their educational goals.

Criteria: Applicant must be full-time, under 25 years of age, domestic or international, and entering a career program. Additional criteria might be displayed while completing the application.

Available to both domestic and international students.

$2,000/semester for first year of a certificate or Diploma Program

The TransAlta Women Pivoting in Tech Entrance Bursary

This award was established to help all women entering a diploma or post-diploma technology-related program at Bow Valley College. These bursaries are available to help cover tuition costs and help offset program-related costs such as technology, childcare, and basic expenses. TransAlta's goal is to ease financial pressures and reassure recipients that they can manage school and meet their education goals.

Criteria: Applicant must identify as a woman and can be part-time or full-time, domestic or international, in the following eligible programs:

School of Technology

Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Data Management and Analytics
Digital Design
Digital Marketing
Health Data Analytics
Information Technology Systems
Machine Learning Analyst
Software Development

‍Centre for Entertainment Arts:

Advanced Film Production
Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modelling
Advanced Visual Effects
Advanced Game Development
Foundation in Entertainment Arts
‍

Additional criteria might be displayed while completing the application.
Available to both domestic and international students.

$10,000

*(D) Domestic—(I) International
**Availability is subject to change. Please check the most recent list of Entrance Awards here four months before your program start date.

Features of Bow Valley College

Academic Counseling

Accomodation (On Campus)

Campus Security

Campus Shuttle

Career Support

Co-op Program

Financial Assistance

Health Insurance

Internet Services

Internship & on-the-job training

Library Services

Mental Health Services

Orientation for new students

Parking and Transit

Peer Mentorship

Scholarships and Awards

Social and Cultural Events

Sports & Recreation Facilities

Student Club and Socities

Student Leaderships

Study & Work Permit

Work While Studying

Student Learning Centre

Women Safety and Resources Centre

International Student Life Centre

Academic/Career Portals

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Diploma in Interior Decorating

Program Level: UG Certificate / Diploma

Tuition Fee: CAD 14,510.00/year
Processing Time: 60 Days
Program Intake:
Jan 2027
May 2027 ,Sep 2026,

Application Fee:
CAD 150.00
Living Cost: CAD 0.00/year
Program Length: 24 Months
PG Work Permit

Overview

Students Life

Cost Per Year*

Average Tuition Fee Per Year*

English Score Requirement

Admission Requirements

Opportunities

Career support

Accomodation

Student Support

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Entrance Scholarships:

Entrance Awards

Features of Bow Valley College

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