Established in 1975, College of the Rockies has an enrolment of over 200 international students from more than 30 countries. The range of programs offered by the college includes University Studies, Business, Health, Fire Services Training, Global Studies, Kinesiology, Office Administration, Child, Youth and Family Studies, Tourism and Recreation, Information Technology, Trades and Adult Upgrading. Its student services department offers a wide range of services to help students meet educational, career and personal goals, such as Education Advising & Career Planning, Financial Aid, Disability Services, Study Skills Counselling, Student Counselling & Wellness, Exam Invigilation and Aboriginal Services.
The college is dedicated to enhance its students experience by offering a wide variety of activities and events throughout the academic year, including ski day, coed basketball league, Avalanche volleyball match, fitness classes, Zumba, Yoga and cross-country skiing.
College of the Rockies Rankings
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University ranking 2020 (international): ranked 8074 in the world by webometrics
College of the Rockies Campus
College of the Rockies has seven campuses located in the southeast corner of British Columbia with Main Campus and Gold Creek Campus n Cranbrook and regional campuses in Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley. It is proud to have the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance Designation.
Academic Divisons
- University Studies
- Business
- Health
- Fire Services Training
- Global Studies
- Kinesiology
- Office Administration
- Information Technology
- Child, Youth and Family Studies
- Trades and Adult Upgrading
- Recreation
- Tourism
- Computer Science
College of the Rockies Teaching Quality
Smaller class sizes, personalized instruction, up-to-date technology, great support services and professional, friendly staff who are dedicated to student success make the College of the Rockies the best place to live, learn and play! Their commitment to providing relevant and quality education is unwavering.
Student Teacher Ratio
Student teacher ratio is 13:1
Advantages of College of the Rockies
- Possesses the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance Designation
- Has been granted LEED® Canada Certification for the Kootenay Centre South Expansion project
- Offers internship opportunities and has a funding of up to $10,000 CAD in student research internship
- Supports the college faculty in pursuing academic innovation and applied research through the Inspire Centre
- Has a $133.8 million CAD yearly socioeconomic impact on the area according to the report of CCbenefits Inc.
College of the Rockies Scholarships/Financial Aid
- College of the Rockies provides the maximum amount of financial aid through scholarships and bursaries.
- Financial aid is available to full-time students of the college. For scholarships a student with 60% course load is considered full-time whereas for bursaries the criterion is 80% course load.
- Some scholarships, bursaries and awards available for students are given in the table below:
| Type of Financial Aid | Eligibility Criteria | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Premier’s Scholarship | Enrolled in a program longer than 1 year. Selection will be based on academic merit. |
6000-10,000 CAD |
| International Learning Travel Awards | Enrolled in a program at the College. Completed at least 1 semester before the period of travel. |
2500 CAD |
| International Student Excellence Scholarships | Applicable for students who plan to return to enrol in University Studies, Business Administration, Tourism or Recreation Management, and other programs. | 2000 CAD |
| Career and Job Fair Entrance Awards | Applicable for students entering into the Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Administration program for the first time. | 1500 CAD |
| College of the Rockies Entrance Awards for University Studies - Arts and Sciences | Applicable for new students entering University in fall. | 1000 CAD |
Famous Alumni’s
We take great pride in the accomplishments of our College of the Rockies' alumni. Our roster of former students includes women and men who are leaders in business, natural resource development, tourism and hospitality, education, healthcare, the sciences, and the arts. College of the Rockies alumni generate over $315 million each year in added income for the regional economy. From construction to nursing, hairstyling to transportation, our alumni are making a difference in their communities every day.
The success of our alumni inspires us to continue providing a world-class education to current and future students, so they can follow in your footsteps someday. By supporting College programs, capital projects, and student bursaries, our partners and friends are making meaningful contributions to the communities we serve.
Application Fee: Non refundable CAD 100
dmission Requirements:
- Grades (minimum over 50% – second division)
- IELTS score (6.0 minimum overall, 6.0 in reading, 6.0 writing, 5.5 in listening, 5.5 in speaking)
- Finances (MUST be eligible for an EDUCATION loan or GIC)
- Previous applications (can NOT have been refused for a study permit in the past)
- Only two years of Gap
- Maximum 8 backlogs
- Will not accept any refusal case
College of the Rockies English Language Requirements:
IELTS:
- UG – Minimum 6.0 overall and no modules less than 6.0
- PG – Minimum 6.5 overall and no modules less than 6.0
PTE: 50
TOEFL: 80
| Test | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| TOEFL IBT | 80 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| PTE | 56 |
