University Transfer Program

Why Choose CCC

CCC is a great place for international students to study. Our excellent transfer program and our wide variety of Arts and Commerce courses make CCC the right choice for students from a broad range of backgrounds. Visit our beautiful campus, meet our outstanding faculty, and excel in our fully transferable programs.

Who is Eligible

Corpus Christi welcomes applications from qualified international students of all cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. For students who have studied in English, or who are fluent English speakers and would like to study at CCC, our university transfer option allows seamless transfer to the major universities in Canada.

CCC is a wonderful fit for students coming to Canada with high school completion that is considered to be equivalent to Canada’s Grade 11 program, such as the Philippines, Columbia, Venezuela, Brazil and Costa Rica. These students are ineligible for direct admission to most Canadian universities. Completion of at least 30 transfer credits at CCC will make a student eligible for admission to second-year at most Canadian universities, and completion of 60 credits will result in eligibility for third-year.

Admission Requirements

Qualified International students who speak English as their first language may be accepted directly into our Diploma program or University Transfer Program in Arts or Commerce.

Qualified students who speak English as an additional language and who taken any of the following tests and have achieved the marks listed may enter directly into our university transfer program.

  1. TOEFL score of at least:

    1. 580 (paper-based) or

    2. 237 (computer-based) or

    3. 86 (internet-based) minimum of 20 in each category

  2. IELTS score of 6.5

  3. CAEL score of 60 overall with an essay score of 60

See our General Admission Requirements for a more complete description of our language requirements.

Program information

International students admitted to the University Transfer Program at CCC receive all the benefits of being a CCC student.

Personalized Academic Support

Part of our commitment to helping students succeed involves supporting them academically and personally. The International Student Coordinator provides personalized academic advising, assistance obtaining health insurance, and support with visa and immigration procedures. Also, subject instructors at CCC are always willing to provide extra help after class.

Beyond the Classroom

To get the most out of your experience at CCC, international students have the opportunity to take part in all aspects of Student Life on the CCC and UBC campuses. International students are encouraged to take advantage of Vancouver's incredible outdoors and culture. Students can visit local museums and attractions, experience Vancouver's rich heritage, and experience our beautiful natural setting.

Learning Resources

International students have the same access to the learning resources available to all CCC students. We offer a College library, access to UBC libraries and bookstore, free computer workstations in the College's library, access to UBC athletic and recreational facilities, as well as the educational resource programs and facilities. We are located just a short walk away from the Student Union Building at UBC, which has food stalls, a movie theatre, a post office, and many other student resources.