The Best Place on Earth to Study

Why Study in British Columbia, Canada?

You’re making a smart move by choosing to study in BC. According to magazines like The Economist and institutions like the United Nations, BC is the best place in the world to learn, live and play.

British Columbia is currently the leading destination for international students in Canada, with an estimated     130 000 short- and long-term students studying at all levels in our province from across the globe.

Top Reasons to Learn, Live and Play in BC

1. Superior Education

   BC teachers and institutions are ranked among the best in the world and BC is the only province in Canada with a provincial seal of quality for post-secondary education (Education Quality Assurance).

2. Extraordinary Quality of Life

   BC, with its cosmopolitan cities, lush rainforests, coastal waters and impressive mountains, is one of Canada's most exciting and beautiful provinces. BC is a safe, welcoming and peaceful place to live and study.

3. Friendly and Diverse People

   The people of BC are friendly and welcoming. People from many cultures call BC their home, creating a diverse and vibrant society.

4. Mildest Weather in Canada

   BC has the mildest climate in the country. Summer temperatures in the province’s interior region frequently surpass 30°C while BC's southern coastal region offers the mildest winter temperatures in all of Canada.