College of the Rockies

Overview

Established in 1975

Nature: Public community college

Location: The main campus is located in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, with several satellite campuses, including Kimberley, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere and Golden.

Students: About 2,100 full-time students, with international students accounting for about 1.5%.

Educational philosophy

College of the Rockies is committed to providing high-quality vocational education and academic courses, emphasizing practical learning and community participation. The school focuses on cultivating students' practical skills and employment competitiveness to ensure that students can meet industry needs. The college also attaches great importance to sustainable development and social responsibility, and incorporates these values ​​into teaching and research.

Historical background

1975: College of the Rockies was officially established.

Modern: It has become one of the important higher education institutions in British Columbia, making important contributions to the development of the local community and economy.

Disciplines and Courses

Undergraduate Programs:

Through the cooperative transfer credit program with partner universities, students can transfer to partner universities to continue their studies and obtain a bachelor's degree after completing the first two years of study at Rocky Mountain College.

Diploma and Certificate Programs:

Business: including accounting, marketing, human resource management, etc.

Engineering Technology: covering mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.

Information Technology: including computer system technology, network security, etc.

Health Sciences: covering nursing, medical assistance, etc.

Tourism and Hotel Management: cultivating professionals in the tourism and hotel industries.

Environmental Science: focusing on environmental protection and sustainable development.

Art and Design: providing creative courses such as visual arts and graphic design.

Graduate Diploma Programs:

providing further professional training for students who have already obtained a bachelor's degree, such as project management, data science, etc.

Language Intensive Courses:

providing English intensive courses for international students to help them improve their English proficiency to meet academic requirements.

Continuing Education and Short-term Courses:

providing a variety of short-term courses and vocational training, suitable for working people to improve their skills or change careers.

Featured Majors

Tourism and Hotel Management: taking advantage of the rich tourism resources in the region, providing comprehensive tourism management and hotel service training.

Engineering Technology: Strong in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

Information Technology: Provides cutting-edge information technology and cybersecurity courses.

Health Sciences: Works closely with the medical industry to provide high-quality training in nursing and other health-related professions.

Environmental Sciences: Focuses on environmental protection and sustainable development, and cultivates students' skills in environmental management.

Business: The School of Business provides comprehensive business management and entrepreneurship training.

Campus Facilities

Library: Has rich book resources and electronic databases.

Classrooms and laboratories: Equipped with modern teaching equipment and technology to support practical learning.

Dormitories: Provide a variety of accommodation options to facilitate out-of-town students.

Sports Facilities: Including gyms, swimming pools, basketball courts, etc.

Student Service Center: Provides a variety of services such as career planning, mental health support, academic counseling, etc.

Research Center: There are multiple research centers and institutes to support cutting-edge scientific research.

Internships and Cooperation: Maintain close contact with local businesses and industries to provide students with internships and employment opportunities.

Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.cotr.bc.ca/

Address: 333 Frank Swann Drive, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E4, Canada

Tel: +1 250-489-6300

Email: info@cotr.bc.ca

Certification and Recognition

Certification: Rocky Mountain College is a member of the Association of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and is recognized by the Ministry of Education of China.

Ranking: Although it does not participate in the extensive ranking system like comprehensive universities, it enjoys a good reputation in the fields of vocational education and applied technical education.

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate and below programs: Applicants usually need to graduate from high school and submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. Some programs may have specific language requirements, such as an IELTS score of no less than 6.0 or a TOEFL score of no less than 80.

Graduate Diploma Programs: Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major and submit transcripts, personal statements, letters of recommendation, etc. Some programs may also require an interview or additional writing samples.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help students reduce their financial burden.

Internship opportunities: Rocky Mountain College cooperates with many companies to provide students with rich internships and practical experience.

International cooperation: The school has established cooperative relations with many universities around the world to promote international exchanges and learning.