Okanagan College (OC)

Overview

Established: 1963

Nature: Public higher education institution

Location: The main campus is located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, with several satellite campuses, including Penticton, Salmon Arm and Vernon.

Educational philosophy

Okanagan College 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. OC also attaches great importance to sustainable development and social responsibility, and incorporates these values ​​into teaching and research.

Historical background

1963: Okanagan College was officially established.

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

Disciplines and courses

Undergraduate programs:

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

Engineering: Provides mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.

Computer science: covers software development, network security, etc.

Health Sciences: including Nursing, Public Health, etc.

Humanities: including English, History, Philosophy, etc.

Social Sciences: covering Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, etc.

Diploma and Certificate Programs:

Provide a variety of short-term diploma and certificate programs suitable for vocational training and continuing education, such as business management, information technology, engineering technology, etc.

Graduate Diploma Programs:

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

Language Intensive Programs:

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

Transfer Credit Programs:

Provide cooperative transfer credit programs with universities such as the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU), and students can transfer to these universities to continue their studies after completing the first two years of study at OC.

Featured Majors

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

Engineering Technology: Enjoys a high reputation in multiple engineering fields, especially in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

Computer Science: Provides cutting-edge information technology and network security courses.

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

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

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

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 companies and industries to provide students with internships and employment opportunities.

Contact Information

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

Address: The main campus is located at 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8, Canada

Tel: +1 250-762-5445

Email: info@okanagan.bc.ca

Certification and Recognition

Certification: Okanagan 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 IELTS or TOEFL scores.

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: Okanagan College cooperates with multiple 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.