British Columbia Institute of Technology

Established

1964

Main Campus

3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3H2

http://www.bcit.ca/

BCIT offers programs that lead to certificates, diplomas and degrees in technologies, business, health sciences and trades. BCIT's many programs are available in part-time and online formats as well as through full-time study.

As a polytechnic institute, BCIT conducts applied research, technology transfer activities (the taking of ideas to the marketplace), and corporate and industry training and upgrading.

Campus locations:

Main Campus (Burnaby)
Downtown Campus (Vancouver)
Marine Campus (North Vancouver)
Aerospace and Technology Campus (Richmond)
Great Northern Way Campus (Vancouver)

Students

Full-time	16,600
Part-time and Continuing Education	31,600
Apprenticeship	6,309
Total students	48,200

Faculty

Full-time Instructors	1700
Part-time Instructors	550

Academics

Bachelor’s Degrees	22
Diploma Programs	148
Certificate Programs	240
Apprenticeship Programs	32

Graduation Data

Average annual number of Graduates (last 5 years)	5,247
Work placement in field after graduation (%) - certificate and diploma	87%
Work placement in field after graduation (%) – degree	98%
Average starting salary (certificate and diploma)	$33,000
Average starting salary (degree)	$57,000
Satisfied with education	95%

Research & Development

Research at BCIT serves BCIT’s core education function and employers’ success. BCIT’s research is applied; contributing to the learner experience and, through practical application, advancing the state of practice - furthering economic, social & environmental prosperity in BC. BCIT’s research themes and projects aim to develop opportunities and provide solutions for business and industry technical challenges. Research at BCIT links with and is responsive to employer needs and the development of competitive advantage.

BCIT’s Applied Research Liaison Office within our Centre for Applied Research and Innovation provides a welcoming “front door” for business and industry wishing to engage with the extensive research capabilities and resources within BCIT. BCIT has a mosaic of talents and some uniquely focused or specialized interdisciplinary research resources.

These include:
> Advanced prototype development and evaluation services.
> BCIT Technology Centre
>Building Envelope Test Hut
> Building Science Centre of Excellence
> Centre for Forensic and Security Studies
> Centre for Green Roof Technology
> Canadian Housing and Construction Centre
> Centre for Infrastructure Management
> Dr. Tong Louie Living Laboratory
> Food Analysis Lab and Pilot Plant
> Herbal Analysis and Evaluation Lab
> Industrial Instrumentation Process Lab
> Internet Engineering Lab
> Intelligent micro-grid test infrastructure
> “Technology Place” multi-tenant partner building.

Newcomer Integration

BCIT welcomes international students from around the world with a variety of program options. BCIT’s partnerships with well-qualified, like-minded foreign institutions create opportunities for international students to earn BCIT international diplomas and to articulate into BCIT’s domestic programs. BCIT’s International Student Entry Program prepares students with skills for success, including language training. The Confucius Institute at BCIT offers a range of practical programs aimed at increasing cultural awareness and business connections with China.

International Activities and International Educational Partnerships

BCIT welcomes international students from all parts of the world. The institute offers international
diploma programs with several partner institutions in China, Korea and Chile that create opportunities for international students to articulate into BCIT’s domestic programs. In addition, BCIT offers a range of practical programs aimed at increasing cultural and business connections with China through the Confucius Institute at BCIT.