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Program availability for International Students

Experience all that Okanagan College has to offer.

Planning to work in Canada after graduation?

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows eligible graduates from designated learning institutions (DLIs) to stay in Canada temporarily and gain valuable work experience. 

Okanagan College offers that may qualify under guidelines. If working in Canada after graduation is part of your plan, these programs could help you achieve that goal. For those exploring other pathways, we also offer a variety of programs open to international students that provide valuable skills and education.

IRCC has recently . Please note: graduation does not automatically guarantee PGWP eligibility. Be sure to check the for the most up-to-date requirements and to verify program eligibility or contact the International Recruitment Team

Questions?

Looking to study in Canada, learn more about Okanagan College programs?
Contact our International team—we have recruiters, advisors, and cultural liaisons who can answer your questions and help you join our °µÍøTV community!

Contact the International Recruitment team

Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible Programs

Based on IRCC’s , the following Okanagan College programs may be eligible for PGWP. Please check both the IRCC website and this page regularly, as this list may be updated without notice.

 
CAMPUSPROGRAMDuration Cip Codes   AVAILABILITY
Kelowna4 years24.0101
Kelowna4 years52.0201
Kelowna4 years11.0103
Kelowna2 years11.0103
Kelowna2 years26.0101
Kelowna2 years40.0501
Kelowna2 years11.0101
Kelowna2 years27.9999
Kelowna2 years40.0801
Kelowna2 years15.0201
Kelowna2 years19.0709Closed for applications
Kelowna2 years15.0303
Kelowna2 years44.0000Closed for applications
Kelowna2 years15.0305
Kelowna2 years15.0805
Kelowna2 years27.0304
Kelowna
* Open for those who have graduated 
from secondary school in Canada. 
Requirements include Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.
2 years51.3901
Kelowna2 years51.0817Closed for applications
Kelowna1 year30.7001
Penticton4 years52.0201
Penticton2 years31.0505
Penticton
* Open for those who have graduated 
from secondary school in Canada. 
Requirements include Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.
2 years51.3901
Penticton1 year15.1001
Penticton2 years15.1001
Salmon Arm4 years52.0201
Salmon Arm2 years44.0000Closed for applications
Vernon2 years26.0101
Vernon4 years52.0201
Vernon2 years11.0103
Vernon2 years19.0709Closed for applications
CAMPUSPROGRAMDurationCip Codes   AVAILABILITY
Kelowna4 years24.0101
Kelowna2 years26.0101
Kelowna2 years40.0501
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Computer Science Emphasis2 years11.0101
Kelowna2 years27.9999
KelownaAssociate of Science Degree-Physics and Mathematics Emphasis2 years40.0801
Kelowna4 years52.0201
Kelowna2 years27.0304
KelownaAircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures40 weeks47.0607
Kelowna
* Open for those who have graduated 
from secondary school in Canada. 
Requirements include Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.
2 years51.3901
Vernon4 years24.0101
VernonAircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical74 weeks47.0608

The content on this page reflects the information available at the time of its publication. It is important to acknowledge that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other government departments regularly revise their policies. For the latest information, please visit   (IRCC) website. 

 

Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Diplomas from Okanagan College in Vernon allow students to be exempt from the work experience requirement for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for the North Okanagan-Shuswap region!

RCIP is a special program available in only 14 communities across Canada. It helps international students who graduate from certain programs at Okanagan College (Vernon or Salmon Arm campus) stay in Canada long-term to support local job needs.

Completing these programs in the Okanagan College (Vernon campus) allows students to be exempted from the work experience requirement for the RCIP in the North Okanagan–Shuswap region.

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All Other Programs

Looking for more options? Okanagan College offers a variety of programs open to international students beyond those eligible for a PGWP. These programs provide valuable skills and education to support your academic and career goals. Click the dropdown menus below to view program availability for the specified upcoming intakes.

CAMPUSPROGRAMDURATIONCIP CodesAVAILABILITY
KelownaVaries32.0109Closed for applications

 

 
CAMPUS PROGRAMDURATIONCIP CodesAVAILABILITY
Kelowna 2 years10.0304
Kelowna 2 years24.0101
Kelowna 2 years24.0101
Kelowna 2 years52.0201
Kelowna Varies32.0109
Kelowna 2 years15.0506
Penticton 2 years24.0101
Penticton 2 years52.0201
Penticton 2 years43.0104
Salmon Arm 2 years24.0101
Salmon Arm 2 years52.0201
Vernon 2 years24.0101
Vernon 2 years52.0201
Vernon 2 years9.0102
CAMPUS PROGRAMDURATIONCIP CodesAVAILABILITY
Kelowna 2 years24.0101
Kelowna 2 years24.0101
Kelowna Varies32.0109
Penticton 2 years24.0101
Penticton 2 years43.0104
Salmon Arm 2 years24.0101
Vernon 2 years24.0101
Vernon 2 years9.0102