Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta

Bow Valley College is a public college operating as a community institution under the post-secondary learning act of Alberta. It is an educational hub in the heart of downtown Calgary. Bow Valley College delivers multi-disciplinary diploma, degree, and professional development courses to about 2,359 international students from 148 different countries around the world. 

When was Bow Valley College Established?

Bow Valley College was established in 1965 as Alberta Vocational Centre and offered Academic Upgrading and Business Education to around 535 students. 

Where is Bow Valley College?

The main Bow Valley College campus is the Calgary campus located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bow Valley College also has 7 regional campuses located in Southern Alberta. The regional campuses are in Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore.

Bow Valley College Accreditation

Bow Valley College is the first college in Alberta to receive accreditation from the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta to offer a two-year diploma majoring in Human Resources at Chiu School of Business. 

Education at Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College programs are offered as diploma, certificate programs, post-diploma certificates, English language learning, and continuing education programs. These programs are offered through the 7 academic schools under Bow Valley College in various fields of study like business administration, community studies, health & wellness, etc.

Why Choose Bow Valley College?

Bow Valley College is home to many learners from 148 countries around the world. The students get the opportunity to choose from various programs like a diploma, certificate, and online courses and programs. Find below some of the reasons to choose Bow Valley College: 

• 89% of the graduate is working within 6 months 
• The Bow Valley College acceptance rate is 37%.
• Students from 148 countries around the world, speaking 98 languages
• 700 faculty & staff that reflect diversity too
• More than 50 languages are spoken at the Bow Valley College campus
• There are various study option available such as full-time/ part-time, online/ in-class, day/ evening, Calgary/ one of the regional campus
• There are a variety of Bow Valley College programs available including online courses and programs, post-diploma certificates, a career certificate, international education, academic upgrading, and more
• Bow College offers a wide range of facilities that help you with learning, stress, and more.

Bow Valley College Programs

A wide range of Bow Valley College courses is offered in the form of a post-diploma certificate, a career certificate, international education, academic upgrading, etc. Below are the programs available at Bow Valley College: 

Academic Schools of Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College offers programs in various fields including business, health, and creativity technologies. It is divided into seven schools offering diploma and certificate programs to students from all over the world. The academic schools under Bow Valley College are:

• Chiu School of Business
• School of Foundational Learning
• School of Health & Wellness
• School of Community Studies
• School of Continuing Learning
• School of Creative Technologies
• School of Global Access
• International Education

Research Areas at Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College focuses on a variety of research areas as mentioned below:

• Foundational Learning
• Teaching and Learning
• Employment
• Evaluation
• English Language Learning 
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Health
• Indigenous Research
• Research with Immigrants

Financial Aid and Scholarships at Bow Valley College

International students at Bow Valley College are eligible for Entrance Awards, In-course Awards, and Learner Pathway Awards. These merit-based awards are offered to deserving international students pursuing various courses at different levels of study. Some of the funding options for international students at Bow Valley College are explained below:

Entrance Awards

Entrance awards are provided to international learners who are enrolled for the first time. Some of the Bow Valley College entrance awards for international students are:

• International Student Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship is for international students who will commence their studies in a full-time certificate or diploma program at Bow Valley College. 4 awards worth $2,000 each is given to prospective international students.
• Southeast Asia International Student Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to international applicants from Southeast Asia who will commence their studies in a full-time certificate or diploma program at Bow Valley College. 1 award worth $2,000 is awarded to a deserving international student. 

Learner Pathway Awards

Learner Pathway Awards are offered to international students who have successfully completed one or more terms of Bow Valley College's International English Language Learning program and will continue studies in a certificate or diploma program. Some of the Learner Pathway Awards are:

• International Student Learning Pathway Bursary: This bursary is awarded to international high school graduate who has completed BVC's English Language Learning and/or High School at an Alberta Secondary Institution and in need of financial aid. 1 award worth $2,000 is awarded to the deserving international student who will commence a full-time Certificate or Diploma program at Bow Valley College during the academic year.
• International Student Learning Pathway Scholarship: This scholarship is for an international high school graduate who has completed BVC's English Language Learning and/or High School at an Alberta Secondary Institution. 2 scholarships worth $2,000 each is provided to deserving international students who will commence a full-time Certificate or Diploma program at Bow Valley College during the academic year.

In-Course Awards

In-Course Awards are offered to international students enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or post-diploma program at Bow Valley College. The student should have completed a diploma and is continuing on to a post-diploma program at Bow Valley College. Some of the In-course awards for international students are:

• Internationalization Award of Excellence: This award of excellence is offered to any current student who engages the campus community in enhanced internationalization. 1 award worth $2,250 is given to students engaged in special awareness initiatives, volunteerism and leadership focused on international education and multiculturalism. 
• International Student Applied Education Recognition Award: This award worth $1,500 is for a current international student who applies learning outside of the classroom.
• International Student Leadership Award: This award worth $1,500 is for a current international student who demonstrates exceptional leadership or leadership potential.

Student Services

Bow Valley University offers a wide range of facilities that help you with learning, stress, and other personal & professional development. You will find various services and opportunities in academic, cultural, and social activities. Given below are a few amenities offered to international students at Bow Valley College: