Douglas College

Douglas College has two campuses in Metro Vancouver within British Columbia.

The New Westminster campus houses the international student office as well as two major buildings named Royal Avenue and Anvil Tower.

Campus Facilities

·         Gymnasium

·         A small-box theatre

·         A large 300-seat proscenium theatre

The college offers many recreational facilities and conducts several workshops to provide its students with relevant exposure.

Training Centers

Besides these campuses, Douglas offers education through its training centers in three locations:

·         Surrey

·         Burnaby

·         Maple Ridge

With an extensive library, Douglas offers an array of study material. This constitutes thousands of books and DVDs, articles, and guides for the students to conduct basic research for practical projects. The college is also renowned for its open repository, known as DOOR, which comprises a collection of creative and research assets.

Being a non-research bachelor's college that works towards preparing industry professionals, Douglas has industry tie-ups to help students gain real-world exposure alongside education. Thus, international students are allowed to work while studying to gain as much exposure as possible through customized, government-funded programs.

Working Hours

International students may work up to 20 hours a week during an on-going semester and full-time during the semester break. All kinds of jobs and internships as a mandatory part of the course curriculum are restricted to working hours. Students may take up all kinds of on-campus and off-campus jobs that their respective departments allow. Therefore, all students must seek permissions from the authorities of the college before accepting any job offer.

Note: International students must connect with their respective embassies regarding work permit to avoid any confusions. They must also check the employment laws and regulations to be strictly followed while on a study visa.