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Douglas College
Coquitlam, New Westminster, Surrey, British Columbia, CanadaEst. 1970College / Polytechnic
Douglas College is a public college in British Columbia, founded in 1970, serving nearly 25,000 students annually across Metro Vancouver.
Douglas College was founded in 1970 and is the largest college in British Columbia. It serves nearly 25,000 students annually. The college is recognized by the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance program. Its mailing address is PO Box 2503, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 5B2.
Douglas College offers 13 four-year degree programs and 20+ two-year career programs. It also offers 500+ academic courses that are transferable to universities nationwide. The college has international students from over 90 countries. Faculty-led applied research is supported through the Research and Innovation Office, which focuses on solving community problems and enhancing public services.
Douglas College has campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam, and training centres in Surrey, Burnaby and Maple Ridge. The college describes its locations as centrally located and transit connected. The New Westminster Campus mural, Raven Figures, was created in October 2020 to commemorate Douglas's 50th anniversary. The college is building its first-ever student housing and academic expansion at 808 Royal Ave. in New Westminster, which will feature 368 student beds. Facilities include a library, learning centre, cafeteria and catering, fitness facilities, child care, and the Amelia Douglas Gallery.
Admission routes include general admission for domestic students with BC secondary school graduation or equivalent, undergraduate admission for international students, Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs, and assessment testing for placement.