Metropolitan Community College is a private institution in Vancouver, British Columbia, offering vocational and academic programs.
Metropolitan Community College is a private institution located at 322 Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its mission is to provide accessible, practical education that prepares students for meaningful careers in a changing world. The college is committed to equipping students with critical thinking skills, resourcefulness and knowledge that add value to themselves, their families and the community. Its essential mandate is to provide effective access to learners in every geographic and sectoral community, locally and internationally.
The college offers vocational and academic studies. Class sizes are kept small so instructors know students by name and can adapt teaching to learner needs. An Advisory Board regularly reviews program competencies so that what the college teaches stays current with what employers need. The International Esports Management diploma is a 60-credit program over 16 to 20 months, and the Hospitality Operations diploma is a 24-credit applied diploma completed in 8 months, with a specialization in food and beverage, front office, or events.
The main campus is located at 100 - 322 Water Street in Vancouver and contains over 4,200 sq. ft. It includes four classrooms, one seminar room, one computer lab, two offices, and a large student lounge with a kitchen. The campus is close to public transportation services. Listed facilities include student residences (third-party operated), homestay arrangements, and the Career Success Centre.
The college offers general admission, which involves application review with an offer.
Metropolitan Community College is designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit of British Columbia (PTIRU) and holds a BC Education Quality Assurance (BC EQA) designation. It is also a Designated Learning Institution with IRCC.