Okanagan College

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

Kelowna, CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Okanagan College

  • Offers PGWP-eligible programs for post-graduation work in Canada.
  • Provides dedicated international student advisors and support services.
  • Multiple campuses across British Columbia with diverse program options.
  • Peer leadership program to assist new international students.
  • Online application portal with step-by-step guidance for international applicants.

About Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

Tuition is International student tuition fees are available on the college's website..

The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems is a four-year, full-time, on-campus program offered in Kelowna and partially in Vernon. Students take a mix of required courses, options, and electives. The program includes a co-op option that may extend the duration by one year or more. Entry points are year one or year three for students with relevant diplomas from Okanagan College or similar institutions.

Students study computing, mathematics, business, and communications. The curriculum covers software design, database systems, networking, and project management. Course options include Software Design and Development, Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and General Studies. Each option requires specific upper-level courses and credits. All students complete mandatory business and ethics courses.

The program starts in September 2026. Domestic students pay $5,696 per year, totaling $22,784. International students pay $106,909 for the full program. Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, English 12 with 60%, and meet math requirements. Students with a Computer Information Systems diploma from Okanagan College may enter year three.

About Okanagan College

Okanagan College, located in British Columbia with a campus in Kelowna, is a public college focused on hands‑on learning and student success. Since 1963 the college has offered practical programs across arts, sciences, business, health and technology, combining modern facilities with applied instruction to prepare graduates for local and global careers.

The college provides a wide selection of credential pathways, including diplomas, certificates and transfer options to universities, supported by experienced faculty and strong industry partnerships. Programs emphasise experiential learning, co‑op placements and applied projects that connect students directly with employers. International learners benefit from supportive services, small class sizes and targeted orientation to life and work in Canada.

Kelowna's lifestyle and regional economy offer plentiful internship and employment possibilities in technology, tourism, health services and the creative sector. Okanagan College is well suited to students seeking an affordable, practice‑oriented education with clear pathways to further study or immediate workforce entry. The college balances community engagement, industry ties and a welcoming campus culture for international students.

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