The following information is exclusively tailored for Capilano University's international students.
This page provides valuable insights into the current availability of CapU programs that are open to international applicants.
Glossary of Terms
In the charts below, you'll find five fields, here's what they mean:
- Start Term: The intake you are applying for. If the Start Term is "Fall 2025," you will begin your classes in the Fall 2025 term.
- Availability: When applications for international students open.
- Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLOA): If applicants are eligible for conditional Letter of Acceptance with lower English proficiency.
- PGWP Eligible: This program meets the 'eligible field of study' requirement to apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit presuming the applicant meets all other PGWP eligibility requirements.
- CIP Code: The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is used to classify post-secondary education programs according to field of study in Canada.
Programs available to International Students
Find available programs below grouped by faculty:
Arts and Sciences
Schools of Humanities & Social Sciences
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 24.0101 |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 42.0101 |
| Associate of Arts Degree | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | NO | 24.0101 |
| Associate of Arts Degree – Creative Writing | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | NO | 23.1302 |
| Associate of Arts Degree – English | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | NO | 23.0101 |
| Associate of Arts Degree – Psychology | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 42.0101 |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Writing and Literature | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 23.1301 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 03.0104 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Studies) | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 03.0104 |
School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Degree–General | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 24.0102 |
| Associate of Science Degree | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 40.0101 |
| Associate of Science Degree–Biology | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 26.0101 |
| Engineering Transition Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 14.0102 |
| Engineering Certificate | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 14.0102 |
Business & Professional Studies
School of Business
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration Degree | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | YES | 52.0201 |
| Business Administration Diploma | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0201 |
| Business Administration Certificate | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0201 |
| Business Administration Pathway | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 16.1701 |
| North American Business Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0201 |
| North American Business Management Applied Post-Baccalaureate Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0201 |
School of Communication
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | YES | 09.0100 |
| Communication Studies Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 09.0100 |
School of Legal Studies
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 22.0302 |
| Paralegal Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 22.0302 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 22.0302 |
Education, Health & Human Development
School of Education & Childhood Studies
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | YES | 13.1210 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | YES | 13.1210 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 16.1701 |
School of Allied Health
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 51.2305 |
| Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 51.0817 |
Fine & Applied Arts
School of Animation & Visual Effects
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 10.0304 |
| 3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 10.0304 |
| Visual Effects for Film, Streaming and Immersive Media Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0602 |
School of Motion Picture Arts
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 50.0602 |
| Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0510 |
| Documentary Certificate | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0607 |
School of Performing Arts
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Education) | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 50.0910 |
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Performance/Composition) | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 50.0910 |
| Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0506 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.1004 |
| Advanced Arts and Entertainment Management Certificate | Summer 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.1004 |
| Music Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0901 |
| Musical Theatre Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0509 |
| Technical Theatre Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO | 50.0502 |
IDEA School of Design
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 50.0401 |
| Interaction Design Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | YES | 11.0801 |
Global & Community Studies
School of Tourism Management
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | YES | 52.0903 |
| Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0903 |
| Diploma in Tourism Management International | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0903 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management | Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | YES | NO | 52.0901 |
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 31.0399 |
School of Kinesiology
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree | Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 31.0505 |
| Kinesiology Diploma (Squamish campus only) |
Fall 2025 | Apply Now | NO | YES | 31.0505 |
Programs that are Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible are subject to change dependent on Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada policy.
English language requirements
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your program, start your studies in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.