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 three fields, here's what they mean:
- Start Term: The intake you are applying for. If the Start Term is "Spring 2025," you will begin your classes in the Spring 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Associate of Arts Degree |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| Associate of Arts Degree–Creative Writing or English |
Spring 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| Associate of Arts Degree– Psychology |
Spring 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Writing and Literature |
Spring 2025 |
YES | YES | |
|
Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences)
|
Spring 2025 |
YES | YES | |
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Spring 2025 |
YES | YES |
School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Degree–General |
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Associate of Science Degree |
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Associate of Science Degree–Biology |
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Engineering Transition Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Engineering Certificate |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO |
Business & Professional Studies
School of Business
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration Degree |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Business Administration Diploma |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| Business Administration Certificate |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| Business Administration Pathway |
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| North American Business Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| North American Business Management Applied Post-Baccalaureate Diploma |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO |
School of Communication
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree |
Spring 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Communication Studies Diploma |
Spring 2025 |
YES | NO |
School of Legal Studies
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Paralegal Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO |
Education, Health & Human Development
School of Education & Childhood Studies
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education Degree |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway |
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO |
School of Allied Health
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES |
Fine & Applied Arts
School of Animation & Visual Effects
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| 3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Visual Effects for Film, Streaming and Immersive Media Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO |
School of Motion Picture Arts
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Documentary Certificate |
Fall 2025 |
Apply Now | NO | NO |
School of Performing Arts
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Education) |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Performance/Composition) |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Arts and Entertainment Management Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Advanced Arts and Entertainment Management Certificate | Summer 2025 | Apply Now | NO | NO |
| Music Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Musical Theatre Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO | |
| Technical Theatre Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | NO |
IDEA School of Design
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Degree |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Interaction Design Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES |
Global & Community Studies
School of Tourism Management
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree |
Fall 2025
Spring 2025 |
YES | YES | |
| Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| Diploma in Tourism Management International |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Summer 2025
Fall 2025 |
YES | NO |
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES |
School of Kinesiology
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree |
Fall 2025 |
NO | YES | |
| Kinesiology Diploma (Squamish campus only) |
Fall 2025 |
YES | YES |
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.