Inbound Exchange
If you are a student at one of Okanagan College’s partner institutions, you are eligible to apply to attend ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃas an exchange student.
Program Availability
Important dates
Nominations open
January 1
Nomination deadline
February 1
Application deadline
March 1
Learning agreement submission deadline
April 1
Fee payment deadline
Generally 3 weeks before start of program
Arrival period
3 weeks before start of program
International Orientation
May 2
Classes begin
May 5 (English as a Second Language)
Classes end
August 20 (English as a Second Language)
Nominations open
October 1 of the previous year
Nomination deadline
May 1
Application deadline
June 1
Learning agreement submission deadline
July 1
Fee payment deadline
Generally 3 weeks before start of program
Arrival period
3 weeks before start of program
International Orientation
TBD
Classes begin
September 3
Classes end
December 18
Nominations open
February 1 of the previous year
Nomination deadline
September 1
Application deadline
October 1
Learning agreement submission deadline
November 1
Fee payment deadline
Generally 3 weeks before start of program
Arrival period
3 weeks before start of program
International Orientation
TBD
Classes begin
January 5
Classes end
April 22
Application Process
1. Nomination
Students wishing to study at Okanagan College as an exchange student need to meet program admission requirements and be nominated by their home institution. Your home institution will forward your nomination to ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Outgoing exchange coordinators can contact us at mobility@okanagan.bc.ca with details below.
- Student's name
- Intended program at Okanagan College
- Field of study at the home institution
- Length of study (either one or two semesters)
- Email address
2. Application
After being nominated, students fill out the Admission Notification form. Once the form is completed, send the following documents as one package to mobility@okanagan.bc.ca.
The application package will contain the following documents:
- Admission Notification form
- Copy of passport
- Academic Transcript (in English)
- English proficiency test report
3. Acceptance
Accepted students will be contacted by ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ
ESL students will receive their Letter of Acceptance (LOA) via Applyproof
Academic students (Non-ESL) will receive a Learning Agreement form as well as their Letter of Acceptance (LOA) via Applyproof. See Step 5 below for details about the Learning Agreement.
4. Immigration
Find out if you need a study permit at the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website:
It is important that universities check the IRCC website to confirm if their students need a temporary resident visa (entry visa) or study permit prior to departure. Study permit approval is required prior to entering Canada if a student will be staying for more than six months. An LOA is required before students can apply for a study permit. To check study permit processing times, go to the IRCC website:
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Please note we do not assist students with their initial study permit application.
5. Learning Agreement (Academic students only)
Incoming students are expected to work with their academic advisors at their home institution to select appropriate courses for both registration and transfer credit. These selected courses need to be recorded on a Learning Agreement form. Once the form is completed and signed by the home institution, it should be forwarded to mobility@okanagan.bc.ca for review and approval by ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ
Please note that the Learning Agreement must be approved by both the home institution and Okanagan College before students can proceed with course registration. Also, exchange students are not permitted to take distance education format courses.
6. Registration
Once your learning agreement is approved by both institutions, your next step is to register for courses.
Exchange students are responsible for their own registration.
- The minimum course load is 3 courses (9 credits),
- The maximum course load is 5 courses (15 credits) per semester.
Please note that ESL students will be enrolled directly by Okanagan College based on their English test scores.
Visit our Registration Page to learn how to register.
Course Planning - Double Degree
You must complete 30 credits (10 courses) at ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Each course is worth 3 credits.
Course options are:
- BUAD 246 Recruitment and Selection
- BUAD 247 Training and Development
- BUAD 305 Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- BUAD 309 Social Entrepreneurship
- BUAD 331 Project Management
- BUAD 333 Search Marketing
- BUAD 334 Event Marketing
- BUAD 335 E-commerce
- BUAD 336 Service Design & Development
- BUAD 341 Intro to Non-profit Management
- BUAD 370 Leadership
- BUAD 382 Operations Management
- BUAD 412 Strategic Performance Management
- BUAD 438 Applied Business Project
Please note that course offerings are usually published in June. Meanwhile, you can refer to course syllabi from past years to get an idea of which courses have been offered before. To find the course syllabus, please click the button below.
You must complete 30 credits (10 courses) at ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Each course is worth 3 credits.
Course options are:
Required (12 credits, 4 courses)
- BUAD 209 Business Law
- BUAD 315 Management Science
- BUAD 425 Business & Canadian Government Policy
- PHIL 350 Business Ethics
The rest of the 18 credits (6 courses) can be any business 300 or 400-level electives.
Please note that course offerings are usually published in June. Meanwhile, you can refer to course syllabi from past years to get an idea of which courses have been offered before.
To find business elective courses, please click the Browse Classes button below.
Additional details
Tuition fees are payable to your home institution.
Fees payable to ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃinclude Student Association, Student Association Media, BC Fed of Students, International Activity, International ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃDevelopment*, International Education Technology*, Extended Health and Dental Plan, guard.me medical insurance.
While fees vary, an average exchange student should budget approximately $700-750 CAD per semester for ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃfees.
*Assessed based on the number of registered courses
For fee payment deadlines and information on how to pay, Tuition and fees | ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ
Okanagan College requires that all exchange students have valid medical coverage for the duration of their studies. Students will be enrolled with guard.me and/or Extended Health and Dental plans based on their program of study and registration status. Fees are charged to student account.
| Guard.me | Extended Health and Dental Plan |
|---|---|---|
Applies to | All exchange students | Academic students with 3 or more courses |
Cost | $250/semester (approx. $2/day) | $250/year |
Administered by | International Education | Okanagan College Students’ Union |
Opt-out | No | Available by submitting proof of equivalent coverage by deadline |
Information |
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| Books and materials | $100 |
|---|---|
| Transportation (bus pass) | $55 monthly |
| Food | $1600 |
| Accommodation (homestay) | $3800 |
| Accommodation (Student Housing - studio) | $775-$1050 |
| Accommodation (Student Housing - pod) | $625-$950 |
| Accommodation (private rental) | Varies |
Disclaimer
- Fees subject to change
- Approximate cost for food
- The cost for books and materials will vary depending on programs and courses.
- Does not include personal spending (i.e., Entertainment, travel sports, clothes, off campus activities, etc.)
- Approximate cost for private accommodation
- Accommodation fees do not include damage deposit.
Student housing on-campus (dormitory)
Okanagan College student housing offers you furnished, non-smoking accommodations at the Kelowna campus. The housing is located only steps away from classrooms, libraries, recreational and fitness facilities, and food services. Public bus service connects you to local beaches, recreation areas, downtown, the airport, and shopping districts within the city.
Private rental off-campus housing (private rental)
Upon arrival, students may wish to consider staying at a hotel/hostel while looking for a permanent accommodation. Off-campus housing is also available. Apartments and houses can be rented near the campus. Students can look for room and board accommodations, private suites or rent a place with friends. If the student chooses private accommodation, the student is responsible for all arrangements.
Homestay
The Homestay program is an opportunity for cultural exchange between Canadians and International students, where students live with a host family for a period of time. Host families learn about other countries and cultures and help students adjust to living in Canada. Students have more opportunities to practice their English and learn about Canadian lifestyles, values, and customs.
For more information on above housing options, visit the housing page.
Students are expected to be available during the exam period, and out-of-time exam requests will be approved only if the circumstances are exceptional. Check exam dates prior to booking your return flight home.
For academic schedules and other important dates, Important dates | ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ
See more details for orientation dates: International Orientation
Contact Us
Have questions about studying at Okanagan College as an incoming exchange student? Our International Education team is here to help!
Whether you need information about:
- the application process
- course selection
- housing options
- fees or more
Please reach out to us at mobility@okanagan.bc.ca, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.