Since 1964, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has provided applied education and training to individuals endeavouring to be career-ready.

At BCIT, students gain the technical skills, real-world experience, and problem-solving ability needed to embrace complexity and lead innovation in a rapidly changing workforce.

The following characterizes BCIT:

• A culture of direct interaction with business and industry.
• A broad and seamless range of applied educational programming at levels from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• A people-focused organization, supporting the personal and professional development of employees, while strengthening the organizational capacity for impact.
• A focus on applied research which enhances the practical research experience of faculty and graduates, advances the state-of-the-art practice within the industry and the research community, and increases economic and commercial activity within British Columbia and Canada.
• World-class learning spaces and training facilities across five campuses, many unique to Western Canada.

Mission, Vision and Values

BCIT articulates its mission, vision and values in the following way:

Mission

Partnering learners and industry for success through workforce development.

Vision

Empowering People. Shaping BC. Inspiring Global Progress.

Values

At BCIT, we strive to:

• Achieve Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in everything we do and to accomplish real and measurable results.
• Embrace Innovation: We embrace innovation, ignited by imagination and creativity, to improve our approaches, opportunities, and outcomes.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion: We champion diversity of experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives, fostering a community permeated with equality and inclusivity.
• Pursue Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts.
• Engage with Respect: We work from a position of respect for others’ expertise, insight, and inherent worth, and we reflect a respect for future generations in our passion for sustainability.

Schools and Programs

BCIT delivers programs and courses to nearly 50,000 students through six Schools. Through its unique applied education model and over 300 programs, BCIT students gain the technical skills, real-world experience, and problem-solving ability needed to embrace complexity and lead innovation. Faculty work closely with industry to deliver training, provide expert advice, and help bring ideas to market.

As a leader in applied education, BCIT offers a broad range of credentials, from microcredentials, certificates, and diplomas to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, in applied and natural sciences, business and media, computing and IT, engineering, health sciences, and trades and apprenticeships.

A brief overview of each School:

School of Business + Media

One of the largest in Western Canada, the School of Business + Media offers more than 30 full-time and 90 part-time programs. Graduates have the knowledge and hands-on experience to tackle challenging business scenarios across different industries. Explore the School here

School of Computing and Academic Studies

The School of Computing and Academic Studies plays a significant role in supporting high-tech business in BC, as well as providing English-language support and academic core courses that stream into BCIT technology programs. As the largest Computing and IT education provider in Western Canada, the School of Computing and Academic Studies offers over 250 courses and 40 different programs that can be completed both full and part-time. Explore the School here

School of Energy

With 45 hands-on programs to choose from, graduates of the School of Energy go on to support the technical industrial sector as electrical, chemical and mechanical engineers, industrial tradespeople, and technical writers. Explore the School here

BCIT operates across five campuses in and around Vancouver.

Burnaby Campus – The largest BCIT campus is home to hundreds of specialized learning spaces, including classrooms, shops, labs, simulators, broadcast studios, green roofs, energy grids, forests, and waterways. The $7 million student plaza project will create a dynamic gateway and social hub, to include the new Health Sciences Centre and future Trades and Technology Complex.

Aerospace Technology Campus –With over 20 aircraft at the impressive 300,000 square-foot campus in Richmond, BCIT is the largest post-secondary aerospace trainer in Canada.

Annacis Island Campus – This 142,000 square-foot facility in Delta is home to heavy mechanical trades programs and the Emissions Reduction Research and Testing Hub (ERRTH), as well as a certified industrial railway.

Marine Campus – This North Vancouver waterfront campus has bridge and engine room simulators and an indoor training pool. Nautical and marine engineering students gain experience with realistic scenarios in a safe environment.

Downtown Campus – At the heart of Vancouver’s business and tech core, the Downtown Campus is home to the state-of-the-art Technology Education and Collaboration (TEC) Hub. It feels a bit like walking into the offices of a high-tech Vancouver start-up—and that’s exactly the point.

BCIT Health Sciences Centre – Burnaby Campus’s newest state-of-the-art learning space

The BCIT Health Sciences Centre is an exciting new landmark building for the Burnaby Campus and healthcare education in BC – welcoming students in September 2022. Sophisticated simulation and collaboration spaces replicate hospital workflows and better prepare students for a seamless transition into their clinical and work environments. This net-zero carbon emission performance building reinforces BCIT’s commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing—providing dynamic learning spaces to train the next generation of BC healthcare professionals.

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