British Columbia · Study destination
Study in Vancouver
Tech, film, Pacific Rim gateway — Canada's most international city
Population
675K (city) / 2.6M (metro)
1-br rent
$2,490/month
Transit pass
$116/month (TransLink)
Institutions
7
About Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada's third-largest city and its gateway to the Asia-Pacific. It hosts a major tech sector (Amazon, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Hootsuite), a prominent film and visual effects industry, and UBC and SFU as its anchoring research institutions. The city's geographic beauty — between mountains and ocean — makes it one of the world's most desirable places to study.
Cost of living
| Average 1-bedroom rent | $2,490/month | CMHC 2024 |
| Monthly transit pass | $116/month (TransLink) | Published 2025 fare |
| Avg. international tuition | $24,000–$46,000/yr | Local institutions 2024–25 |
Key employers
Major employers in Vancouver relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.
Climate
Mild and rainy winters (2–8°C), warm dry summers (20–25°C). Canada's mildest major city climate.
Student life highlights
- →Stanley Park
- →Granville Island
- →Gastown
- →Capilano Suspension Bridge
- →Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- →False Creek seawall
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Find an adviser →Data provenance
Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021
Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Effective: 2024-01-01
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