Camosun College, with two beautiful campuses, is one of the largest and most comprehensive colleges in British Columbia. The college offers over 100 programs in arts, sciences, health and human services, business, sport education, and technologies. Many students choose to undertake university transfer (two plus two or one plus three) leading to a degree program at a Canadian university. It is also possible to complete high school level courses at Camosun College.

Camosun has been a leader in the field of international education since 1983. We host international visitors from around the world and enroll over 1,400 international students, representing over 60 different countries, each year. We send students to a growing number of exchange programs and field schools overseas. We provide leadership to educational projects around the world and are active in delivering customized training and consulting services.

Camosun is a leader in the fields of technology, engineering, and sports education. International students choose Camosun because:

- Quality: the college has provincial, national, and international recognition for its strong programs and skilled graduates
- Value: Camosun offers high-quality public education at affordable tuition rates
- Service: 1,000 faculty and staff on campus, with 22 people dedicated to serving international students
- Small Classes: average class size is under 35 students; average ESL class has 22 students
- Pathway Options: for employment or further studies at BC's top universities

Camosun has an excellent homestay program for international students who want to live with Canadian hosts. There is a one time only service fee of $225.00, and the accommodation and food is $850.00 monthly. Camosun also has a student society accommodations service. This is available on the website.

New and continuing students may take advantage of the ombuds services, carpool registry, Assessment Centre, campus bookstores, cafeterias and libraries, Language Help Centre, daycare, recreation and athletics, peer support, Imaging Centre, and walk safer program.

The services include the Career Resource Centre, academic advising, and career counselling.

The recreation and athletic office organizes drop in sports including floor hockey, indoor soccer, table tennis, and basketball. Intercollegiate competitive sports include basketball, volleyball, and golf. There is a Fitness Centre at both campuses.

The Nexus newspaper is the official student run newspaper. Since 1999, it has been its own student society. Further, there is also a Women’s Centre, International Student Club, and the varsity athletic teams, the Camosun Chargers.

Internet access facilities with e-mail services are available at computer labs. Computer labs are available open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday till Thursday and all have printers that are accessible by pay per page methods.

The First Nations Student Association includes a variety of services including hosting the welcoming feast in September, counselling services through the year, First Nations news, and Celebration week.

Camosun offers a wide range of services for First Nations students and international students. For example, all students have the opportunity to access a counsellor if the need arises. Importantly, disabled students may also benefit from the services provided at the Disability Resource Centre. Camosun also has a Dental Centre and Language Help Centre that students have to keep students teeth and English skills in good shape!

There are a number of affiliated institutions such as the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada, British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer, British Columbia Centre for International Education, Industry, Training & Apprenticeship Commission, Ministry of Advanced Education, Post-Secondary Employers’ Association, and Royal Roads University.

Camosun offers a full range of exchange programs and field schools. For an up to date list of programs, please see the website.

Campus tours take place at the new student orientation sessions held prior to each semester or term.

The following support services are available to international students at Camosun: academic advising; career and personal counselling; Career Resource Centre; Assessment Centre; ombuds services; student success facilitators; Language Help Centre; carpool registry; campus bookstores and cafeterias; computer labs; Women's Centre; homestay program, walk safer program; and Peer Connections.