The University Program provides students with courses at the first and second year university level which may be transferred to universities throughout Canada, the United States and elsewhere.

To see how Coquitlam College University Courses transfer to British Columbia's universities, please view the following PDF file:

Certificate and Diploma Programs

Coquitlam College also offers university transfer credit programs that lead to Certificates (one year) and Diplomas (two years).  Therefore, after completing the requirements for a Certificate or a Diploma, students may also transfer these course credits to a university program.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Coquitlam College's University Transfer Credit Program requires the satisfactory completion of an accredited high school program and the demonstration of sufficient proficiency in English at the university level.

Those students whose native language is not English are normally required to present one of the following documents:

• A TOEFL score of at least 570 (paper based score) or 230 (computer based score)
• A CAEL score of at least 60
• A minimum score of 6.5 on the I.E.L.T.S.

In lieu of these documents, a student must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English on the Coquitlam College English Diagnostic Test., regardless of their academic qualifications.

Some programs may have additional requirements.

A preparatory term or terms may be required in order to qualify for the University Transfer Credit Program.