Langara College, Vancouver

Langara College was started in 1965 as a part of Vancouver community college in the beautiful land of Vancouver BC in Canada. It became an independent public college in 1994. More than 21,000 students pursue an education at Langara College every year. The college hosted international students representing 93 countries in the year 2018-2019. They offer 90+ programs and more than 1000 courses. It offers university transfer programs that enable the students to study part of their degree in a smaller group and get more personal attention. 

 

Langara College has its campus at two locations in Vancouver, namely Langara College Main Campus and West Broadway Centre. 

Langara College offers various field study opportunities to students like archaeology field school; India connects scholarship program; European field studies in Italy, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam field studies in business and culture; China field studies; Gothic field studies the UK; New York theatre; and Japan field studies in history and culture.

Langara College has a huge, beautiful and organized campus in Vancouver. The campus has accessibility entrance, parking areas for bikes and other vehicles; and an electric vehicle charging station. The library is at the heart of the campus and has huge collections of books, journals, magazines, newspapers; and media materials to support all the research needs of the students.

The library offers a variety of study spaces, computer labs, wireless access; and printing facilities. All the buildings and classrooms including the library are gold certified by the LEED Canada for their energy-efficient design. The classrooms are well-equipped with technologies like learning management systems, web conferencing, screencasting, podcasting, video management, and production and presentation tools.

The college also has a bookstore that sells all the textbooks and stationery needed by the students. The cafeteria has various food options and also has counters of prominent food chains including Subway and Starbucks. It has a gymnasium and sports facilities in a separate building. It also offers inclusive childcare at the Child Development Center. The on-campus health service provides medical services to students and staff. 

Langara College does not provide on-campus residences. The students can choose either off-campus housing or can explore the homestay options. Students can rent houses, apartments, and studios, and the rental prices range from $500 to over $1,000 per month. The college supports the homestay program through an exclusive office called the Langara Homestay Office which is situated on the main campus.

The program sets up thousands of students every year with Canadian families. The facilities offered in a homestay are fully-furnished private bedrooms, food, shared household appliances and also give an opportunity to the students to practice English and learn about the Canadian culture. 

Langara College offers student loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships for students based on their financial status and also on their academic excellence and merit. They have general scholarships and departmental scholarships. Both the scholarships have their own set of eligibility criteria for accepting the candidates.

Some of the general scholarships include:

Armstrong-Lepeska Science Marketing Scholarship

Bliss Murray Memorial Scholarship

Chapoton Hall Scholarship

Chartwells Awards of Excellence

Dora M.Ross Endowed Scholarship

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholarship

Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of BC Scholarship

Jade Volunteering Excellence Award

J. J. Denholm Awards

Langara Alumni Association Leadership Award

Langara Faculty Association Scholarships

Langara Faculty Excellence Scholarship

Langara Financial Services Scholarship

Langara Graduate Excellence Scholarships

Langara International Education Scholarship

Langara President's Trust Scholarship

Langara Part-Time Studies Scholarships

Langara Peace Prize

Leelah Dawson Award

Leon and Simma Holt Arts & Science Scholarship

Linda Holmes Baccalaureate Graduate Scholarship

LSU Faculty of Arts Award.

Some of the departmental scholarships include:

Goldie Baron Schwarz Scholarship

Leni Gelten Biology Scholarship

Marge and Tony Glass Scholarship

Molecular Biology Scholarship

Real Estate Foundation of BC Biology Scholarships

Darryl Wong Memorial Scholarship

Irma Musil Excellence Award.

The New Mobility Research Grant Program (NMRG) of Translink provides research grants for post-secondary researchers and their partners. The grants are provided for research in fields like engineering, planning, sociology,  computer science, business, environmental science, psychology, urban design, and economics.

Langara College operates a Co-op and Career Development Center which acts as the centre for connecting the employers and the students. They conduct career workshops, resume reviews and offer interview resources and practice sessions. They maintain a web-based database of jobs posted by employers called the C3 Job Board.

Some of the employers in 2019 are:

1Qbit

BC Hydro

BC Public Service Agency

Boeing Canada, Canadian Border Services Agency

Care team Technologies

Centre for Drug Research and Development

Colony Digital, Copperleaf

Correctional Services Canada

Creative Careers

Directors Guild of Canada

D-Wave Systems

Finger Food Studios

Industrial Lighting and Magic

Kickstart Technologies

KPMG

LifeLabs

Microsoft AI

Public Service Commission of Canada

RBC, Scotiabank

Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver Airport Authority.

Job fairs and co-op information sessions are conducted regularly. 

Some famous alumni from Langara College include:

Joey Haywood, Professional basketball player.

Catherine Kallin, Canadian theoretical quantum condensed matter physicist 

Colin Mochrie, Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, producer and improvisational comedian

Sam Sullivan, Politician

Alison Acheson, Canadian writer of fiction for adults and children.

Vancouver is the third-largest city in Canada and is located near the oceans and mountains. The city is ethnically and racially diverse and has people from all over the world. The Oakridge centre shopping mall is the closest to the Langara College campus. Getting around Vancouver is easy even without a private vehicle.

The public transports are well interconnected and are managed by Translink. The transport options provided by Translink include bus, SkyTrain and Seabus. The college also provides U-Pass for the full-time students which enables them to travel free in all the Translink services. The health care resources available near the campus are Vancouver General Hospital, BC Women's Hospital, and the Transgender Health Program.

The banks near the campus are: BMO Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), HSBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and TD Canada Trust.

The nearest airport to Langara College is Vancouver Airport (YVR).

Langara College, Vancouver Map Location 

Address: 100 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 5A6, Canada

Is Langara College expensive?

Currently, the curriculum costs approx. $21,375 CAD. Each semester's tuition ranges from $3,375 to $4,500 depending on the number of courses you register for. The program's overall tuition is approx. $22,610 CAD. Each semester's tuition will range from $3,570 to $4,760 depending on the number of courses you register for.

What is Langara College famous for?

The Provincial College and Institute Act allowed for the establishment of Langara College as a standalone public institution. Providing University Studies, Career Studies, and Continuing Studies programs and courses to more than 23,000 students yearly, Langara is currently one of BC's top undergraduate universities.

Is Langara College good for international students?

International students who want to experience everything in Canada has to offer in a friendly, inviting, secure, and encouraging atmosphere should strongly consider Langara College. The International Education Department, which oversees programs and services targeted at assisting students in integrating and adjusting to life at Langara, is at the center of the college's strategy for supporting international students.