British Columbia Institute of Technology

About

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is a non-profit public higher education institution established in 1964, located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With five main campuses and additional satellite locations, BCIT serves over 48,000 students each year, offering a variety of educational programs. The institute has a strong focus on preparing job-ready graduates for key technical and commercial roles, contributing to the workforce both locally and globally. BCIT provides a wide range of credentials, including certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees across six schools of study: Business, Computing & Academic Studies, Construction & the Environment, Energy, Health Sciences, and Transportation. The institution emphasizes applied education through team-based learning and work-integrated experiences, ensuring students develop essential technical skills and real-world problem-solving abilities. Looking ahead, BCIT is enhancing its Burnaby Campus with new developments aimed at addressing contemporary challenges in technology, health, sustainability, and skilled trades. The institute is recognized as a leader in flexible and interdisciplinary education and has been acknowledged as one of British Columbia's top employers for a decade.