About the university
Selkirk College is a public community college in British Columbia, founded in 1966, with its main campus in Castlegar and campuses in Nelson, Trail and Grand Forks. It runs an India Subcontinent Application Office for applicants from India and neighbouring countries.
Selkirk publishes a list of programmes it says are PGWP-eligible and accepting international applications. They include associate degrees in science and arts, a GIS bachelor's degree, environmental and wildlife technology diplomas, digital arts, web development, culinary arts, health care assistant and an engineering transfer certificate to UBC, SFU and UVic. Check PGWP rules in our Canada guide.
- Founded
- 1966 (Selkirk International Viewbook 2026)
- Type
- Public community college in British Columbia
- Campuses
- Castlegar and Nelson (Tenth Street and Silver King), plus Trail and Grand Forks
- Intakes
- Fall (September) for most international programmes
- Application fee
- CA$100 when applying directly to Selkirk
- PGWP-eligible programmes
- 17 listed as accepting international applications, plus 5 if a seat is available
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Engineering Transfer Certificate
- Fee / year
- C$16,280
- Duration
- 1 year (transfer to UBC, UBC Okanagan, SFU or UVic)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or English 12 at 67% (Selkirk viewbook)
- Undergraduate
Web Development & Programming Certificate
- Fee / year
- C$17,270
- Duration
- 8 months
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or English 12 at 60% (Selkirk viewbook)
- Undergraduate
Geographic Information Systems Bachelor's Degree
- Fee / year
- C$15,530
- Duration
- 2 years (third- and fourth-year entry after 60 credits)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or English 12 at 67% (Selkirk viewbook)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$18,820
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6, or CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic taken in person
- Undergraduate
Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology Diploma
- Fee / year
- C$14,800
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or English 12 at 67% (Selkirk viewbook)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$14,800
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September (Fall 2027 applications open 1 October 2026)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or English 12 at 60% (Selkirk viewbook)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$20,600
- Duration
- 14 months
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or English 12 at 67% (Selkirk viewbook)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Transfer Certificate | 1 year (transfer to UBC, UBC Okanagan, SFU or UVic) | C$16,280 | ≈ ₹10.9 lakh |
| Web Development & Programming Certificate | 8 months | C$17,270 | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| Geographic Information Systems Bachelor's Degree | 2 years (third- and fourth-year entry after 60 credits) | C$15,530 | ≈ ₹10.4 lakh |
| Health Care Assistant Diploma | 2 years | C$18,820 | ≈ ₹12.6 lakh |
| Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology Diploma | 2 years | C$14,800 | ≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
| Digital Arts Diploma | 2 years | C$14,800 | ≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
| Culinary Arts Certificate | 14 months | C$20,600 | ≈ ₹13.8 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Selkirk College with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Secondary school completion equivalent to a BC senior secondary diploma, plus each programme's prerequisites (for example English 12 at 60% for web development). Some programmes need a placement test.
- The GIS bachelor's degree needs 60 post-secondary credits (a diploma or associate degree) with a 2.33 GPA and an introductory statistics course.
- Health Care Assistant applicants also need references and a police certificate from their home country.
Postgraduate
- Selkirk's PGWP-eligible list for international students does not include master's degrees.
Documents
- Passport ID page
- Class 10 and Class 12 transcripts, and any post-secondary transcripts
- English test score
- Resume, if applicable
- CA$100 application fee; seat deposit equal to one semester's tuition before the acceptance letter
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (most programmes) | 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or English 12 at 60%. |
| IELTS (engineering transfer, environment and geomatics, GIS, culinary arts) | 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or English 12 at 67%. |
| Health Care Assistant | IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6, or CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic taken in person. |
| Other tests | Selkirk's viewbook does not list TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo minimums; ask Selkirk International. |
| English Language Program | Students below the required level can start in Selkirk's English Language Program, which needs no IELTS. |
Accommodation and living costs
Selkirk has student housing in Castlegar and in Nelson (Tenth Street and Silver King), a short walk from classes, plus homestay. The Castlegar rates we found are for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Castlegar Student Housing, single room with shared washroomFall 2024/Winter 2025; includes CA$400 damage deposit and CA$50 application fee | C$6,810per academic year | ≈ ₹4.6 lakh |
| Castlegar Kekuli Student Housing, single kitchenette roomFall 2024/Winter 2025; includes deposit and application fee | C$6,150per academic year | ≈ ₹4.1 lakh |
Campus and location
Selkirk teaches on several small campuses in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail, British Columbia.
- Castlegar campus for university transfer, environment and geomatics programmes.
- Tenth Street campus in Nelson for digital arts, web development, culinary and hospitality.
- Trail campus for the Health Care Assistant diploma.
- Engineering Transfer students with a 2.7 GPA are guaranteed entry to UBC Okanagan Engineering.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Selkirk's transfer programmes lead into UBC, SFU and UVic degrees. Selkirk does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For work rights, see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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FAQs
How much does Selkirk College cost for international students?
Programme pages show 2027/28 international tuition from about CA$14,800 a year (digital arts, environmental science) to CA$20,600 (culinary arts), plus about CA$1,300 in mandatory, union and health fees.
What IELTS score does Selkirk need?
IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for most programmes, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for engineering transfer, environment, GIS and culinary arts.
Does Selkirk have an office for Indian students?
Yes. Selkirk's India Subcontinent Application Office handles applications from India and neighbouring countries; admission decisions are made in Canada.
Sources
- Selkirk College: international (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: international tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: international applications (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: apply from India (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: PGWP-eligible programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: International Viewbook 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: Castlegar student housing (opens in a new tab)
- Selkirk College: Engineering Transfer Certificate (opens in a new tab)
Official website: selkirk.ca (opens in a new tab)
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