Dorset College

About us

Location Vancouver, Canada Funding Type Private
No of Students 200 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1981 Estimated Cost of Living 20635 CAD
Address 300-1215 West Broadway

Founded in 1981, a destination of choice, students and faculty come from across the nation and the world to take advantage of Dorset College’s unique and diverse community.

Allow us to extend our sincere invitation to all prospective students to come to study at Dorset College, located in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Dorset places the needs of students first by providing a friendly environment that stresses academic success. Our motto, Excellence in Education, determines the high quality of instruction we offer all our students. Established in 1981, Dorset College is one of the oldest, largest, and most reputable international colleges in Vancouver. Dorset College has for many years provided exceptional post-secondary education to international students from around the globe.

Dorset’s main program is its unique University Transfer (UT) program. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to transfer course credits towards a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree at one of our partnering Reputable Canadian Universities. Dorset College also offers Academic Preparation Program and the TOEFL Preparation Program to prepare students for success in English- speaking universities and workplaces.

Why?

Unique University Transfer (Diploma) Program - Dorset College has signed many agreements with various leading Canadian public universities, facilitating Dorset students’ completion of both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. 

PGSA Program for post graduate students (Pre MBA)

3 semester systems - January, May and September every year

IELTS/TOEFL is not required

Qualified instructors and staff - All Dorset teachers are highly qualified, the majority of whom possess either a Master’s degree or Ph.D. The Dorset administrative staff provide student counseling for both academic and personal matters. Our multilingual staff members speak English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc.

Student Services Dorset College provides a great number of student services, including airport pick-up, homestay, orientation for new students, and help with study permit application and extensions.

Off Campus, Co-op work permit - Dorset College students are eligible to work during their studies for 20 hours per week. Student are eligible to work full time during their semester break. Also, students are able to obtain work experience as a co-op student.  

Work permit upon graduation - Dorset students who complete a diploma/degree at our partnering universities are eligible for a post graduation work permit for up to 3 years.