The college will ensure that all admissions and registration of applicants are facilitated in a fair and timely manner, to balance the needs of the prospective student’s.

RCIT is responsible for ensuring that all information relevant to RCIT processes and programs are accurate and available to interested individuals.

Applicants for Royal Canadian Institute of Technology must:

• Provide all relevant admissions information
• Ensure their daily schedules are conflict free, before registering.

An applicant may apply by completing an application form either in person or online.  The college charges applicants a one-time, non-refundable application/registration fee for general admission services.

Applicants, who satisfy both of the following, meet RCIT’s general admission requirements.  Applicants must be:

• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a landed immigrant or their dependents; and
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older

If the student fails to meet these requirements, they will not be admitted and neither the college nor the student can waive them.

The college deems the prospective student to be confirmed, once the full or partial tuition fees have been paid. 

Royal Canadian Institute of Technology accepts applications from international students.  Please keep in mind that RCIT does not issue any kinds of visas for international students, which is a common misconception in the minds of most students. Rather Visa regulations are determined by a department of the Canadian government called Immigration Canada and these regulations often change. The safest approach is to always check with the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate. The information they give will be up to date and accurate.

Applicants, who satisfy both of the following, meet RCIT’s  admission requirements for international students.  Applicants:

• Must have grade 12 or equivalent or 19 years of age or older and must have a good command of spoken and written English
• An Entrance Test is required

If the student fails to meet these requirements, they will not be admitted and neither the college or the student can waive them.

International Students are required to obtain valid medical insurance on their arrival in Canada. Medical insurance is a prerequisite and should be purchased after arrival. If the student has a Student Authorization and will be in Vancouver for longer than 6 months they can apply for Government insurance (called the British Columbia Medical Service Plan). The student must reside in British Columbia for three months before they can be eligible for BC Medical Services Plan. Students should apply for it as soon they arrive.

When a student has paid their one-time general admission application/registration fee, completes their application form, and indicates the program of interest; they will be considered as a student and will be issued a student number.  The college will not accept incomplete application forms.

An individual is “qualified” for a program when they have provided and completed all of the necessary documents and successfully meets the entrance requirements.

Many College programs require specific course prerequisites among other requirements that students must complete.  Again, if the student fails to meet these requirements, they will not be admitted and neither the college nor the student can waive them.