Camosun College

Camosun College is located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.

Our two campuses serve approximately 19,000 learners a year in certificate, diploma, bachelor's degree and continuing education programs.

Each year Camosun welcomes over 1,100 Indigenous students from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit groups, and over 1,600 international students from more than 80 countries.

Camosun facts

      • 160+ certificate, diploma and Bachelor degree programs
      • 900+ employees
      • $123 million annual budget
      • Economic Impact of close to $1 billion annually
      • 94% of recent graduates satisfied/very satisfied with their education
      • 87% of graduates live and work in our region
      • 97% of graduates live and work in BC


The college welcomed its first students in 1971 and adopted the name “Camosun”, a local Lekwungen (Songhees) First Nation name meaning “where different waters meet and are transformed.” Today, Camosun College offers over 160 innovative programs to help meet the needs of students and communities in Victoria and beyond. Our education offerings include university transfer and applied degree programs; career and trades training; upgrading and preparatory programs; and continuing education. Camosun College has earned an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence – we’re proud of our faculty, staff and students, and the fact that we provide one of Canada’s best learning experiences.

We’re large enough to provide great services and facilities for a vibrant campus environment on beautiful Vancouver Island, yet small enough to offer students the individual support, care and attention not found in most post-secondary institutions.

And, our impact as a college extends well beyond our highly skilled, job-ready graduates. We provide contract training opportunities for local business; research, innovation and prototyping services for industry; and well-trained co-op students for employers. With over 900 employees and a budget of over $123 million, Camosun is one of our community’s top 10 employers and generates close to $1 billion in economic impact in our region every year.