We are Calgary's only community college
Bow Valley College meets Alberta's high program quality standards while offering affordable tuition rates. More than 94% of our graduates are satisfied with our program quality and their educational experience.
Diversity is a part of who we are
Join students from 148 countries speaking 98 languages. Our 700 employees also represent diversity, with over 50 languages spoken collectively.
Graduate work-ready in one or two years
Our one- and two-year programs provide career-focused education through hands-on training and experiential learning. Over 91% of graduates are employed within a year of completing their studies.
Learning options that fit your needs
Select the education that suits you: post-secondary certificates or diplomas, post-diploma certificates, International education, academic upgrading, English language learning, and Extended Education courses.
Choose how you want to study
Opt for full-time or part-time study, with online or in-class options available during the day or evening at our Calgary campus or regional locations.
Career support
Bow Valley College has your back when you are a student and after you graduate from one of our programs. Access lifetime support for your job search, including resumé and interview preparation.
Damilola, a Nigerian immigrant who moved to Canada six years ago, struggled to find a job that could support her family despite her extensive background and education in human resources. She contacted other immigrants in similar situations and discovered that getting an industry-recognized education from a Canadian institution was the best route.
Bow Valley College’s fast, career-focused programs with instructors who were experts in their fields caught her attention. She says, “I wanted to go to class and be focused on what I’m doing and get the best education I can get.”
Upon receiving her certificate, Damilola obtained her associate membership with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Alberta (CPHRAB) and is currently employed in the oil and gas industry .She credits Bow Valley College for giving her the ladder to advance her professional career.
Pooja was eager for a change after a 10-year engineering career in Pakistan. She discovered Bow Valley College through online research and was impressed by how fast she could complete a job-ready program.
Pooja enrolled in the Cybersecurity Post-Diploma Certificate at Bow Valley College because it incorporated her previous engineering knowledge with new skills. Despite completing the program during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily through online learning, she developed lasting relationships wit hher teachers and peers. She now volunteers with Bow Valley College Alumnito help others make new connections.
“Bow Valley College provides a range of programs to kickstart your journey,” Pooja says. On her convocation day in 2022, she received a job interview from a major Calgary-based educational institution and now works as a network analyst.
One thing Amanda Leeman values most about her Bow Valley College education is the confidence she gained. “The first day of class,” she recalls, “my teachers and peers were so welcoming that I forgot how nervous I was. As I continued my education, my confidence kept growing.”
She wanted to pursue a career in health care to help make a positive impact on people’s lives. This desire is a part of her identity. Her Blackfoot name, Áísokinakiáakii, means Nurse. In pursuit of her goals, Amanda started her Bow Valley College career as a student in the Academic Upgrading Program. In 2016, she graduated with a Practical Nurse Diploma.
Amanda’s commitment to her goals did not go unnoticed. As a student, she received the Paul and Gerri Charette Award. The award celebrates a student’s determination to create a better future.
Today, Amanda works as a licensed practical nurse at a dermatology clinic. “I get to build trusting relationships with my patients andcolleagues by utilizing the confidence I gained at Bow Valley College.”
Damilola, a Nigerian immigrant who moved to Canada six years ago, struggled to find a job that could support her family despite her extensive background and education in human resources. She contacted other immigrants in similar situations and discovered that getting an industry-recognized education from a Canadian institution was the best route.
Bow Valley College’s fast, career-focused programs with instructors who were experts in their fields caught her attention. She says, “I wanted to go to class and be focused on what I’m doing and get the best education I can get.”
Upon receiving her certificate, Damilola obtained her associate membership with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Alberta (CPHRAB) and is currently employed in the oil and gas industry .She credits Bow Valley College for giving her the ladder to advance her professional career.
Pooja was eager for a change after a 10-year engineering career in Pakistan. She discovered Bow Valley College through online research and was impressed by how fast she could complete a job-ready program.
Pooja enrolled in the Cybersecurity Post-Diploma Certificate at Bow Valley College because it incorporated her previous engineering knowledge with new skills. Despite completing the program during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily through online learning, she developed lasting relationships wit hher teachers and peers. She now volunteers with Bow Valley College Alumnito help others make new connections.
“Bow Valley College provides a range of programs to kickstart your journey,” Pooja says. On her convocation day in 2022, she received a job interview from a major Calgary-based educational institution and now works as a network analyst.
One thing Amanda Leeman values most about her Bow Valley College education is the confidence she gained. “The first day of class,” she recalls, “my teachers and peers were so welcoming that I forgot how nervous I was. As I continued my education, my confidence kept growing.”
She wanted to pursue a career in health care to help make a positive impact on people’s lives. This desire is a part of her identity. Her Blackfoot name, Áísokinakiáakii, means Nurse. In pursuit of her goals, Amanda started her Bow Valley College career as a student in the Academic Upgrading Program. In 2016, she graduated with a Practical Nurse Diploma.
Amanda’s commitment to her goals did not go unnoticed. As a student, she received the Paul and Gerri Charette Award. The award celebrates a student’s determination to create a better future.
Today, Amanda works as a licensed practical nurse at a dermatology clinic. “I get to build trusting relationships with my patients and colleagues by utilizing the confidence I gained at Bow Valley College.”
Your journey is as unique as you are, and Bow Valley College provides multiple educational pathways. Wherever you are in life and whatever your goals may be, you can achieve your ambitions here.
Select your goal from this list to discover how you can get started on your academic journey.
Bow Valley College has student services that help you succeed. Visit the Student Services page to learn more.
Student Services
Bow Valley College celebrates Indigenous students’ journeys and is committed to campus-wide Indigenization. All Nations are welcome to learn, practice, and celebrate Indigenous Peoples at the Iniikokaan Centre, which is devoted to Indigenous student enrichment, expression, and supportive resources.
Learn moreThe Students’ Association of Bow Valley College (SABVC) is your voice on campus and your advocate to all levels of government. It is also your access point for volunteer opportunities, career and learning events, and other services for your success.
Learn more
We know that choosing the right program can be overwhelming. We are here to guide you through each step of your journey to find the right program at the right time. Follow these steps to get started.
Bow Valley College recognizes that college-bound students come from all backgrounds and lived experiences. We offer alternative pathways for academic admission into certificate or diploma programs.
Visit our Admissions page for info about how to apply, application open/close dates, and more.
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Email
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345 – 6 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
+1 403-410-1400
1-866-428-2669 (toll free)