The following information is exclusively tailored for Capilano University's international students.
This page provides valuable insights into the current availability of CapU programs that are open to international applicants.
Glossary of Terms
In the charts below, you'll find five fields, here's what they mean:
- Start Term: The intake you are applying for. If the Start Term is "Fall 2025," you will begin your classes in the Fall 2025 term.
- Availability: When applications for international students open.
- Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLOA): If applicants are eligible for conditional Letter of Acceptance with lower English proficiency.
- PGWP Eligible: This program meets the 'eligible field of study' requirement to apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit presuming the applicant meets all other PGWP eligibility requirements.
- CIP Code: The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is used to classify post-secondary education programs according to field of study in Canada.
Programs available to International Students
Find available programs below grouped by faculty:
Arts and Sciences
Schools of Humanities & Social Sciences
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) |
Fall 2026 |
Open | No | YES | 42.2814 |
| Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies |
Fall 2026
|
Open | YES | YES | 24.0101 |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology |
|
Open | YES | YES | 42.0101 |
| Associate of Arts Degree |
|
Open | YES | NO | 24.0101 |
| Associate of Arts Degree – Creative Writing |
|
Open | YES | NO | 23.1302 |
| Associate of Arts Degree – English |
Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | NO | 23.0101 |
| Associate of Arts Degree – Psychology |
|
Open | YES | YES | 42.0101 |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Writing and Literature |
|
Open | YES | YES | 23.1301 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) |
Fall 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 03.0104 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Studies) |
Fall 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 03.0104 |
| Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) Diploma |
|
Open | YES | YES | 03.0104 |
| Environment and Society (Environmental Studies) Diploma |
|
Open | YES | YES | 03.0104 |
Arts and Sciences
School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Degree–General |
Fall 2026 Spring 2026
Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 24.0102 |
| Associate of Science Degree |
Fall 2026
Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 40.0101 |
| Associate of Science Degree–Biology |
Fall 2026
Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 26.0101 |
| Engineering Transition Diploma |
Fall 2026 |
Open | YES (through EAP) | NO | 14.0102 |
| Engineering Certificate |
Fall 2026 |
Open | YES (through EAP) | NO | 14.0102 |
Business & Professional Studies
School of Business
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration Degree |
Fall 2026
Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 52.0201 |
| Business Administration Diploma |
Fall 2026 Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | NO | 52.0201 |
| Business Administration Certificate |
Fall 2026
Summer 2026 |
Open | YES | NO | 52.0201 |
| Business Administration Pathway | Fall 2026 | Open | YES | NO | 16.1701 |
School of Communication
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree |
Fall 2026 |
Open | YES | YES | 09.0100 |
School of Legal Studies
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 22.0302 |
| Paralegal Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 22.0302 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate |
Fall 2026 |
Open | NO | NO | 22.0302 |
Education, Health & Human Development
School of Education & Childhood Studies
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education Degree | Fall 2026 | Open | YES | YES | 13.1210 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | YES | YES | 13.1210 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway | Fall 2026 | Open | YES | NO | 16.1701 |
School of Allied Health
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 51.2305 |
| Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 51.0817 |
Fine & Applied Arts
School of Animation & Visual Effects
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 11.0204 |
| 3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 11.0204 |
| Visual Effects for Film, Streaming and Immersive Media Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | YES (through EAP) | YES | 11.0204 |
School of Motion Picture Arts
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 50.0602 |
| Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.0510 |
| Documentary Certificate | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.0607 |
School of Performing Arts
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Education) | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 50.0910 |
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Performance/Composition) | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 50.0910 |
| Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.0506 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.1004 |
| Advanced Arts & Entertainment Management Certificate |
Summer 2026 |
Open | NO | NO | 50.1004 |
| Music Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.0901 |
| Musical Theatre Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.0509 |
| Technical Theatre Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | NO | 50.0502 |
IDEA School of Design
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Degree | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 50.0401 |
| Interaction Design Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | YES (through EAP) | YES | 11.0103 |
Global & Community Studies
School of Tourism Management
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree |
Fall 2026
|
Open | YES | YES | 52.0903 |
| Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma |
Fall 2026 |
Open | YES | NO | 52.0903 |
| Global Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Post-Baccalaureate Diploma | Fall 2026 Summer 2026 |
|
YES | YES | 30.3301 |
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 31.0399 |
School of Kinesiology
| Program | Start Term | Availability | CLOA | PGWP Eligible | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree | Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 31.0505 |
| Kinesiology Diploma (Squamish campus only) |
Fall 2026 | Open | NO | YES | 31.0505 |
Programs that are Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible are subject to change dependent on Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada policy.
English language requirements
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your program, start your studies in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.