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. the college welcomed its first students in 1971 and adopted the name “camosun”, a local lkwungen (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. we also 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 an annual budget of $123 million, camosun is one of our community’s top employers and generates close to $1 billion in economic impact in our province every year.