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Langley

Overview

  • Country

    Canada
  • Population

    165,000

  • Universities

    2

  • Summer / Winter Temperature

    Mild oceanic: 18°C–26°C / Winter: 1°C–8°C (Mildest winters in Canada)

Why study at Langley

Langley is a charming, fast-growing university and agricultural-technology community situated in the scenic Fraser Valley within the eastern portion of Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, located just 40 minutes southeast of Downtown Vancouver and 15 minutes north of the US border. Celebrated for Fort Langley National Historic Site (the official birthplace of British Columbia in 1858), beautiful mountain views, equestrian trails, wineries, and its booming film production, technology, and health sectors. Langley is the flagship main campus home of Trinity Western University (TWU - founded in 1962, Canada's premier private Christian liberal arts university, member of Universities Canada with over 5,000 students on a lush 157-acre campus). TWU is internationally recognized for the School of Nursing (top-ranked in Canada with a 98%+ NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate), School of Business (BBA and MBA programs with Great Place to Work certification), School of the Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC), and School of Human Kinetics, alongside the Langley Campus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU Langley - premier public polytechnic university renowned for the Faculty of Health, Horticulture, and Music). Degrees are taught 100% in English within the Canadian university system. International students benefit from small interactive class sizes (16:1 student-faculty ratio), proximity to Vancouver corporate networks, generous TWU International President's and Dean's Merit Scholarships (up to C$10,000/year), 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP), and British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) immigration pathways.

Fees

Tuition fees in Langley for international undergraduate students at Trinity Western University (TWU) range between C$25,500 and C$28,500 per academic year for Business, Computing Science, Nursing, Media, and Human Kinetics (with TWU awarding generous international academic merit scholarships such as the President's and Dean's Scholarships of C$4,000 to C$10,000/year to qualified students, bringing net tuition down to approx. C$18,500–C$22,500/year). At Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU Langley), international tuition is approx. C$16,500 to C$19,800/year. Postgraduate Master's degrees (such as the TWU MBA and MA in Leadership) range from C$22,000 to C$36,000 for the full program. Modern on-campus university residences (TWU Douglas Hall, Fraser Hall, McMillan, Northwest) cost between C$750 and C$1,200 per month (inclusive of meal plans, utilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi), while off-campus student apartments in Langley City, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby range from C$650 to C$1,100 per month. General monthly living expenses range between C$850 and C$1,350.

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Canadian dollar)
University on-campus residence (TWU Douglas Hall / Fraser Hall - monthly with dining)C$975
Rent, 1-bed private apartment in Langley City / Willoughby Town Centre / Walnut GroveC$1,350
Rent, 1-bed apartment / shared flat in Glover Rd / University District (near TWU/KPU)C$875
Utilities (heating, electricity, water - BC Hydro / FortisBC)C$135
Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Telus/Shaw)C$60
Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - Rogers/Bell/Telus/Fido)C$50
Monthly public transport & TransLink Metro Vancouver bus/SkyTrain pass (Direct express buses to Surrey Central SkyTrain & Vancouver)C$78
Monthly grocery & student dining budget (Save-On-Foods / Superstore / ALDI / Walmart / Willowbrook)C$400
Coffee / Beverage in café near TWU Reimer Student Centre / Glover RdC$4
Cinema ticket (Cineplex Colossus Langley IMAX - student discount)C$12

Admission requirements

  • Secondary School Diploma / Academic Transcripts & Institutional Application

    Certified secondary school graduation certificate (High School Diploma, IB, GCE A-Levels, or equivalent) and official transcripts with certified English translation (GPA 2.80+ on a 4.0 scale equivalent for direct undergraduate entry at TWU; minimum 70%+ for Business and Nursing).

  • English Language Proficiency (IELTS Academic / TOEFL iBT / Duolingo / PTE)

    IELTS Academic (minimum 6.5 with 6.0 in all bands; 7.0 for Nursing), TOEFL iBT (minimum 88 with 21 in all sections), Duolingo English Test (115+), or PTE Academic (58+). Direct ESL pathways (TLC) are available on campus.

Student Visa

International students require a Canadian Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Key requirements include: an official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI - Trinity Western University or Kwantlen Polytechnic University) accompanied by the British Columbia Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), proof of financial resources (minimum C$20,635/year for living expenses plus first-year tuition), clean police certificate, and medical examination. International graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for up to 3 years and permanent residency pathways under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and Express Entry.

How to Study

1

Choose your degree program at Trinity Western University (Business & MBA, Nursing, Computing Science, Leadership, Media) or KPU Langley.

2

Submit your application via the TWU International Portal with academic transcripts and English test scores.

3

Receive your official Admission Letter and President's Merit Scholarship award, then pay the tuition deposit.

4

Obtain your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and final LOA.

5

Apply for your Canadian Study Permit online via the IRCC portal and attend your biometric appointment at VFS Global.

6

Fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR - 40 min drive to Langley campus with university airport pickup options), check into your Douglas Hall residence, and attend International Spartan Orientation.