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Langara College

Vancouver, Canada

Langara College About

Today, Langara is one of BC's leading undergraduate institutions providing University Studies, Career Studies, and Continuing Studies programs and courses to more than 23,000 students annually.

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History

  • Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada, Langara College started in 1965 as part of Vancouver Community College and in 1970, it opened its West 49th Avenue campus. 
  • On April 1, 1994, Langara College was established as an independent public college under the Provincial College and Institute Act. 

Education

Education Council is responsible for approving curriculum content for courses and programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or degrees, and for policies concerning student evaluation, withdrawal, academic standing, appeals, grading, awards for excellence and other academic matters.

Research

  • Over 50 Applied Research Centre (ARC) Fund grants of $3000 each have been awarded to Langara faculty since 2016. Langara faculty have been awarded over $5-million in research grants in the past 5 years. 
  • You can also get course release to conduct research. Faculty can receive funding to hire students for research. Contact Jenny Francis or Kelly Sveinson for more information.

Career

By supporting our students' success, Langara has a measurable positive impact on our community. According to an economic impact study conducted for the College by EMSI in the spring of 2020, Langara's alumni, students, and operations together generate $966 million in added income to the region. For every $1 spent:

Langara College Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 5 Courses
  • 22,606 Students
  • Public Institution Type

Housing services

Langara does not have student residences. Students who are not living with family or friends in Canada choose to live in homestay or off-campus.

Library services

Langara Library is at the heart of a vibrant, engaging and exciting educational experience, and an essential contributor to academic excellence – a progressive academic library, fully integrated with the teaching, learning and research at Langara College.

Campus life

Langara College has two campus locations:

  • Langara College Main Campus - 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
  • West Broadway Centre - 601 West Broadway, Vancouver

Sports facilities

  • The Langara gymnasium building features one basketball court, two volleyball courts, or six badminton courts, and men's and women's washrooms and changerooms. 
  • Gym lockers can be rented for a minimal fee on a semester-to-semester basis, and includes a towel service.

Accreditation

Vancouver, BC - Cooperative Education at Langara College has been awarded accreditation by the national Canadian Association for Co-operative Education

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Langara College Student Reviews & Awards

4.2

Based on 14 reviews

  • 5 Star
    8 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    1 Review

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
  • Student Diversity 4.5
  • Quality of Student Life 4.2
5/5

It begins with a smile

This university is really good as it provides a diverse multicultural background. It is welcoming of the different people in society as it does not see race, colour, religion or gender. Once you have a smile on your face, people are really nice and hospitable.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
5/5

The empowered society of women

Hi Ethiraj college is where I expired the world of knowledge after my higher secondary education.It was a campus with abundance,we were well informed,well versed,well exposed and what not?it was a pool of confidence, empowerment and vision.i would say it was THE BEST college in any field.Academics and sports were encouraged equally.It is an institution founded by a philanthropist,lawyer, visionary MrEthiraj mudaliyar.He paved the way for an extraordinary tremendous success for women in education on which we stand firm.kudos to all who have carried the legacy.

Posted by Thirupurasundari
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Strong academics and broad development

I attended this college for my postgraduate studies and had an overall positive experience. The college's commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and supportive learning environment is exceptional. Firstly, The faculty are experts in their fields, dedicated to imparting knowledge and fostering critical thinking skills among students. Moreover, they offers a wide range of courses and programs that cater to diverse interests and career goals, including interactive lectures, hands-on projects, or industry collaborations, skill development programs etc. The college's emphasis on holistic development is commendable. They provide ample opportunities for extracurricular activities, internships, and community engagement, allowing students to explore their passions and develop essential life skills. The campus facilities are good, including modern classrooms, well-equipped labs, libraries, and recreational areas. The college also prioritizes student well-being through counseling services, health initiatives, and a vibrant campus life. While there's certainly room for improvement, it has a good NAAC accreditation, so it can give a good experience.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2022 - Jul 2024
Posted on Jul 2025
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