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British Columbia’s universities, colleges and schools are world class, offering a wide range of options for those wanting to study in this province. Over 1,900 programs are offered at B.C.'s public post-secondary institutions. These institutions follow specific mandates that allow them to serve the diverse needs of communities and students throughout the province.

Six universities offer an array of undergraduate degrees and a wide range of graduate-level programs. Some also offer diplomas and certificates in a variety of professional fields, as well as continuing education programs. Universities also undertake the pursuit of original research in a range of program disciplines. British Columbia's universities produce more than 17,000 graduates each year, including 4,000 students in engineering and sciences, and 1,400 students in commerce and business administration.

Three university-colleges offer undergraduate and master's degrees, often in specialized subject areas, as well as courses and programs in trades, vocational, and career technical studies leading to certificates and diplomas. They also provide developmental programs that prepare adult learners for post-secondary studies.

Twelve colleges offer developmental programs that prepare adult learners for post-secondary studies and provide courses and programs in trades, vocational, career technical and academic studies leading to certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and applied degrees.

Four additional educational institutes are organized according to career, vocational and technical specialties, covering a variety of occupations. They may offer credentials from certificates to degrees. One institute has an aboriginal focus.