Capilano University - North Vancouver

Capilano University - North Vancouver

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Associate of Arts

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

In the Associate of Arts degree program, students have the opportunity to explore and build their own program of study over a two-year period. This 60-credit credential provides students with a foundation in a range of academic disciplines, critical thinking, writing, and research skills. Students can apply this credential towards further academic studies at Capilano and beyond, and are also prepared to enter the workforce.

In addition to required coursework in English, Science and Arts, Students will have the freedom to select from first- and second-year courses across every faculty at Capilano University.

Students choices can include everything from mathematics and computing science, to business, creative and performing arts, the social sciences or humanities. 

After completing students associate's degree, they can ladder their credits into many bachelor's degree programs at Capilano University, including the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology and many more. 

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

1

Writing

1

Listening

1

Speaking

1

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year associate's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$135 CAD

Application fee

$21916 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Student Union Fees: $530 per year
U-Pass Fees: $354 per year
Student Success Fees: $266 per year
CSU Health & Dental Fees: $260 per year
Student Services & Technology Fees: $218 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 9, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

September 30, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 31, 2026