The Art Institute of Vancouver provides exceptional learner-centered, industry driven education, preparing graduates for entry level positions in their chosen career. It supports a pro-active team environment that promotes open and effective communication, mutual respect, trust and integrity.
Institute Overview
Since 2004, The Art Institute of Vancouver has been offering an array of exciting applied arts programs in such diverse fields as Animation, Culinary Arts, Digital Film and Video, Event Management, Game Art and Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Professional Recording Arts, VFX for Film and Television, Video Game Programming and Web Design.
Highlights
In June 2009, the Design and Event Management programs moved into a new purpose-built, structure located at 2665 Renfrew Street, adjacent to the Renfrew SkyTrain station. The Renfrew campus was master planned and developed for the school by Vancouver-based MCM Interiors, who won the 2006 Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDI) Award of Excellence for their work with Electronic Arts. This conveniently located building features increased library and student lounge spaces, and is specifically built to strict environmental requirements. The Media Arts programs, which are currently housed at the Burnaby campus, will move to the the Renfrew campus in summer 2010.
Program Majors
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
Culinary, Travel & Hospitality Design & Applied Arts
Institute/Faculty Support for
International Students
International Student Office Activities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips) Counselling and Buddy Programs Orientation Programs
Accommodation for International Students Assistance in Finding Off-campus Housing Guaranteed On-campus Accommodation
Other Programs for International Students Online Programs
Institute Accreditation
Provincial Accreditation Private Career Training Institutions Agency (of BC)
On-Campus Housing
Per Semester/without Meal Plan (C$): 4,464
Style of Accommodation Coed on Same Floors Non-coed (single sex)
Type of Accommodation Double Rooms
Preference Given to International Students First Come/First Served
Quick Stats
Institute Type: Private Year Founded: 2002 # Campuses: 3 Campus Setting (Main Campus): Urban
Nearest City (Main Campus): Vancouver City Population: 2,100,000 Cost of Living: Medium Climate Range: 0 to 25 °C International Annual Tuition (C$):
12,990 - 23,700 # Countries of Origin: 21 - 30 Scholarships/Awards for International Students: Yes Student Health Care Insurance Coverage: Not Provided
Culinary, Travel & Hospitality 
