Bow Valley College is a Canadian public, board-governed college located in Calgary, Alberta, operating as a comprehensive community institution under the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta. The branch campuses are Airdrie, Banff, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Strathmore. Bow Valley College is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network and Colleges and Institutes Canada.
Calgary and region’s only Comprehensive Community College — with 14,000 full- and part-time students, Bow Valley College helps Open Doors – Open Minds to in-demand jobs in Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. Bow Valley College graduates contribute to the digital economy, careers in business, TV & film production, and serve on the frontlines of healthcare and social services. Bow Valley College invests in three applied research pillars: educational technology, social innovation, and health.
Why Bow Valley College?
Current students
Student Services provides resources to enhance the student experience and support academic success at Bow Valley College. From student engagement to personal and academic support, and Indigenous support programs and services, we are ready to help.
International students
We support International Students in achieving their dreams through academic and student-life experiences. Our dedicated and experienced instructors and staff help provide the skills you need to live, study, and work in Alberta.
Continuing learning
You are ready to continue your educational journey, and we are here to help. From one course to certificates, we have options for you.
Regional campuses
Get the benefits of a city college without a city commute. Regional campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks provide service to those communities and their surrounding areas.
One of the top 50 Research Colleges in Canada
According to Research Infosource. Our Research and Innovation department offers expertise to build capacity and promote applied research, teaching excellence, curriculum design, and workforce development.