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Official website
www.sprottshaw.comCanadaQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Sprott Shaw College
Sprott Shaw College is a private career college based in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1903 by Robert James Sprott and William Henry Shaw and offers a range of diploma, certificate, and practical training programs in fields such as healthcare, business, hospitality, early childhood education, legal studies, and trades. The college emphasizes hands-on, career-focused education designed to prepare students for employment in the Canadian job market. It operates multiple campuses across British Columbia, including locations in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, and other communities, serving both domestic and international students. Sprott Shaw College is registered with and regulated by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia.
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QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses across British Columbia
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
6/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
75% placement rate
Popular fields
EducationEnvironmental ScienceBusiness AdministrationCulinary ArtsPsychologyPublic HealthComputer ScienceNursing
Top Recruiters
Major regional employers (sector-dependent)
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses across British Columbia
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Canada: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier