College of the Rockies
The College of the Rockies is the ideal place to blend learning and lifestyle. The college’s six campuses—including the main one in Cranbrook, and regional campuses in Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Gold Creek—are surrounded by some of the world’s most majestic mountains and lakes. The college offers a comprehensive range of degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship and post-degree programs. Programs like mountain adventure skills training, offered in Fernie, take full advantage of back-country recreation opportunities and ski resorts. Students in this program are outdoors 60 per cent of the time.
The Cranbrook main campus has nearly 200 residence spaces, including the student housing village, which features private bedrooms and bathrooms. The college’s campuses are located within the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa Nation, which is also home to the Kinbasket people. Five First Nations bands are located within the college’s region. The school supports Indigenous students with an Aboriginal Gathering Place and regular opportunities to connect with Ktunaxa Elders. The college has closely collaborated with the Ktunaxa Nation to revitalize its language through the development of language courses.
Quick facts
School size:
Mid-size
Tuition:
Degree $3,800-$5,200
Diploma $3,600-$7,400
Certificate $614-$16,800
Post-Grad $3,900-$4,000
Residence offerings:
Yes
Popular programs
Fire Innovation Training
Trades Foundation and Apprenticeship
Adult Basic Education
Tourism Management Diploma
Business Management Diploma
Cool options
Sustainable Business Practices: This post-degree diploma program teaches students about sustainability, modern business and tourism enterprise, preparing graduates for work in a wide range of companies.
Fire Training: In partnership with the City of Kimberley’s fire department, this 23-week fire training certificate program is delivered on-site at a working fire hall and at live-fire training facilities.
Criminal and Social Justice: This program, with certificate or diploma options, is ideal for students interested in human and social behaviour, social justice issues, the Canadian criminal justice system and the roots of crime and deviance.