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Justice Institute of British Columbia

New Westminster, British Columbia · Polytechnic · Est. 1978

Star rating 3/6 Universities Canada Admissions open
Type
Polytechnic
Founded
1978
Students
3,000
International
300

Overview

The Justice Institute of British Columbia is Canada’s leading public-safety institute, training in law enforcement, paramedicine, fire and emergency management.

Programs at JIBC

9 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Bioinformatics

Bachelor of Bioinformatics

Justice Institute of British Columbia

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 CAD 70,000 total
Bachelor's Degree Business Intelligence

Bachelor of Business Intelligence

Justice Institute of British Columbia

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 CAD 70,000 total
Bachelor's Degree Criminology

Bachelor of Criminology

Justice Institute of British Columbia

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 CAD 80,000 total
Bachelor's Degree Materials Science

Bachelor of Materials Science

Justice Institute of British Columbia

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 CAD 70,000 total
Bachelor's Degree Quantitative Finance

Bachelor of Quantitative Finance

Justice Institute of British Columbia

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 CAD 70,000 total

Diploma

Diploma Paramedic Science

Diploma in Paramedic Science

Justice Institute of British Columbia

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 CAD 30,000 total

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

CAD 16,000 – CAD 24,000/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

CAD 13,000–21,000/yr

On-campus accommodation

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

High-school diploma (undergraduate) or a relevant bachelor’s degree (postgraduate) meeting the programme’s minimum GPA; programme-specific prerequisites apply.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 86–90 / Duolingo 115 (programme-dependent).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: High-school diploma (undergraduate) or a relevant bachelor’s degree (postgraduate) meeting the programme’s minimum GPA; programme-specific prerequisites apply..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal (international students may apply via IRCC).
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and, if international, begin your study permit process via IRCC.

For international students

International students need a Canadian study permit. Graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Read the study permit & IRCC guide →

Last updated 14 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.