ABSTRACT
British Columbia (BC) has a well-established college-to-university credit transfer system. It was originally developed to provide ease of transferability of credits between academic institutions across the province. However, in recent years, this unique aspect of BC’s post-secondary education system has attracted many international students from Asia as it allowed them to gain entry into university through various pathways. Our analysis shows that international students who do not initially get into their desired university primarily enrol in private institutions prior to transfer. This strategy is distinct from domestic students who are more likely to study in public institutions. Using UBC as a case study, the research examines trends and trajectory of the college-to-university pathway. This chapter will also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of BC transfer system and the challenges for both students and institutions.
