Career
Career opportunities in Vancouver
Over the last years, Vancouver has become an increasingly important centre for industries such as software development, biotechnology, aerospace, video game development, animation studios and a vibrant television production and film industry. Universities provide industry relevant degree courses preparing you to enter the job market upon graduation.
Important companies based in Vancouver or with local offices include names like: Telus Corp, the Jim Pattison Group, Citizens Bank of Canada, Hootsuite, Pixar Canada, Tenke Mining, Goldcorp Inc., and HSBC Bank. Internships in companies in the city are frequently available to students during their studies, in vacations or after graduation.
Life
Vancouver city life
Vancouver is a wonderful city to explore, counting numerous places to see and a lot of activities to enjoy. The most popular attractions you can visit are: Vancouver Opera, Stanley Park (includes a beautiful aquarium), the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Vancouver Museum, The Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Nitobe Japanese Garden. Modern architecture buildings worth visiting include: Shangri-La, the tallest building in the city, and the Sheraton Wall Centre.
The entertainment life in Vancouver is represented by many night clubs, theatres and music festivals. Vancouver is also popular for snow sports, so you can enjoy some of the world’s best ski resorts. You can also engage in other outdoor activities like mountain biking in the North Shore or playing golf in Queen Elizabeth Park. Discover the Chinese culture at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown downtown – free of charge.
International atmosphere in Vancouver
Vancouver is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in the world, with over 50% of the population not speaking English as their first language. Almost 30% of the city's inhabitants are of Chinese heritage and other ethnic populations includes Scandinavian, Italian, Ukrainian and Greek.
As the number of immigrants has continued to increase over the last 30 years, Vancouver is the home of a multicultural environment that will enable you to learn about many different cultures and make long lasting personal or professional relationships.
Weather Vancouver
Vancouver is one of Canada's warmest cities in the winter. The Oceanic climate is marked by hot summers, typically dry, with maximum temperatures of 28-32°C (82-89°F). Rainfalls occur only in one out of five days during July and August. In contrast, snow precipitation falls more frequently from November through March.
Universities in Vancouver
Northeastern University is a global university system with 14 campuses, 49 alumni communities, and 3,900+ employer partners. Renowned for experiential learning, high impact research, and strong industry partnerships, it connects students, faculty, and innovators worldwide to gain real-world experience, drive collaboration, and solve global challenges together.
The Emily Carr experience engages authenticity and connectivity. Our passion and dedication attract like-minded individuals and groups, fused by a shared and genuine commitment to interdisciplinary education, research, collaboration and excellence in visual arts, media arts and design.
At Vancouver Island University, you matter, and you will find support every step of the way. Class sizes are small, so dedicated, talented faculty get to know you by name and provide attention and any help you need.