Degree Authorization

For Applicants

B.C. Public Institutions - This section provides British Columbia public post-secondary institutions with a step-by-step guide for the new degree application and review process.

Private and Out-of-province Public Institutions - This section provides information that private and out-of-province public post-secondary institutions will need before they apply for ministerial consent to provide, advertise or grant degrees in British Columbia.

About the Board - The Degree Quality Assessment Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Minister of Advanced Education on applications for new degree programs and exempt status submitted by B.C. public post-secondary institutions and private and out-of-province public post-secondary institutions and use of the word “university” submitted by private and out-of-province public post-secondary institutions.

Online Application System - The Post-secondary Institution Proposal System is a web-based application for the submission and review of degree program proposals, applications for exempt status, and use of the word “university”.

FAQs - Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the degree quality accessment process