VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL – [VFS], VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Akhilesh Kumar 561 Canada, British Columbia

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Overview

Vancouver Film School Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Vancouver Film School is a private university that specializes in entertainment arts. It was founded in 1987. Offering degrees in sound design, makeup design, acting, animation, scriptwriting, VR/AR design development, game design, etc. the school promises excellent campus facilities and a professional approach to learning.

Vancouver Film School was ranked as the #1 Global Animation School by The Animation Career Review.

The Hollywood Reporter has placed VFS in the list of top VFX schools in the world.

Over 5000+ alumni have been honored recipients of various nominations and awards like the Oscars, Emmys, etc.

Why choose this institute?

The University has a dedicated professional aim to help aspiring students with global competencies that include skills that are demanded by the industry and in-depth knowledge of the same.
The school has a great global reputation with about 47% of its student population being international students. The institute offers on-campus industry workshops, production spaces, film sets, studios, screening rooms, etc to boost students’ practical skills.

Highlights

Type	Private
Setting	Urban
No. of Campuses	8
Official Website	https://vfs.edu/#
Official Admissions Email	ssteiger@vfs.com
Admissions Helpline	+1 604 631 3562
Mode of Program	Full-time/Part-time
Academic Calendar	Semester-Based
Student Population	1,200 (approx.)
Tuition Range	$10,500 to $53,250

VFS Campus, Programs, and Residence

The institute has 8 campuses in Vancouver, each of them, having their own specialities. The campus boasts facilities like workshops, production spaces, film sets, studios, screening rooms, green rooms, theatres, computer labs, etc.
The institute offers a wide range of programs like 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, Animation & Concepts Art, Acting, Digital Design, Film Production, Foundation Visual Art & Design, Game Design, Makeup Design, Programming for Games, Sound Design for Visual Media, Script Writing, etc.
The university does not have any on-campus accommodation. However, the school has housing coordinators that help international students in finding accommodation. Students may choose to live in shared flats, lodgings/home-stays or student hostels around the campus.

VFS Application Process

Application: International applicants can apply online through VFS online application portal.
Application Deadlines: Rolling Admissions
Pre-requisites:
- Application Fee: CAD 75
- High-school certificates/transcripts
- Place of residence verification
- Passport
- Student Visa
- Two letters of recommendation
- Recent passport photograph
- Valid proof of health insurance cover
- Proof of funding (frozen account, a formal declaration of obligation, proof of scholarship)
- Resume
- A statement of purpose/Essay
English language proficiency test scores: The minimum test scores required are:
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL: Score of 80 internet-based (iBT)
- PTE: Score of 58 – 64

VFS Cost of attendance

The cost of attendance includes various expenses apart from the tuition fee. Some of these expenses are detailed below:

Category	Fees
Tuition	$10,500 to $53,250
Monthly Expenses
Food	$200-$300
Rent (One Bedroom)	$1100-2400
Rent (Two Bedrooms)	$1200-2700
Rent (Three Bedrooms)	$2100+
Rent (studio lodges)	$900-1600
Rent (Shared)	$650+
Additional Costs	Amount
Local Transport	$109
Basic Utilities (Electricity, Laundry, etc.)	$200

Scholarships

The students studying at VFS are offered the following scholarships:

The Maria Kennedy Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship is worth $5000 and is awarded annually to a fresher student of the Digital Design course based on his/her academic/co-curricular credibility.
Kevin Smith -Film Production Scholarships- These may go up to $1 million and are awarded to exceptionally creative students willing to VFS.
Victor Lucas -Game Design & Programming Scholarships– These include two full-tuition scholarships and up to $250,000 in additional funding to help students willing to enroll in the game design or programming course and in need of financial aid.
Emily Bett Rickards -Acting Scholarships- These include two full-tuition scholarships and up to $250,000 in additional funding to help students willing to enroll in the film and television acting course and in need of financial aid.

Programs

COURSE NAME	DURATION	EXAM ACCEPTED	EXAM ACCEPTED	STATUS
Diploma Acting for Film and Television	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Foundation Visual Art and Design	1 YEARS	TOEFL 68	IELTS 6	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Film Production	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Makeup Design for Film and Television	1 YEAR	TOEFL 68	IELTS 6	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Sound Design for Visual Media	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 68	IELTS 6	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Writing for Film, Television and Games	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma 3D Animation and Visual Effects	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Animation Concept Art	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Classical Animation	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Digital Design	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Game Design	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma Programming for Games, Web and Mobile	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS
Diploma VR/AR Design and Development	12 MONTHS	TOEFL 8o	IELTS 6.5	VIEW DETAILS