Columbia International College (CIC) has solidified its position as Canada’s leading preparatory school, securing the #1 spot nationwide for both university offers and entrance scholarships.
In an extraordinary academic milestone, the CIC Class of 2026 has amassed a staggering 1,738 university offers and a historic $30,568,600 CAD in scholarships. Graduates have earned admission to over 100 premier institutions spanning Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and beyond.
Global Destinations & Top Acceptances
CIC graduates continue to gain entry into the world’s most competitive academic institutions:
| Region | Key University Placements |
| Canada | University of Toronto (192), Western University (136), University of Ottawa (98), McMaster University (81) |
| United Kingdom | UCL, King’s College London, LSE, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester |
| United States | Boston University, NYU, Purdue, Northeastern, Penn State |
| Australia | University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, UNSW, Monash University |
| Hong Kong | HKMU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU |
Major Scholarship Highlights
A significant portion of the record-breaking $30.5 million scholarship pool was awarded by Canada’s top-tier universities, reflecting the high caliber of CIC graduates:
- University of Ottawa: $5.90M CAD (across 98 offers)
- Western University: $4.92M CAD (across 136 offers)
- University of Toronto: $4.64M CAD (across 192 offers)
Top Programs by Discipline
The Class of 2026 demonstrated academic versatility, securing high-demand placements across diverse fields of study:
- Business & Commerce: 473 offers
- Sciences: 314 offers
- Engineering & Computer Science: 275 offers
- Life Sciences & Health: 244 offers
