British Columbia Institute of Technology Alumni

International Students

5700

Total International Students in the university

BCIT is a public polytechnic in Metro Vancouver known for its practical, career-driven programs in engineering, business, media, and trades. Its alumni include influential technologists, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and public leaders.

Alumni Name

Notable Achievement / Famous For

Degree

Graduating Year

Rob Brown

Television journalist for CBC Calgary

Diploma (Journalism)

N/A

Jillian Harris

TV personality from The Bachelor, Love It or List It Vancouver

Diploma (Broadcast/Media)

N/A

Mike Holmes

Contractor and star of Holmes on Homes

Diploma (Construction/Trades)

N/A

Sahar Biniaz

Miss Universe Canada 2012, actress

Diploma (Media)

N/A

Gloria Macarenko

Gemini Award-winning CBC journalist

Diploma (Broadcast Journalism)

N/A

Chuck Cadman

Canadian Member of Parliament

Diploma (Electronics Technology)

N/A

Vera Kobalia

Former Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development

Diploma (Business/Tech)

N/A

Rob Short

Olympian in field hockey

Diploma (Sports/Coaching)

N/A

Mozhdah Jamalzadah

Afghan-Canadian singer and TV presenter

Diploma (Media)

N/A

Shawn Atleo

Former National Chief of Assembly of First Nations

BS (Management or Applied Tech)

N/A

Rick Hansen

"Man in Motion"; recipient of honorary D.Tech from BCIT

Honorary D.Tech

N/A

Kathy Kinloch

Former BCIT President (2014–2022)

N/A (Administration)

N/A

Hassan Farhangi

Smart-grid engineering academic and program founder at BCIT

MSc? (Engine.)

N/A

Markus Frind

Founder of Plenty of Fish, popular online dating platform

Diploma (Media/Business)

N/A

Anita Bathe

Journalist and TV anchor

Diploma (Broadcast Journalism)

N/A

Teejay Sidhu

Actress and TV host

Diploma (Media/Arts)

N/A

Langdon Auger

Rapper and music producer from Victoria, BC

Diploma (Audio/Media)

N/A

Harish Anantharajah

Corporate security and risk management expert

Diploma (Business/Tech)

N/A

Henry C. Gunning

Renowned geologist at BCIT

Diploma (Engineering/Geosciences)

N/A

Mark Angelo

River conservationist and founder of World Rivers Day

Diploma (Environmental/Natural Sciences)

N/A

 

Students

3

Yocketers Applied

2

Yocketers Admitted

147

Yocketers Interested

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