**Douglas College** is a Canadian public degree-granting institution and nonprofit organization located in British Columbia. Established in 1970[1][2], it is recognized as the province's largest college by enrollment, serving approximately **25,000 students annually**[1][5], including over **4,200 international students** from more than **90 countries**[1][5].  

## History  
Founded in 1970[1][2], Douglas College began as a community college focused on providing accessible post-secondary education in the Metro Vancouver region. It has since expanded to become British Columbia's largest degree-granting college[1][5], emphasizing a dual focus on university-transfer pathways and career-oriented programs[1][4].  

## Campuses  
The college operates **two primary campuses** in New Westminster and Coquitlam, both situated along Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain transit lines[1][2]. Additional training centers are located in Surrey, Burnaby, and Maple Ridge[1][5].  

## Academics  
Douglas College offers **10 bachelor's degree programs**, including Applied Psychology, Business Administration, Nursing, and Criminology[5], alongside associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates[1][4]. It emphasizes **university-transfer agreements** with institutions such as the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University[1]. The college also provides **Continuing Education** programs, serving approximately **8,500 non-credit students annually**[1][5].  

## Student Life  
The college supports a **diverse student body** through on-campus housing, a library with specialized research repositories, and recreational facilities such as theaters and fitness centers[5].  

## Notable Alumni  
Notable alumni include:  
- **Elizabeth Bachinsky**, poet and Griffin Poetry Prize nominee[5].  
- **Daniel Igali**, Olympic gold medalist in wrestling[5].  
- **Adrian Holmes**, actor known for roles in *Arrow* and *Virgin River*[5].  

[1] https://www.idp.com/universities-and-colleges/douglas-college/IID-CA-00993/ [2] https://www.douglascollege.ca/about-douglas [3] https://www.douglascollege.ca [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_College [5] https://www.volantoverseas.com/university/douglas-college/