In 1975, students across British Columbia saw the need to work together with a single, united movement in order to be an effective force for provincial and national change. Today, the Federation brings together over 170,000 students from 14 universities, colleges and institutes in every region of BC. 

Together, these students advocate for a well-funded system of post-secondary education in BC that is affordable and accessible for all students.

The British Columbia Federation of Students is a provincial alliance of 14 university and college students’ unions - learn more about our members.

FOR INTERVIEWS PLEASE CONTACT:

Melissa Chirino, Chairperson

[email protected], (604) 733-1880

Jessie Niikoi, Secretary Treasurer             

[email protected], (604) 733-1880

RESEARCH AND RESOURCES:

• International Education in British Columbia: Keeping the Education System Afloat research document
• Fairness for International Students backgrounder
• Knockout Interest backgrounder
• Lobby Priorities
• Youth Voter research document

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Directors attend the 38th Annual Skills Development Symposium, held May 2023.

Directors attend the 37th Annual Skills Development Symposium, held May 2022.

Delegates attend the Federation's 82nd Semi-Annual General Meeting, held July 2022.

Representatives from member local students' unions attend Lobby Week in Victoria, held October 2022.