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A fully accredited public university located in beautiful Abbotsford, British Columbia, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is recognized internationally for teaching quality, student success, and an excellent learning environment. With over 15,000 students studying from around the world, UFV offers you learning opportunities that will ensure you are job-ready and equipped to make an impact when you graduate.UFV is large enough to offer variety, and yet our small class sizes allow students to get to know their instructors and learn in a hands-on environment. We offer more than 100 programs, including two master's degrees, 17 bachelor's degrees, majors, minors, and extended minors in more than 30 subject areas. The strong Cooperative (Co-op) Education program offers students in several disciplines the option of completing a diploma or degree that incorporates paid work experience in their fields.
Areas of Expertise
UFV offers a wide variety of programs suitable to all students. UFV offers diplomas or degrees in Business, Science and Technology, Graphic Design and Visual Arts, Computer Information Systems, Psychology and Social Sciences, Social Work and Human Services, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation degree, the first of its kind in Canada. Click on the Programs weblink above for a full listing.UFV is known for its commitment to student success through excellence in teaching and the delivery of all programs by friendly personable instructors in small classes.The Co-op Education program is designed to enhance future job prospects for students by formally integrating full-time study terms with full-time paid study related work terms. Students earn their academic credentials and gain years of valuable work experience by the time they have completed their programs.
- Aboriginal Culture and Language Support Diploma
- Adult Education Bachelor
- Agriculture Management (BBA) Bachelor; Co-op
- Agriculture Science - Horticulture Bachelor
- Agriculture Technology Diploma
- Anthropology Bachelor; Co-op
- Arts (General) Associate
- Arts (General) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
- Aviation Diploma; Co-op
- Aviation (BBA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
- Biology Bachelor
- Biology Bachelor; Co-op
- Biology Bachelor; Honours
- Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate
- Business Administration Bachelor
- Business Administration Bachelor; Honours
- Business Administration Bachelor; Co-op
- Business Administration Diploma
- Business Administration Diploma; Co-op
- Business Administration (Accounting Option) Bachelor; Co-op
- Business Administration (Accounting Option) Bachelor; Honours
- Business Administration (Accounting Option) Bachelor
- Business Administration (Finance Option) Bachelor
- Business Administration (Finance Option) Bachelor; Co-op
- Business Administration (Finance Option) Bachelor; Honours
- Business Administration (Human Resources Management) Bachelor; Co-op
- Business Administration (Human Resources Management) Bachelor; Honours
- Business Administration (Human Resources Management) Bachelor
- Business Administration (Marketing) Bachelor
- Business Administration (Marketing) Bachelor; Honours
- Business Administration (Marketing) Bachelor; Co-op
- Carpentry Certificate; Apprenticeship
- Chemistry Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
- Child and Youth Care Bachelor
- Community Pharmacy Technician Certificate
- Computer Assisted Drafting Certificate
- Computer Information Systems Bachelor; Co-op
- Computer Information Systems Diploma; Co-op
- Computer Information Systems certificate — Web Design and Animation option Certificate
- Computing Science Bachelor; Co-op
- Criminal Justice Bachelor; Honours
- Criminal Justice Bachelor
- Criminal Justice Diploma
- Dental Office Receptionist Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Economics Bachelor
- Economics Bachelor; Co-op
- Electrical Work Certificate; Apprenticeship
- Electronics Technician Certificate
- Engineering Physics - Mechatronics Diploma
- Engineering Transfer Not Applicable; University Transfer
- English Bachelor
- English Bachelor; Honours
- English as a Second Language Certificate
- Family Child Care Certificate
- Fine Arts (BFA) Bachelor
- Floral Design Certificate
- French Bachelor
- General Studies Diploma
- General Studies - Aviation Bachelor
- Geography Bachelor; Co-op
- Geography Bachelor; Honours
- Geography Bachelor
- Global Development Studies Bachelor
- Graphic and Digital Design Diploma
- Health and Human Services Certificate
- Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Certificate
- History Bachelor
- Home Support/Resident Care Certificate
- Hospitality Event Planning Certificate
- Indigenous Studies Bachelor
- Integrated Studies Bachelor
- Intermediate certificate in French Certificate
- Intermediate certificate in Halq’eméylem Certificate
- Intermediate certificate in Japanese Certificate
- Intermediate certificate in Mandarin Certificate
- Intermediate certificate in Russian Certificate
- Intermediate certificate in Spanish Certificate
- International and Development Studies Associate
- Joinery Certificate
- Kinesiology Bachelor
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
- Liberal Arts Diploma
- Library and Information Technology Diploma
- Literacy Tutor Certificate
- Mathematics (Arts) Bachelor
- Mathematics (Arts) Bachelor; Honours
- Mathematics (Science) Bachelor; Honours
- Mathematics (Science) Bachelor
- Media and Communication Studies Associate
- Media Arts Bachelor
- Medical Imaging Clinical Support Worker Certificate
- Medical Office Assistant Certificate
- Nursing Bachelor
- Nursing (LPN Fast Track) Bachelor
- Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate
- Paralegal Diploma
- Peace and Conflict Studies Bachelor
- Philosophy Bachelor
- Physical Geography Bachelor; Honours
- Physical Geography Bachelor
- Physical Geography Bachelor; Co-op
- Physics Bachelor
- Physics Bachelor; Honours
- Plumbing and Piping Certificate
- Political Science Bachelor
- Practical Nursing Diploma
- Professional Cook Certificate
- Psychology Bachelor
- Psychology Bachelor; Honours
- School Community Support Worker Certificate
- Science Associate
- Science Bachelor
- Social Services Diploma
- Social Services - First Nations Diploma
- Social Work Bachelor
- Social Work - Child Welfare Specialization Bachelor
- Sociology Bachelor
- Sociology/Anthropology Bachelor
- Substance Abuse Counselling Certificate
- Theatre Associate
- Theatre Diploma
- Theatre (BA) Bachelor
- Trades Management Certificate
- Trades Management (BBA) Bachelor
- University Foundation Certificate
- Visual Arts Diploma
- Visual Arts (BFA) Bachelor
- Welding (C, B and A) Certificate
- Workplace TASK Certificate
Requirements
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12 high school graduation and specific program prerequisites for admission into any academic program. Equivalencies vary from country to country and a complete list can be found at international.ufv.ca. You will be requested to provide official copies of your high school transcripts.English Requirements
For direct admission into academic programs, students must have one of the following: a TOEFL score of 88 (iBT), an IELTS 6.5, or another articulated standardized test of English language proficiency from our approved list.
Procedure for International Students
Students can submit their applications online at international.ufv.ca. UFV International's online application gives you the ability to save your information so that you can submit your documents and complete your application at your own convenience.To complete the application, you need to provide the following information:1. Your high school transcript(s).
- Your post-secondary transcript(s) from all institutions attended (if applicable).
- Your English language score (TOEFL, IELTS, LPI).
- Your passport.UFV has intakes in September, January, and May. Students are advised to apply early as many programs have a limited number of seats. Late applications will be accepted for ESL programs as long as there is space.