UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY
Country:
Canada
Location:
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Airport:
Abbotsford International Airport
School type:
Public
Admissions level:
  • Undergraduate - Direct/ Pathway/ ESL
  • Graduate - Direct
Rankings & Recognition:

#5 QS Stars in Teaching, Employability, Internationalization, Inclusiveness 

(Quacquarelli Symonds - QS 2021)

Key facts:
  • A fully accredited, public university
  • 14,000+ students from 86+ nations with 20% of them are international 
  • 16 academic programs that offer co-op education options
  • 1-on-1 faculty support
  • 65+ student clubs and associations
  • 80+ partnership institutions worldwide 
  • Satisfaction: 95% of UFV degree graduates are satisfied with their decision to attend UFV. 98% of UFV degree graduates are satisfied with the education they received. 94% of UFV graduates would recommend UFV to others. 99% of UFV degree graduates are satisfied with the quality of instruction.
Why this school?

UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY

Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls approximately 15,000 students per year. UFV has campuses and locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope, and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India.

UFV is large enough to provide variety, yet small enough to allow you to get to know your professors and learn in a hands-on setting. You are a member of a friendly campus community at UFV. While cheering on the Cascades, attending a cultural event or discussion, or joining a student-led organization or association, there are several opportunities to meet new people.

With the Fraser Valley as the backdrop for your education experience, countless opportunities are available to enjoy the great outdoors. Browse trendy shops, sample farm-to-table fare, ski powder-dusted peaks, or even hike to a hot spring. You're also only an hour from Vancouver, which boasts towering mountains and a bustling seaside environment.

Besides, you can travel and learn with the Study Abroad program, spending a few weeks or even a semester at one of our partner institutions in Eastern and Central Asia, Australia, Europe, or the Middle East. UFV offers scholarship opportunities up to $5,000 for eligible Study Abroad opportunities.

 

Scholarships
  • Entrance scholarships: $5,000
  • Renewable Entrance Scholarship: $20,000 ($5,000/year)
Costs

Tuition & Fees:

  • Undergraduate: $17,184/ year
  • Graduate: $17,256/ year

Room & Board: $11,780/ year

Entry requirements

Level

Undergraduate 

(Direct Admission)

Graduate
(Direct Admission)

Transcript

GPA 3.0+

GPA 3.0+

Transcript evaluation

No

No

English proficiency

IELTS 6.5+/ TOEFL 88+

IELTS 6.5+/ TOEFL 88+

Standardized test:

  • Undergraduate: SAT/ACT
  • Graduate: GMAT/GRE

No

No

Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc.

Fine Arts, Media Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic and Digital Design

Varies by program.
For details, please see Graduate Admissions - Requirements

Resume

No

Yes

Personal statement

No

Yes

Recommendation letter

No

2-3

Application fee

$150

$250

Programs

ALL PROGRAMS

Undergraduate: 

  • Business: Agricultural Science/ Horticulture, Business Administration, Communication and Media, Economics 
  • Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environment, Mathematics, Physics
  • Engineering - Technology: Aviation Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science
  • Social Sciences and Education: Early Childhood, Education,  Anthropology, Philosophy, English, Geography, History, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
  • Health and Human Services: Human Movement
  • Visual and Performing Arts: Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic and Digital Design

Graduate: 

Business Analytics, International Business, Data Analysis

Application deadlines

Undergraduate:

  • Fall intake (September start): April 15
  • Winter intake (January start): September 15
  • Spring intake (May start): February 1

Graduate:

Varies by program.

For details, please see Graduate Admissions - Requirements

Location
Abbotsford is a one-hour drive from Vancouver, British Columbia, and near the US (Washington State) border. After Toronto and Vancouver, it is Canada's third most culturally diversified region. With its mild weather, thriving city center, and breathtaking scenery, Abbotsford provides an exceptional quality of life. It is the perfect place to live and study.