University in Canada
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a public, accredited university in the Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver, British Columbia. It began as Fraser Valley College in 1974 and became a university in 2008. In 2024/25 it served 16,364 students over the fiscal year, with 12,090 enrolled in Fall 2024, and has more than 50,000 alumni. Average class size is 26.
Teaching is organised in the College of Arts, the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development, the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Computing, the Faculty of Science and the School of Graduate Studies. In 2025/26 UFV offers 64 undergraduate certificate, diploma and associate degree programs, 20 bachelor's degree programs with majors, minors and extended minors in more than 40 program areas, 11 master's, graduate certificate and post-baccalaureate programs, 20 trades and apprenticeship programs, and 20 adult training, continuing education, upgrading and ESL programs. Twenty programs offer co-operative education and there are 88 study abroad programs. The largest departments are the School of Computing, School of Business, Mathematics and Statistics, Psychology, and English.
The main campus is in Abbotsford, with a second major campus at Canada Education Park in Chilliwack, and further sites in Mission, Hope, Clearbrook and at the Abbotsford airport. Since 2006 UFV has also operated a campus in Chandigarh, India. About 26% of instruction is delivered online.
Student life includes more than 65 clubs and associations, and over 400 students living on campus. The Cascades varsity teams compete in soccer, basketball, volleyball and golf, with club sports in baseball and rowing. The student fee includes a public transit pass for most local transit, and a Campus Connector shuttle links Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
UFV had 2,992 international students from 68 countries in 2024/25, about 18% of all students; the top five home countries are India, Nepal, China, Nigeria and Vietnam. UFV is a public university recognized by the Province of British Columbia, holds the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, is a member of Universities Canada, and is recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
For students enrolling in the academic year right after Grade 12, based on academic excellence, community involvement, volunteering and leadership. Applicants submit a one-page cover letter, a list of volunteer and leadership activity with hours, two reference letters and a current transcript; GPA is based on Grade 11 and 12 courses. The 2026 deadline was March 10. Awards include the Chancellor's Entrance Scholarship (renewable, $10,000 in the first year with a maximum value of $40,000, and a $5,000 level also offered), four President's Entrance Scholarships of $4,000 each (renewable), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($4,000 per year, renewable with a 3.5 GPA) and Excellence Entrance Scholarships of $3,000. Entrance scholarships
For enrolled students with a minimum 3.5 GPA (scholarships) or 3.0 GPA (leadership awards), two reference letters, and at least 9 credits per term. Open to international students unless an award says Canadian citizens only. Applications run March 15 to May 10 through myUFV. Scholarships and leadership awards
Need-based awards for Canadian citizens and permanent residents enrolled in at least 6 credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Application windows: Fall October 1 to November 30; Winter February 1 to March 15; Summer June 1 to June 30; Trades September 15 to June 30. Indigenous students have dedicated bursaries. Bursaries
For new international students paying international tuition who apply after receiving an offer of admission, with a letter of intent. International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (Renewable): CAD $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years) for a 4-year bachelor's program, minimum final-year high school GPA 3.75, residing outside Canada, maintaining a 3.0 GPA at UFV. International Regional Entrance Scholarship: CAD $5,000, 4-year bachelor's or 2-year diploma, minimum GPA 3.00, residing outside Canada. International British Columbia High School Entrance Scholarship: CAD $5,000, same programs, minimum GPA 3.00, for BC high school graduates. International scholarships
Other aid: StudentAid BC loans and grants, the Student Emergency Fund and external awards. Financial Aid and Awards, [email protected].
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View scholarships for University of the Fraser Valley →Canadian citizens and permanent residents qualify under one of: B.C. high school graduation or equivalent; at least nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA; age 19 by the start of the first class; or, for preparatory-level programs only, age 17 and at least one year out of high school. Many programs add requirements such as specific Grade 12 courses with minimum grades or averages, written statements, references or a portfolio, set out in the UFV academic calendar. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply to continuous-intake programs from October 1 of their Grade 12 year, and final grades for fall entry are due by August 3. Placement tests may apply and can take up to six weeks to report. Other routes include Adult Basic Education upgrading, special admission for under-19 non-graduates, concurrent studies, and subsequent degree entry.
A C+ final grade in English 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English or IB English meets the requirement for most courses; English and communications courses have their own requirements. Applicants who cannot meet it can upgrade through Adult Basic Education, English Language Studies or the University Foundation certificate.
Applicants need an upper secondary qualification equivalent to Canadian Grade 12, such as Form Six, five O-levels plus at least two A-levels, or the GCE. Programs are competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee an offer. Applicants must hold a study permit, which can take several weeks to obtain. The English Second Language Program requires completed high school (or Form Five) and age 18 or older.
Degree/diploma and graduate level English: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20 (Home Edition accepted); PTE 61 with 60 in writing; Cambridge CPE grade C or CAE grade A; EIKEN Grade 1; ILAC 3.3 PW; English 12 C+; or Duolingo English Test 110 (accepted until further notice). IELTS Indicator is not accepted.
Qualifying Studies level: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 with no section below 19; PTE 56 with 52 in writing; Cambridge CAE grade C or FCE grade A; EIKEN Pre-1; English 12 C-; or Duolingo 100. After Qualifying Studies with a minimum C+, students may move to degree or diploma studies, and may take up to three first-year academic courses alongside.
Domestic applicants apply online through EducationPlannerBC; the application fee is paid by credit card online, or by debit or cheque at any campus Registrar's Office, and official transcripts are sent separately. Some programs accept applications only for specific intakes and fill early; others accept applications continuously. International application periods: Fall (September) October 1 to June 1; Winter (January) May 1 to November 1; Summer (May) October 1 to March 1. Offers must be confirmed with payment by June 15 (Fall), November 15 (Winter) or March 15 (Summer). Offers take up to six weeks and can be deferred on request.
Credit courses are charged at $797 per credit for students starting in September 2026 or later, with ancillary and student fees of $485 per semester, a first-semester administration fee of $1,450 and private health coverage of $155 charged in the first semester. Full-time is 9 credits in fall and winter; students taking fewer are still charged for 9. Students with 9 or more credits pay an extended health and dental fee of $195.59 per year unless they opt out.
Graduate programs are run by the School of Graduate Studies and require the degree-level English standard above; a Master of Science in Computer Science is anticipated for Fall 2027. Entrance requirements for each program are in the academic calendar.
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