University of Canada West

#100, W Pender St, Vancouver | Founded: 2005 | Private, University | School ID: 000355 | Visit University


Why University of West London? | Scholarships Details | University Accreditation/ Recognition

University of Canada West

About

University Canada West (UCW) is a private, for-profit university in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 2005 by David F. Strong, the former president of the University of Victoria.  It offers a range of career-focused programs that are designed to meet the needs of the market to ensure students receive up-to-date education at all times.

University Canada West has two easily accessible campuses in downtown Vancouver. Their new Vancouver House Campus, located at 1461 Granville St. and our West Pender Campus, located at 626 West Pender St. in historic London Building. 

Features

Why University of West London?
  • University Canada West has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 which ensures the faculty can provide enough time and effort for the development of the students.

  • UCW has an average class size of 21 so that students can have high levels of interaction with classmates and can get one to one time with their professors.

  • Being a business-focused university, UCW gives students the most up-to-date knowledge required for working in today's fast-paced industries.

  • UCW has two downtown campuses which provides you with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers

  • UCW has students from more than 100 different countries and plenty of networking opportunities.

  • A student-centered environment, additional support and free workshops

  • Flexible schedules, offering courses in the evenings and weekends

Scholarships Details

University Canada West (UCW) entrance awards, scholarships and grants are available to new students applying to UCW undergraduate or graduate programs. You can receive only one award, scholarship, grant or continuing student award if eligible. The awards and scholarships provided by University Canada West are:

  • Pathway to Knowledge Bursary

    • Applicable Programs: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

    • Eligibility: This award is open to both domestic applicants and international applicants who have a GPA of 2.33 (C+) or higher (after conversion) on their qualification used as their basis for admission.

  • Scholarships for Academic Excellence

    • Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

    • Eligibility: This award is open to both domestic applicants and international applicants who have excellent academic achievement on their qualification used as their basis for admission. Please see Award Value for the specific CGPA requirements.

  • Second Language Excellence Scholarship

    • Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

    • Eligibility: This award is open to international applicants who have achieved a minimum overall score of 7.0 on an IELTS – Academic Report*

University Accreditation/ Recognition

  • University Canada West has earned ACBSP Global Business Accreditation for its MBA and BCom degree programs

  • University Canada West is a member of the BC Transfer System (BCCAT) with hundreds of credit transfer arrangements to other post-secondary institutions. 

  • University Canada West has earned NCMA National Accreditation for its MBA and BCom degree program

  • The university is accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, and carries the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) accreditation under the 2003 Degree Authorization Act.

Location

#100, W Pender St, Vancouver

Financials

Descriptions Subtotal
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year CAD 18,540
Cost of Living/Year CAD 22,725
*Application Fee CAD 0 - CAD 150
*Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year CAD 41,265

Programs