Located in the picturesque Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited public university enrolling approximately 15,000 students annually. UFV's Canadian campuses are situated in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope, and Agassiz in British Columbia, with a growing presence in Chandigarh, India.

In less than an hour, you can access ski hills, the ocean, and the City of Vancouver, or drive five minutes to visit the USA. The Fraser Valley remains green even during the winter months, averaging only a few days of snow each year. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, biking, rafting, golfing, fishing, snowboarding, and skiing.

UFV stands as one of Canada's top universities, part of an education system that ranks among the best globally, with internationally recognized degrees offered at a lower cost than many other western countries.

UFV is nationally recognized for student success, an excellent learning environment, creative program integration, and community engagement. As a teaching-oriented university, UFV provides quality instruction and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring graduates are job-ready and equipped to make a significant impact.

Colleges, Faculties & Schools

• College of Arts
• Faculty of Access and Continuing Education
• Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Professional Studies
• Faculty of Science
• School of Graduate Studies

Popular Courses

• Business Administration — Bachelor’s Degree
• Business Administration — Diploma
• Communications — Bachelor of Arts
• Computer Information Systems — Bachelor’s Degree
• Culinary Arts — Certificate
• Electrician — Certificate
• Graphic and Digital Design — Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Marketing and Sales — Certificate
• Plumbing and Piping — Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second Language — Certificate & lots more

Admission Requirements

There are three types of requirements that you need to meet to qualify for admission at UFV: general requirements, English requirements, and program requirements. Review all three carefully to ensure timely admission.

1. General Requirements

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12 (Form six or five O-levels plus at least two A-levels) and specific program entrance requirements for admission into any career, technical, or academic program.

2. English Requirements

Notes:

• Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ability of some testing agencies to continue their testing programs, UFV is accepting the Duolingo English Test (DET) on an interim basis (see below).
• UFV does not accept IELTS Indicator results for admission purposes.
• Academic Programs — undergraduate and graduate
• IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
• TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
• CAEL - score of 70
• PTE - score of 61 with 60 in writing
• Cambridge - Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) min C
• Cambridge - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - A
• EIKEN - Grade 1
• CanTEST - score of 4.5 with a minimum writing score of 4.0
• MELAB - score of 85
• LPI - score of 30 (Level 5)
• English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent)
• DET - score of 110 or higher