University of Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Founded : 1974
Type : Public, University
With an intake of more than 14600 students every year, inclusive of over 1300 international students – this revered educational institution offers as many as 100 programs, which constitutes of two master’s degree programs, 15 bachelor’s degree programs, majors, minors as well as extended minors in more than 30 subject areas. Its various programs and courses are classified into full-time, part-time, in-class, and online ones.
Here, students’ desires, dreams, goals and all career-related needs are taken care of. It consistently aims at bringing out students’ best potential and mould them into skillful professionals.
Application Fees : Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs – $150 , Graduate certificates and diplomas, and master’s degree programs -$250
Tuition Fees : $18,000 – $19,000 CAD Approx Annually
Graduate Programs: 60 – 65% or above in qualifying degree
Undergraduate Programs: 60-65% or above
(Few programs may have higher academic requirement)
Overall score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
| Programs | Duration | Level | Intake | Admission Requirement | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS | |||||
| Associate of Arts | 2 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12 and one other approved Grade 12 course with a minimum equivalent C+. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Arts | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12 and two other approved Grade 12 courses with a B average. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) | 4 Years | Degree | Sept | C+ in English 12 and two other approved Grade 12 courses with a B average. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Development Studies |
4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12 and two other approved Grade 12 courses with a B average. | Apply Now |
| Master of Arts (Criminal Justice) | 2 Years | Master | Sept | C+ in English 12; Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a GPA of 3.0, work or volunteer experience in related field; interview; orientation; resume; statement of interest; three letters of reference; writing sample. | Apply Now |
| AVIATION | |||||
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Aviation) | 4 Years | Degree | Sept | C+ in English 12; C+ in Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12; C+ in Physics 11 or 12. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of General Studies degree (with Aviation theme) |
4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | See Bachelor of General Studies degree entrance requirements. | Apply Now |
| BUSINESS | |||||
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 4 Years | Degree | Sept | C+ in English 12; C + in Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12; B in one other approved Grade 12 course. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Agriculture Management | 4 Years | Degree | Sept | C+ in English 12; C + in Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12; two years of work experience; completion of the UFV Agriculture Technology diploma with a B- average or a comparable two-year diploma in agriculture from a recognized institution. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Trades Management | 4 Years | Degree | Sept | C+ in English 12; C+ in Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12; Provincial or interprovincial certificate of qualification in a trade, one year full-time work experience after gaining provincial certificate of qualification. | Apply Now |
| CREATIVE ARTS | |||||
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,Sept | C+ in English 12, portfolio and possible interview. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Media Arts | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,Sept | C+ in English 12, portfolio and possible interview. | Apply Now |
| GENERAL STUDIES | |||||
| Bachelor of General Studies | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12; and two other approved Grade 12 courses with a B average. | Apply Now |
| HEALTH SCIENCES | |||||
| Bachelor of Kinesiology | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12; C in Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12; one course of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 with a C+ or better. Additional requirements for Exercise Science stream: Biology 11 with a C+ and Chemistry 12 with a C or Biology 12 with a C+ and Chemistry 11 or 12 with a C. Additional requirements for Pedagogy stream: Physical Education 11, or Physical Education 12, or demonstrate athletic or recreational physical activity (recommended). | Apply Now |
| PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | |||||
| Bachelor of Computer Information Systems | 4 Years | Degree | Sept | C+ in English 12 | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12; C in Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 or C+ in Principles of Math 12. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 2 Years | Degree | Sept | No entry from high school; see academic calendar for requirements. Social Services diploma or equivalent with a B- average. | Apply Now |
| Master of Social Work | 2 Years | Master | Sept | C+ in English 12; Bachelor of Social Work with a B average; two years (3,600 hours) employment in closely related field; interview; letter of intent/interest; three letters of reference. | Apply Now |
| SCIENCE | |||||
| Bachelor of Agricultural Science | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,Sept | C+ in English 12; one of Principles of Math 12, Applied Math 12, Foundations of Math 12, or Pre-Calculus 12; C or better in Chemistry 12; C+ or better in Biology 11. | Apply Now |
| Bachelor of Science | 4 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | C+ in English 12; B in Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12, C+ in one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography 12 or Physics 12. | Apply Now |
| Associate of Science | 2 Years | Degree | Jan,May,Sept | No entry from high school; apply to Bachelor of Science or Qualifying Studies; see an educational advisor for info on university-level courses required to graduate with this credential. | Apply Now |
| DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES | |||||
| AGRICULTURE | |||||
| Agriculture Technology diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Jan,Sept | Apply Now | |
| Berry Productions Essentials certificate | 8 Months | Certificate | Jan,Sept | Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture Technology department before applying to the program. | Apply Now |
| Current Agriculture Practices Essentials certificate | 8 Months | Certificate | One year certificate, or a diploma or degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized post-secondary institution. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture Technology department before commencing the program. | Apply Now | |
| Field Vegetable Production Essentials certificate | 8 Months | Certificate | Jan,May,Sept | High school graduation, or student over age of 19. | Apply Now |
| Livestock Production certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Jan,May,Sept | English 11 and Math 11; one of Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Sciences 11, Physics11, or grade 11 and 12 Agriculture (min. C in both Agriculture 11 and 12). | Apply Now |
| Horticulture Crop Production and Protection certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Jan,May,Sept | English 11 and Math 11; one of Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Sciences 11, Physics11, or grade 11 and 12 Agriculture (min. C in both Agriculture 11 and 12). | Apply Now |
| Integrated Pest Management Essentials certificate | 8 Months | Certificate | Jan,May,Sept | Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture Technology department before commencing the program. | Apply Now |
| ARTS | |||||
| Diaspora Studies certificate | Certificate | Jan,May,Sept | Apply Now | ||
| Early Modern Studies certificate | Certificate | Jan,May,Sept | Apply Now | ||
| Geographic Information Systems certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | C or better in one of the following: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, MATH 085, Principles of Mathematics 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, Pre-calculus 12, MATH 094, or MATH 096. | Apply Now | |
| AVIATION | |||||
| Aircraft Structures Technician certificate | Certificate | Apply Now | |||
| Business Administration (Aviation) diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Math 11 C+; Physics 11 C+ or Physics 12; Five courses (maximum 15 credits) from the Business Administration diploma program are replaced with aviation training upon presentation of the following Transport Canada approved aviation credentials: Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s Licence, and Multi-Engine Rating or Instructor Rating | Apply Now | |
| BUSINESS | |||||
| Business Administration diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | C+ or better in grade 11 Math or C or better in grade 12 Math | Apply Now | |
| Accounting certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | Prerequisites for STAT 106, Prerequisites for CMNS 125 or CPT score of 48 or equivalent test; C+ grade in BUS 144, BUS 145, or equivalent; completion of BUS 160; completion of BUS 249 (formerly BUS 149, 162). | Apply Now |
| Administration certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | Prerequisites for Math 140; Prerequisites for CMNS 125 or CPT score of 48 or equivalent test; one full year of full-time work experience after high school. | Apply Now |
| Applied Business Technology certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Jan,Sept | Apply Now | |
| Marketing and Sales certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | Prerequisites for Math 140. | Apply Now |
| CHILD, YOUTH, AND FAMILY STUDIES | |||||
| Early Childhood Education diploma (Special Needs) | 2 Years | Diploma | Sept | No entry from high school. Completion of ECE certificate and provincial licence to practice. | Apply Now |
| Early Childhood Education certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | Orientation; ECE Admission Questionnaire; Letter of intent; Immunization record; Medical endorsement form. | Apply Now |
| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) | |||||
| CIS diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Sept | BC Secondary school graduation or equivalent, or Mature student 19 years or older, or completion of 9 university level credits with a minimum of 2.0 GPA; Principles of Math 12 with a C+ or better, or a C or better in one of the following: Foundations of Math 12, Pre-calculus 12, Math 094 and Math 095, Math 096, or Math 110 | Apply Now |
| CIS certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | BC Secondary school graduation or equivalent, or Mature student 19 years or older, or completion of 9 university level credits with a minimum of 2.0 GPA; Principles of Math 12 with a C+ or better, or a C or better in one of the following: Foundations of Math 12, Pre-calculus 12, Math 094 and Math 095, Math 096, or Math 110. | Apply Now |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE | |||||
| Criminal Justice diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Sept | Apply Now | |
| Criminal Justice diploma—Forensics transfer option | Diploma | Apply Now | |||
| CREATIVE ARTS | |||||
| Visual Arts diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Jan,Sept | From high school: portfolio; possible interview; orientation. From post secondary: GPA of 2.0 on all credits attempted; portfolio; possible interview; orientation. | Apply Now |
| Graphic and Digital Design diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Jan,Sept | High school graduation (equivalent to Canadian grade 12 graduation). | Apply Now |
| Theatre diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Jan,Sept | High school graduation, or student over age of 19. | Apply Now |
| GENERAL STUDIES | |||||
| General Studies diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Jan,May,Sept | High school graduation (equivalent to Canadian grade 12 graduation). | Apply Now |
| LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |||||
| Library and Information Technology diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Jan,May,Sept | High school graduation (equivalent to Canadian grade 12 graduation). | Apply Now |
| SOCIAL WORK & HUMAN SERVICES | |||||
| Social Services diploma | 2 Years | Diploma | Sept | Two reference letters; personal statement; willingness to undergo a criminal record check. Students must be 19 years old by Oct. 31 to take practicum in second semester. | Apply Now |
| Community Support Worker certificate | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | Demonstrated suitability (such as volunteer exp.) for working with people with disabilities; willingness to undergo a criminal record check; two reference letters; personal statement. Students must be 19 years old by Oct. 31 to take the practicum in their second semester. | Apply Now |
| SCIENCE | |||||
| Engineering Physics diploma in Mechatronics | 2 Years | Diploma | PHYS 112 with a minimum grade of B;MATH 112 with a minimum grade of B-; Students must have at least a CGPA of 2.0. | Apply Now | |
| TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | |||||
| Teaching English as a Second Language certificate | Sept | Apply Now | |||
| POST-DEGREE CERTIFICATE | |||||
| Data Analysis | 1 Year | Certificate | Sept | No entry from high school. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution; one of: COMP 150, COMP 152, COMP 155 (COMP 155 recommended). Must meet pre-requisite for STAT 106 which require Math 12 C. | Apply Now |