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CONNECT WITH US
@chooseUFV + @goUFV
UFV International
UFV International
UFV_International
ufvinternational
UFV-International
CONTACT
Abbotsford +1-604-854-4544
FAR FROM
Toll-free in Canada 1-888-823-8734
Email international@ufv.ca
ORDINARY
international.ufv.ca
STARS
™
RATING SYSTEM
2019
students from
86+
countries
14,000+
students
42,000+
alumni
1-on-1
faculty support
YOUR UNIVERSITY 20%
IS FAR FROM of students are
international
ORDINARY
The University of the Fraser Valley is a place
for learners, leaders, and seekers. It’s a place
25
students in an
where you can pursue your passion while getting a average class
world-class education in a vibrant and scenic setting.
As a UFV student, you become part of a tight-knit
Our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territory
community. From the time you arrive on campus, of the Stó:lō peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for
you’ll find endless opportunities to grow and learn, the honour of living and working in S’ólh Téméxw (Our Land).
UFV recognizes and honours the contributions that Indigenous
in the classroom and beyond. people have made, and continue to make, to our community.
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YOUR UNIVERSITY
IS CANADIAN VICTORIA, BC VANCOUVER, BC WHISTLER, BC
A WELCOMING + SAFE ENVIRONMENT UFV CAMPUSES
Abbotsford
The United Nations consistently ranks Canada as
Chilliwack
one of the best places in the world to live. Canada is a
Mission
welcoming and safe country with a multicultural and
Hope
vibrant society. Canadians love to meet people from
other countries, so it won’t take you long to make friends.
TRAVEL TIMES
By Car from UFV’s Abbotsford campus
THE BEST EDUCATION Vancouver 1h
US Border 10 m
Canada’s education system
ranks among the best in Seattle 2h 30m
the world, and Canadian Whistler 2h 30m
degrees are recognized
internationally. By Car + Ferry from UFV’s Abbotsford
campus
Victoria 3h 15m
By Plane from Abbotsford Airport
Calgary 1h 10m
Toronto 4h 15m
SEAT TLE, WA
Montreal 4h 35m
Portland 3h 20m
New York 5h 50m
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORTS
(distance from UFV’s Abbotsford campus)
Abbotsford (YXX) 8 km
Vancouver (YVR) 80 km
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) 206 km PORTL AND, OR
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With the Fraser Valley as the backdrop for your education experience,
there are countless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. You can
enjoy nature year-round, choosing from a range of fun activities including
The beautiful Fraser Valley is located hiking, swimming, biking, rafting, golfing, fishing, and snowboarding.
just east of Vancouver, British Columbia,
and only 10 minutes north of the USA
border. With its mild weather, thriving K AYAK ON CULTUS L AKE SNOWBOARD ON REL A X AT WHITE ROCK BEACH
30 MINS GROUSE MOUNTAIN 45 MINS
cities, and breathtaking scenery, the 50 MINS
Fraser Valley provides an exceptional
quality of life. It is the perfect place to
live and study.
EXPLORE THE GOLDEN
EARS RAINFOREST
45 MINS
WORK + IMMIGRATION CLIMATE
OPPORTUNITIES
Even during the winter
With employment opportunities months, the Fraser
and work permits available Valley remains green,
to international students, you averaging only 12 days WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL
can gain valuable professional of snowfall a year. 7.7 °C 14.8 °C 22.9 °C 18.1 °C
experience. If you want to work
Seasonal average daytime
in Canada temporarily after you temperatures are listed here.
graduate, you may be eligible
to apply for a post-graduation
work permit (PGWP). This work
experience can help you qualify
for permanent residence in Canada. VISIT VANCOUVER
60 MINS
YOUR UNIVERSITY
IS IN THE HIKE SUMAS MOUNTAIN
10 MINS
PERFECT LOCATION
6 7
150+
community
events annually
140K+
total population
REFRESHING
ACTIVITIES FOR 33%
of Abbotsford
5 th
INTERNATIONAL residents are
visible minorities
largest
city in BC
STUDENTS
EN ROUTE
UFV International organizes monthly
13.8%
YOUR UNIVERSITY
off-campus events and activities. Get to
know both local and international students of the population
IS BASED
while exploring Abbotsford, Vancouver, aged 20 – 29
and the Lower Mainland.
IN VIBRANT
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
International and local student volunteers
ABBOTSFORD, BC
regularly plan events to showcase the
culturally diverse and vibrant UFV community.
Volunteers in the program benefit from
personal and professional development.
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CAMPUSES
UF V.CA/ABOUT/CAMPUSES
UFV has campuses across
YOUR UNIVERSITY
IS EASY
the Fraser Valley.
ABBOTSFORD
UFV’s largest campus is home to a
TO GET TO
new student centre, a large library,
student housing, and an athletic
centre. The Clearbrook Centre
and Aerospace Centre are also
in Abbotsford.
CHILLIWACK
UFV’s second-largest campus offers
programs in applied and technical
studies (trades), agriculture, and
health sciences, as well as first- and
second-year courses in many other
disciplines.
MISSION
UFV’s Mission campus offers a
selection of academic courses,
and is home to our Graphic and
Digital Design program.
HOPE
UFV Hope Centre serves the local
community with upgrading and
continuing education courses.
The Student Union Society
(SUS) Campus Connector 11
shuttle offers service between
Langley, Abbotsford, and
Chilliwack. As a student, you
will receive a U-Pass for use
on local transit systems.
10 11
YOUR UNIVERSITY
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
SUPPORTS
YOUR SUCCESS
Get to know other new UFV
students while learning how
to succeed in your studies.
UF V.CA/SERVICES
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Make an education plan
with our expert international
academic advisors.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTRE
Get your best grades with the UFV INTERNATIONAL
help of peer mentors through Get access to multilingual
tutoring, workshops, academic student support services and
support, and online resources. information about programs,
housing, academic advising,
study permits, medical
insurance, and more. UFV
CENTRE FOR EXPERIENTIAL International is your home
AND CAREER EDUCATION away from home.
Work, learn, and earn with
co-operative education and
work-study programs.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Learn new ways to cope with
personal issues, improve your
CENTRE FOR ACCESSIBILITY mental health and well-being,
SERVICES explore career options through
Learn how you can promote self-reflection and assessment
diversity and equity, and access tools, and study smarter, not
support services for students harder with the help of UFV
with diagnosed disabilities. counsellors.
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Baker House is much more than just a place to
live — it’s the best way to get a complete university UFV STUDENT
experience. Living on campus means small
communities of students living, working, studying,
HOUSING
and socializing together. Feel supported as you UF V.CA/RESIDENCE
develop skills, gain information, and access many Enjoy fully-furnished, apartment-style
of the resources on the UFV Abbotsford campus. suites
If you chose to live off-campus, there are many rental Share your bathroom and living room
properties in close proximity to the university area with just one roommate
that are safe and affordable compared to
Vancouver and other big Get high-speed internet in your
bedroom and all common areas
Canadian cities.
Use the study rooms, communal
kitchen, laundry rooms, and common
rooms with cable TV DINING ON
Walk to various amenities, including CAMPUS
UFV’s cafeteria, convenience stores,
UF V.CA/DINING
restaurants, coffee shops, and the
inter-campus shuttle bus There are numerous food options
Access shopping and entertainment on campus, including:
easily via transit and the nearby • Fair Grounds Coffee
bus station • strEATS
Get help whenever you need it — • Rebel Pizza
residence advisors and front desk • Tim Hortons
attendants are available 24 hours a day • Cascade Cafeteria
• Triple O’s
• Spirit Bear Café
Our food service provider has an on-site
chef, a variety of quality products to
YOUR UNIVERSITY choose from, and is committed to sourcing
HAS ALL THE
locally-grown foods. Meals are available for
take-out or you can stay and enjoy a meal
or study in the designated seating areas.
COMFORTS
Example of Room Layout - Top View
MEAL PLANS
UF V.CA/DINING/MEAL-PL ANS
OF HOME
Meal plans are a convenient option to help
U n iv e r si t y C o l le g e o f F r as e
you save time and money. Plans ranging
from $1,000 to $2,000 per semester,
are available to all UFV students.
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U ni
65+
UF V PRIDE
COLLECTIVE
OUTDOOR AND
ADVENTURE CLUB
PHYSICS STUDENT
ASSOCIATION
UF V MUSLIM STUDENT
student clubs
CLUB
UNIVERSIT Y CHRISTIAN
and associations
MINISTRIES
JAPANESE
CULTURE CLUB
COMPUTING STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION
UF V BHANGRA CLUB
...AND MORE!
q STUDENT UNION BUILDING
With coffee and snack bars, a restaurant,
lounges, and many student services,
the Student Union Building is a vibrant
hub for UFV campus life.
YOUR UNIVERSITY
IS SOCIAL
CAMPUS LIFE
At UFV, you are part of a welcoming campus community.
There are plenty of opportunities to meet new people while
cheering on the Cascades, attending a cultural event or talk,
or joining one of 65+ student-led clubs and associations.
16 17
YOUR UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS TO HELP YOU CONNECT
IS DIVERSE FRIENDS WITHOUT BORDERS
Join an intercultural friendship program
and share your culture with Canadian and
international students.
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
VOLUNTEERS
Help new students at international student
orientation and events throughout the year.
q CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS ON CAMPUS GLOBAL STUDENT ASSOCIATES GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
To celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of colours,
students gathered on the green at UFV’s Abbotsford
Get paid to work with UFV International as an GRANT PROGRAM
campus. In addition to a lively battle of colours, the international student ambassador. UFV grants funding for students to create
celebration also featured free samosas and dance
performances by UFV student groups. intercultural events on campus. This gives you
the opportunity to participate in many interesting,
student-led cultural events at UFV.
q GLOBAL LOUNGE
Meet students from Canada and around
the world in the Global Lounge.
18 19YOUR UNIVERSITY
IS ACTIVE KEEP FIT ON CAMPUS
Free fitness classes for UFV students! Choose from a variety
of fun and challenging classes during the week, from yoga
to belly dancing to kickboxing. Or, workout on your own
schedule in the fully-equipped fitness centre, with affordable
membership and drop-in rates.
ATHLETICS
GOCASCADES.CA
Cheer on the basketball and volleyball
teams from our Abbotsford campus.
Tickets are free for students!
incredible Cascades
sports teams, including
basketball, soccer, rugby,
volleyball, wrestling, golf,
baseball, and rowing
OTHER ON-CAMPUS FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Open gym
Personal training
Drop-in events
20 21uni-employability-5star
YOUR UNIVERSITY
PREPARES
2019
Employability
YOU FOR
Ranked the best in
preparing students for
the job market by the
QS Stars rating system.
YOUR CAREER 180+
qs.com
student research
assistant positions
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EXPERIENTIAL employees and are normally paid at regular
market rates. This allows you to alternate
RESEARCH
academic programs
LEARNING
UF V.CA/RESEARCH
that offer co-op
academic studies with paid work terms in
Engaging in research early in your education options
a career-related field. Not only do you earn
Participate in our experiential learning money and develop contacts, you also academic career can help you obtain
opportunities and apply your academic graduate with a degree and relevant career scholarships, awards, and graduate
knowledge to the real world. Meet your experience. Past co-op placements include: school positions. This is part of UFV's
personal and professional goals while • IBM commitment to provide you with the
building your network and developing • Boeing Canada best undergraduate education in
yourself as a well-rounded and highly • Canada Revenue Agency Canada. Not only do we encourage
employable graduate. • Prospera Credit Union our faculty to incorporate research
in their teaching, but we also support
• Deloitte
Opportunities include career education, our students to conduct research
co-operative education, work-integrated and share their findings.
learning, curricular-based experiential WORK ON OR OFF CAMPUS
learning, co-curricular engagement, There are lots of opportunities for flexible, FIELD SCHOOLS
work-study programs, and volunteering. part-time jobs on campus at UFV, giving you
Choose from a variety of placements Field schools are a great opportunity
the opportunity to build your resume while
in Canada and abroad. for students who are looking to gain
working alongside UFV faculty and staff. p CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH: KINESIOLOGY STUDY TOUR
an international experience, but are For over 10 years, UFV Kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard has
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP) International students studying in full-time short on time. Previous field schools accompanied and led UFV undergraduate students to the island of
Antigua, West Indies. In 2019, 19 students volunteered at elementary
UF V.CA/JOBS
academic programs may also be able to work have taken place in: Washington, DC; schools across the island, teaching life skills using physical and
health education programs that encompass physical, affective,
off campus for up to 20 hours per week. This Paris, France; Tofino, British Columbia; and cognitive skills.
Connect your classroom studies to the real can help you learn more about the Canadian Reykjavík, Iceland; and London, UK.
world by gaining work experience related to workplace, develop new skills, and make
your program area. Co-op students work as valuable connections in the community.
22 2380+
q Jenia S., BBA 2014
in London, UK
partnership
institutions
worldwide
UFV partners with many p VISUAL ARTS SICHUAN STUDY TOURS
Travel to the heart of Sichuan, China, the unofficial hometown of the
top universities around giant panda. Gain academic credit in drawing while exploring the
the world, including: Giant Panda Research Base, Sichuan teahouses, Buddhist temples,
lotus ponds, ancient sites, art museums, and more! Learn traditional
Chinese ink drawing at SNU College of Fine Arts and draw pandas
• Aarhus University, Denmark in their natural habitat. You’ll have an experience of a lifetime while
enjoying the art, culture, and cuisine of Chengdu, China.
• Erasmus University
Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Ewha Womans University,
South Korea
• Linköping University, Sweden
• Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore
• Soochow University, China
• Tecnológico de Monterrey,
Mexico
• University of Aberdeen, UK
• University of Essex, UK
• University of Mumbai, India
YOUR UNIVERSITY
IS YOUR TICKET
TO TRAVEL u BIODIVERSITY:
ECUADOR STUDY TOUR
Explore the wilds of Ecuador to
observe the lush flora and fauna of
this beautiful land. Ecuador, a land
of rain forest and cloud forest, high
altitude plains and snow-capped
Gain a competitive and compassionate mountains, sun-kissed beaches,
and enchanted islands is one of
edge. From Australia to Japan to Spain, the world’s richest biodiversity
hot spots.
participating in an international
educational exchange gives you
distinct advantages in the classroom,
the workforce, and in life.
24 25UFV
UFV UVic
PROGRAMS
University of
Victoria
SFU
FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AT UF V.CA/PROGRAMS
Many of our programs ‘ladder’ into one another,
UBC
Simon Fraser University of
allowing you to keep your options open by University British Columbia
earning a one-year certificate or a two-year
diploma on the way to completing a full degree.
INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFERS
BCTRANSFERGUIDE.CA
COLLEGE OF ARTS DIPLOMAS GRADUATE STUDIES If we do not have the program you want,
(includes the Faculty of Humanities Aboriginal Culture and Language Support
Business Administration
UF V.CA/GR ADUATE-STUDIES you can still begin your studies at UFV
and the Faculty of Social Sciences)
Computer Information Systems
UF V.CA/ARTS
Early Childhood Education
MASTER’S DEGREES and then transfer your credits to another
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
DEGREES Library and Information Technology Master of Education in Leadership BC university, such as UBC or UVic.
Social Services
Bachelor of Arts and Mentorship
Starting your studies at UFV gives you a great advantage
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Master of Social Work
CERTIFICATES
Bachelor of Environmental Studies because you can benefit from close interaction with
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Accounting GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
Bachelor of Integrated Studies
Administration Child Life and Community Health professors, excellent student support, and affordable
Community Support Worker
Bachelor of Arts in Global Development
Computer Information Systems
Migration and Citizenship
tuition. With a strong academic start, you will be better
Studies Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning
Bachelor of Media Arts Early Childhood Education Program Evaluation prepared to succeed at UFV or another institution.
Health and Human Services
DIPLOMAS Integrated Learning Design
Criminal Justice Marketing and Sales
General Studies Teaching English as a Second Language
Graphic and Digital Design Workplace Education
Liberal Arts
Theatre Arts
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
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Visual Arts
Associate of Arts UF V.CA/SCIENCE
Other BC
CERTIFICATES DEGREES
Early Modern Studies Bachelor of Agriculture Science
India Canada Studies Bachelor of Science Universities
Indigenous Maps, Films, Rights, Associate of Science
and Land Claims
Language Proficiency bachelor’s degrees
Media Literacy
Mennonite Studies
FACULTY OF APPLIED with majors, minors,
AND TECHNICAL STUDIES and extended minors
UF V.CA/TR ADES
FACULTY OF HEALTH in more than 35 areas
DIPLOMAS
SCIENCES
3
Automation and Robotics
UF V.CA/HE ALTH Digital Manufacturing
Engineering Physics in Mechatronics
DEGREES Agriculture Technology
Bachelor of Kinesiology
CERTIFICATES
Berry Production Essentials
FACULTY OF Current Agriculture Practices
master’s degrees
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Electronics Common Core
100+
Field Vegetable Production Essentials
UF V.CA/PS Horticulture Crop Production and Protection
Integrated Pest Management Essentials
DEGREES
Livestock Production
Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Business Administration
Engineering Transfer
Bachelor of Business Administration
in Aviation
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
certificate, diploma, and
Bachelor of Social Work post-degree programs
26 27ENGLISH LANGUAGE
UPGRADING
If you need to improve your English language proficiency or academic skills, UFV offers
programs to meet your specific needs. Depending on your level of English language proficiency,
you can begin upgrading at various stages of the English Language Studies (ELS) program.
It usually takes one semester (four months) to complete each level.
LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED UNIVERSIT Y QUALIF YING
FOUNDATION STUDIES
Focus English language English language Combination of Combination of
upgrading upgrading English language and academic skills
academic upgrading upgrading and
ADMISSIONS
university courses*
English Language IELTS – an overall score IELTS – an overall score IELTS – an overall score IELTS – an overall score
REQUIREMENT
Requirements of 4.5 with a minimum of 5.0 with a minimum of 5.5 with a minimum of 6.0 with a minimum
band score of 4.0 band score of 4.5 band score of 5.0 band score of 5.5
TOEFL – score of 42 TOEFL – score of 52 TOEFL – score of 71 TOEFL – score of 80
(iBT) with writing 12 (iBT) with writing 14 (iBT) with writing 16 (iBT) with writing 19
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Samples of English language proficiency * UFV academic advisors help you select the right courses that will meet admission requirements for your chosen program, and university
for entry to degree or diploma programs courses that will count toward your academic program. ufv.ca/advising
All applicants to UFV must have completed
may include:
the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12
• IELTS – an overall score of at least 6.5 with
graduation. Equivalencies vary from
no band less than 6.0.
country to country and a complete list can
• TOEFL iBT – a minimum score of 88, with no
be found at international.ufv.ca. You will
section below 20 (UFV’s TOEFL code is 9736).
be requested to provide official copies of
your high school transcripts. • BC English 12 – C+ or higher.
UFV requires that scores are received directly
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY from testing centres and are no more than
REQUIREMENTS two years old at the time of application.
English is the language of instruction at
UFV, so you must demonstrate English PROGRAM-SPECIFIC
language proficiency to gain admission REQUIREMENTS
to UFV programs. There are a number Some programs have specific entrance
of ways to meet UFV’s English language requirements in addition to Grade 12
proficiency requirements, including the graduation and English language
IELTS and TOEFL iBT tests. proficiency. These may include completion
For a complete list of acceptable scores, of specific courses with certain grades or
visit ufv.ca/calendar. averages, written statements, references,
etc. Refer to the program requirements
in this book or visit ufv.ca/calendar.
28 29PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ARTS FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Colleges and programs Program admission requirements** Additional requirements or high Semester Colleges and programs Program admission requirements** Additional requirements or high Semester
school courses required for degree start school courses required for degree start
completion** F=Fall, completion** F=Fall,
W=Winter, W=Winter,
S=Summer S=Summer
Bachelor of Arts English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses B average Economics and Psychology majors F, W, S Bachelor of Computer Information English 12 C+; Math 12 C+ Competitive entry F, W, S
require Pre-Calculus 12 for degree Systems
Anthropology, Applied Statistics, Art Approximately 80% average
completion
History, Communications, Economics, Software Development, Systems and on Gr. 12 AA* courses
English, French, Geography, History, Networking, Security
Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies,
Mathematics, Media and Communications, Computer Information Systems diploma English 12 C+; Math 12 C+ Competitive entry F, W, S
Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Approximately 80% average
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, on Gr. 12 AA* courses
Theatre and Visual Arts
Bachelor of Business Administration English 12 C+; Math 12 C+; one Gr. 12 AA* F
Liberal Arts diploma English 12 C+; 1 Gr. 12 AA* course C+ average F, W, S course B
Accounting, Finance, Human Resource
Associate of Arts English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses C+ average F, W, S Management, Marketing, Operations
Management, Organizational Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Global Development English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses B average F, W, S
Studies Bachelor of Business Admnistration- English 12 C+; Math 12 C+; Physics 11 or 12 F
Aviation diploma and degree
Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education No entry from high school; English 12 C+ F, W, S
and post-secondary course completion Business Administration diploma English 12 C+; Math 11 C F, W, S
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice B average in the following: English 12 Criminal record check F Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care English 12 C+ Selective entry F
and 2 Gr. 12 AA*
Criminal record check
Criminal Justice diploma English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses C+ average Criminal record check F See academic calendar
Bachelor of Fine Arts English 12 C+ Portfolio/interview F, W Bachelor of Social Work No entry from high school Competitive entry F
Art History, Creative Writing, Graphic and See academic calendar
Digital Design, Media and Communications,
Theatre Social Services diploma English 12 C+ See academic calendar F
Theatre diploma English 12 C+ F, W Early Childhood Education certificate English 12 C+ See academic calendar F
Visual Arts diploma English 12 C+ Portfolio/interview F, W Early Childhood Education diploma No entry from high school; English 12 C+ See academic calendar F
and ECE certificate completion
Bachelor of Media Arts English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses B average Portfolio F, W
Data Analysis post-baccalaureate Bachelor’s degree; English 12 C+; Math 12 B; F, S
Applied Interactive Media, Digital Art,
certificate Computer Programming equivalent post-
Interactive Media Leadership, Media and
secondary course
Performance, Screen Studies
Library and Information Technology English 12 C+ F
Graphic and Digital Design diploma English 12 C+ Portfolio/interview F, W
diploma
Bachelor of Integrated Studies English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses B average F, W, S
General Studies diploma English 12 C+; 1 Gr. 12 AA* course C+ average F, W, S
FACULTY OF APPLIED AND TECHNICAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Environmental Studies English 12 C+; 2 Gr. 12 AA* courses B average Math 11/12 required for degree F, W
Colleges and programs Program admission requirements** Additional requirements or high Semester
completion
school courses required for degree start
completion** F=Fall,
W=Winter,
FACULTY OF SCIENCE S=Summer
Colleges and programs Program admission requirements** Additional requirements or high Semester Agriculture Technology diploma English 12 C+; Math 11; one of Biology 11, F
school courses required for degree start Chemistry 11, Earth Sciences 11 or Physics 11
Livestock or Horticulture Crop Production
completion** F=Fall,
W=Winter,
and Protection
S=Summer Automation and Robotics Technician No entry from high school; English 12 C+ See academic calendar F
Bachelor of Agricultural Science English 12 C+; Math 11 C or Math 12; F, W diploma and Electronics Technician — Common
Biology 12 C+ and Chemistry 11 C Core certificate
OR Biology 11 C+ and Chemistry 12 C Digital Manufacturing diploma No entry from high school; English 12 C+ See academic calendar F
Bachelor of Science English 12 C+; Math 12 B; one of Biology 12, F, W, S and Electronics Technician — Common Core
Chemistry 12, Geology 12, Geography 12 certificate
Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science,
or Physics 12 C+ Engineering Transfer (one year transfer English 12 C+; Math 12 B; Chemistry 12; Competitive entry F
Mathematics, Geography, Physics
program to UBC/UVic) Physics 12
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Engineering Physics diploma in No entry from high school; English 12 C+; High school graduates have to F
Mechatronics Math 12 B; Physics 12 complete one year of university-
level Math and Physics courses
Colleges and programs Program admission requirements** Additional requirements or high Semester
school courses required for degree start to qualify for entry to program
completion** F=Fall,
W=Winter,
S=Summer *UFV’s approved academic Grade 12 course list may be found online at ufv.ca/admissions.
Bachelor of Kinesiology English 12 C+; Math 11 C; Chemistry 12 or Biology See academic calendar for F, W, S ** All international applicants must have the equivalent of Canadian (BC) high school Grade 12 graduation. Please view country-specific equivalents at ufv.ca/admissions.
12 or Physics 12 C+ Exercise or Pedagogy stream
30 31MAKE UFV YOUR UNIVERSITY IMPORTANT DATES + DEADLINES
HOW TO APPLY FALL
SEMESTER
(SEPTEMBER START)
WINTER
SEMESTER
(JANUARY START)
SUMMER
SEMESTER
(MAY START)
APPLICATION
STEP 01 STEP 05 OCTOBER 1 – APRIL 15 MAY 1 – SEPTEMBER 15 OCTOBER 1 – JANUARY 15
PERIOD
CHOOSE YOUR ACCEPT YOUR
PROGRAM OFFER + PAY
TUITION A minimum deposit of A minimum deposit of A minimum deposit of
DE ADLINE $5,000 is due upon offer $5,000 is due upon offer $5,000 is due upon offer
UF V.CA/PROGRAMS
YOUR DEPOSIT to secure your seat.
The balance of tuition is
to secure your seat.
The balance of tuition is
to secure your seat.
The balance of tuition is
INTERNATIONAL.UF V.CA/PAY due before May 1. due before October 1. due before February 1.
An official Offer of Admission
STEP 02 SCHOL ARSHIP
sent by email details the tuition MARCH 1 AUGUST 1 N/A
CHECK ENTRANCE
DE ADLINE
fee deposit required. Accept your
REQUIREMENTS offer and pay your deposit before
the deadline.
UF V.CA/CALENDAR/CURRENT
STEP 06
STEP 03
APPLY ONLINE RECEIVE OFFICIAL
UF V.CA/INTLED/PORTAL LETTER OF
Upload your documents ACCEPTANCE
(e.g., transcripts, English scores, Your Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
passport) as you complete the will be sent to you via email to
application. confirm your acceptance to UFV.
STEP 04 STEP 07
GET YOUR OFFER APPLY FOR YOUR
UFV will email you with an offer
of admission to your selected
STUDY PERMIT
MORE INFORMATION AT CANADA.CA
program.
Once you have your LOA and
tuition deposit receipt from your
myUFV account, and other official
documents, you are required to
apply for a Temporary Resident
Visa and Study Permit in order
to come to Canada.
32 33PAYING FOR YOUR SCHOLARSHIPS
EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL.UF V.CA/SCHOL ARSHIPS
Each year, UFV International welcomes
Your education is probably the most important
more than 800 new students from over
investment you will ever make. Canada offers
70 countries around the world. UFV invites
one of the best university education values
academic excellence by awarding the
in the English-speaking world.
following scholarships to top incoming
international students every year:
TUITION + FEES SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 FIVE x $10,000
INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Tuition $7,560* $7,560*
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Student and Ancillary fees $430 $430
• Awarded to the top international applicants
International Administration fee $1,450 N/A • Applicants must complete the scholarship
Medical and Dental Premiums $500** $300** application form to be considered
Books and Supplies $640** $640**
Accommodation (UFV Residence) $4,220** $1,690** THIRTY-FIVE x $5,000
Living Expenses $2,000** $2,000** INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• Awarded to the top international high school graduates
TOTAL $16,800 $12,620
Fees are based on tuition and fees for the 2020/2021 academic year. • No separate scholarship application required
*Tuition is based on $630 per credit, with a minimum of 12 credits required per semester.
**Estimate
FIVE x $5,000
BC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
• Awarded to the top BC High School international graduates
Other costs associated with living in the Fraser Valley and • No separate scholarship application required
studying at UFV for one academic year will vary based on
your program, lifestyle, personal spending habits, and living
arrangements. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES
All fees and scholarships are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Fall entry — apply before March 1
Note: To obtain a study permit, you need to show that you have Winter entry — apply before August 1
enough money to pay for your tuition and living expenses for
at least one year, as well as for return transportation to your Note: Recipient selections are made two weeks
home country. Visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship after the closing date.
Canada’s website at cic.gc.ca for the most up-to-date study
permit information.
34 35WHAT UFV
GRADUATES
98%
of UFV degree
ARE SAYING
graduates are
satisfied with the
education they
received*
95%
of UFV degree
graduates are
satisfied with their
decision to attend
UFV*
YOUR UNIVERSITY
PREPARES 94% 56%
YOU FOR THE of UFV graduates of alumni feel UFV
FUTURE
would recommend makes a difference
UFV to others* in the world**
uni-teaching-5star 99%
of UFV degree
51%
of alumni list small
graduates are
class sizes as the top
satisfied with
benefit of studying
the quality of
2019 * Based on the 2015 Canadian University Consortium Survey and the
at UFV**
Teaching
2014 Baccalaureate Graduates Survey, Province of British Columbia
instruction*
** Based on the 2017 UFV Alumni Survey
36 37UNIVERSITY
GLOSSARY
Alumni: Students who have graduated GPA: GPA, or Grade Point Average,
from a school, college, or university. is calculated as the total number of
grade points received over a set
Bachelor’s degree: Sometimes
period, divided by the total number
referred to as baccalaureate degrees,
of credits awarded.
this credential is a four-year degree,
meaning it generally requires four years Joint major: This path of study
of full-time study to complete. combines courses from two disciplines
in a way that fewer courses are taken
Certificate: This credential typically
for each major separately, while still
takes one year of full-time study to
completing enough courses to earn a
complete. At UFV, many certificates
combined major from each discipline.
‘ladder’ into diploma or degree
programs, giving you the option Laboratory: Smaller, more individual
to pursue further education after course component, often used for
completing your program. experiential learning and research.
Class: Many recurring classes make Lecture: Classroom-based instruction,
up a course. often for large groups of learners.
Co-operative education: Co-operative Major: A field of study chosen by
Education (Co-op) combines academic students as their principal interest area.
studies with relevant work experience.
Master’s degree: Also referred to as
Academic semesters alternate with
a graduate degree, some students
work terms, giving you up to two years
choose to continue their studies after
of relevant work experience.
obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
Course: A set of teaching, or set of
Minor: A field of study chosen by
classes. Courses typically last one
students as their secondary interest
academic term.
area. Minors have their own set of
Credential: A qualification awarded required courses.
by UFV to recognize successful
Part-time studies: At UFV, part-time
completion of a program.
studies consist of taking less than nine
Diploma: This credential typically credit hours (the equivalent of three
takes two years of full-time study to courses).
complete. At UFV, diplomas typically
Prerequisite course: A course that
‘ladder’ into degree programs, allowing
must be completed before taking
you to pursue further education after
another course. Prerequisite courses
graduating.
can be either high school or university-
Double major: Students pursuing a level courses.
double major within a bachelor’s degree
Professor: Another term for teachers
program are expanding the scope of
at the university level.
their study to specialize in more than
one area. Program: A combination of courses and
requirements leading to a credential.
Elective: Elective courses are not
required for a major or minor, but Required course: A course that must
are taken to meet the credit hour be completed in order to meet the
requirement for a particular credential. requirements for a degree.
Faculty: The teaching staff of a school, Scholarship: Financial assistance
university, or college. offered to a student, often based on
academic performance.
Full-time studies: At UFV, students
taking at least nine credit hours (the Semester: A division of the academic
equivalent of three courses) per year. At UFV, each semester is four
semester, are considered full-time months long.
students.
Tuition: A fee or payment for studying
at UFV.
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