About University of the Fraser Valley

University of the Fraser Valley Highlights 

College Info

The University of the Fraser Valley is a government institution that was established in 1974 and provides degree programmes in a number of fields, including accounting, teaching, business technology, and aviation. The university provides approximately 110 online courses in addition to two master's and 19 undergraduate degree programmes. The university successfully attained formal university status on April 21, 2008. The university currently has five faculties, a graduate school, and an arts college. In 2009, when the university began to expand, it founded the Global Development Institute and the Centre for Social Research. Additionally, the university launched a number of new graduate certificate programmes in 2010.

In addition to having campuses across Canada, Chandigarh, India, is home to the University of the Fraser Valley's international campus. The Abbotsford campus, which houses the university's main buildings, has a number of amenities geared at students, including a library, office spaces, a cafeteria, a residential section, a bookshop, and sports and student centres. The Chilliwack campus, which is situated in Canada Education Park, is the second campus. The campus features a theatre, performance lab, nursing station, and dental facility. Graphic and digital design courses are also offered at the Heritage Park Centre's Mission Campus.

The institution also features additional major centres spread out over many locations, including the Trades and Technology Center, the Hope Center, the Agriculture Centre, and the Aerospace Centre. The international campus in Chandigarh, India, opened its doors in 2006. Students can begin their academic careers in India and complete their degree programmes on a Canadian campus. The institution conferred 2,604 certifications overall and 1,038 bachelor's degrees during the 2017–2018 academic year. 14,849 students were enrolled in school that year, with 57% of them being female. The University of the Fraser Valley has 25 students in each average class. Additionally, the university accepts a significant number of overseas students each year; in 2017, there were 1,708 international students enrolled. These demographics were representative of 64 distinct nations worldwide. The academic staff totaled 722, while the administrative staff totaled 699 in the same year.

Why University of the Fraser Valley?

• Every year, the university enrols about 16,000 domestic students and 800 students from outside countries.
• offers a top-notch learning environment, innovative programming integration, and community engagement.
• According to The Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, this institution is consistently rated as one of the best in the nation.
• Offer more than 100 programmes, including majors, minors, and extended minors in more than 30 different academic areas, two master's degrees, 15 bachelor's degrees, and more.
• Institution is an accredited public university on a provincial, national, and international level.

University of the Fraser Valley Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses)	4 year	CAD 16,718
MBA (1 Courses)	4 year	CAD 16,718
Engineering (2 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 16,380
Science (1 Courses)	4 year	CAD 16,637
Arts (15 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 9,422 - CAD 14,700
Law (1 Courses)	2 year	CAD 16,718
Media Films (1 Courses)	2 year	CAD 16,718
Information Technology (IT) (2 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 16,718
Management (4 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 16,380

University of the Fraser Valley Entry Requirements

Courses	Exam
Arts	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Engineering	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Information Technology (IT)	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Law	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Management	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
MBA	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Media Films	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Medicine and HealthCare	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Science	IELTS , TOEFL , PTE

University of the Fraser Valley International Students

For better programme selection, international students are urged to submit their applications as early as feasible. The University of the Fraser Valley welcomes students from all over the world to receive a top-notch education there. The application portal for overseas students differs from that for domestic students, so take note of this.
Application Portal: Online Portal
Application Fee: Undergraduate: 150 CAD, Graduate: 250 CAD
Admission Requirements: 

• Depending on the programme you're applying for, official transcripts from high school or post-secondary education.
• Valid Passport.
• Test results for English language competency, including those for the TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
• Before sending their transcripts to the institute, international students might need them to be examined.
• Students from India who are still in high school may send a copy of their Grade 11 transcripts.
• graduate programmes' course-specific prerequisites, such as job experience, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, a writing sample, etc.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

English proficiency test results from the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and other exams must be submitted by all overseas applicants for whom English is not their primary language of instruction. The sort of programme you are applying for will affect your score. Students are therefore urged to confirm the minimal standards necessary for their programme type. The minimum scores needed for graduate and undergraduate programmes leading to degrees and diplomas are shown in the following table.

Test	Minimum Score Required
IELTS	6.0
TOEFL-IBT	80
PTE	56
Cambridge	Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – C Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - A
EIKEN	Grade 1 English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent)
DET	A score of 110 or higher

University of the Fraser Valley Highlights

Type	Public
Establishment Year	1974
Location	Abbotsford, British Columbia
Campus Setting	Urban
No. of Campuses	5
Campus Accommodation	Available
Mode of Program	Full-time
Average Class Size	25
Cost of Attendance	30,000 CAD (approx.)
Student Retention Rate	77%
Admission Help Desk	admissions@ufv.ca

University of the Fraser Valley Cost of Attendance

• The costs one should anticipate include tuition, administrative costs, books and supplies, health insurance, personal costs, and housing costs in Canada.
• The expected cost breakdown for the first two semesters is shown in the table below:

Expenses	Amount (in CAD)
Tuition Fee	7,717 (12 credits)
Co-op Placement	1,200
Ancillary and Student Fee	860
International Administration Fee	1,460
Housing and Meals	9,900
Medical Insurance	800
Health and Dental	195
Books and Supplies	1,280
UFV Residence	5,900
Living Expenses	4,000