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Overview

University Canada West (UCW) is an accessible, private sector university situated in the business district of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  The university is located at #200 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver.

UCW delivers degrees in the faculties of Arts and Science, and Business and Management under the authority of the Government of British Columbia's Degree Quality Assessment Board. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.  Classes start every 10 weeks and they include eight weeks of instruction.  UCW offers all its programs both campus based and on-line.  Students may be able to combine campus and on-line instruction to suit their needs.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Proficiency Requirement

All courses at UCW are taught in English. If English is not your first language, the university requires proof that you will be able to understand and learn in your degree program.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

For  details on BC Secondary School graduate admission check here.

 

 

Out-of-Province

For details on Secondary School graduate admission check here.

 

 

BC Transfer Student

For details on transfer credit check here.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

For details on transfer credit check here.

 

Mature Student

Applications to UCAN can be made under mature student status. To qualify as mature students, you must meet the following:

• have been out of school at least two years;
• be at least 21 years old by the first day of classes;
• have demonstrated the potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments.

Note: Meeting the mature student criteria does not guarantee admission to the university. Each applicant is reviewed annually. If you are admitted as a Mature student you must achieve at least a 60% overall average in your first term to be eligible to register for the second term.

For more details on Mature Student Admission check here (you will have to scroll down to the Mature Student Admission heading).

International Student

For details on International Student admission check here.

 

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

UCW recognizes that individuals who have followed a non-traditional route for education may possess abilities required to enter post-secondary programs. For more details check the Admissions Policy for Students Not Possessing an official Transcript of Marks (you will need to scroll down to find the heading).

 

How To Apply

For details on how to apply check here.