BENEFITS

EXPERIENCED FACULTY

Our professors are not just esteemed academics. They have years of real-world experience that they use to equip students with the latest knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.

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ACCREDITATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS AND DESIGNATIONS

ABOUT US

• Established in 2004, UCW offers a range of career-focused programs.
• UCW is an innovative business and technology-oriented university with an emphasis on practical experience.
• We collaborate with digital leaders such as the Digital Marketing Institute, Salesforce (Trailhead), Tableau and IBM to add relevant digital components to our courses.
• Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the market, ensuring our students receive the most current education possible.
• UCW is a dynamic and growing institution defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.

University Canada West is part of the GUS network of institutions

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

INTAKES

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SMALL CLASS SIZES

We keep our classes small, so students can enjoy high levels of interaction with classmates and benefit from the one-on-one, undivided attention from professors required to excel.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

UCW has two easily-accessible campuses located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada.

PRIME LOCATION

UCW offers several intakes throughout the year including October, January, April and July. Classes are available both online and on campus.

FLEXIBLE INTAKES

EXPERIENCED FACULTY

UCW has two easily-accessible campuses located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada.

BENEFITS

• University Canada West (UCW) is a university with a clear vision - to be a leading, respected independent university in Canada and abroad, known for innovation and effectiveness in preparing motivated students for Established in 2004, UCW offers a range of career-focused programs.
• UCW is an innovative business and technology-oriented university with an emphasis on practical experience.
• We collaborate with digital leaders such as the Digital Marketing Institute, Salesforce (Trailhead), Tableau and IBM to add relevant digital components to our courses.
• Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the market, ensuring our students receive the most current education possible.
• UCW is a dynamic and growing institution defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

International students can save up to $20,000 in tuition fees with our grants and scholarships.

Our professors are not just esteemed academics. They have years of real-world experience that they use to equip students with the latest knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.

MBA

• ACBSP accredited
• Develops core competencies in critical thinking, persuasive communication, system analysis, leadership and business ethics
• Learn from a team of dedicated and highly knowledgeable professors with many years of industry experience
• Partnerships with the Digital Marketing Institute, Salesforce (Trailhead), Tableau and IBM bring relevant digital components to our MBA courses

Bachelor of Commerce

• ACBSP accredited
• Combines theoretical and practical learning to give students a true understanding of modern business
• Prepares students for a successful career in business or management
• Learn how to conduct business in a multi-cultural environment, across international borders

BA in Business Communication

• Develops core skills in writing and research
• Interdisciplinary program develops students’ knowledge of media, cultural studies and business
• Learn to apply communication methods to business problems
• Learn to create ethically and legally sound content for a variety of markets

Associate of Arts

• Eight areas of focus to choose from – accounting, economics, hospitality and tourism, management, marketing, media communication, psychology, and social justice
• Transferable into bachelor’s degree programs at UCW and all degree-granting institutions in British Columbia
• Interdisciplinary courses cultivate core skills in writing, communication, research and team performance

In order to be able to study at University Canada West, you will need:

A Canadian High School (Grade 12) Diploma or equivalent with an overall average of C or better (2.0 on a 4.33 scale).

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To be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and out of high school for at least two years, and have documented success through academic, professional or volunteer activities.

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Academic IELTS - 6.5 or better with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing band, or equivalent (for students whose first language is not English). 

Bachelor of Commerce

• ACBSP accredited
• Combines theoretical and practical learning to give students a true understanding of modern business
• Prepares students for a successful career in business or management
• Learn how to conduct business in a multi-cultural environment, across international borders

MBA

• ACBSP accredited
• Prepares students for leadership on the global stage
• Develops core competencies in critical thinking, persuasive communication, system analysis, leadership and business ethics
• Learn from a team of dedicated and highly knowledgeable professors with many years of industry experience

Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

• Develops core skills in writing and research
• Interdisciplinary program develops students’ knowledge of media, cultural studies and business
• Learn to apply communication methods to business problems
• Learn to create ethically and legally sound content for a variety of markets

Associate of Arts

• Eight areas of focus to choose from – accounting, economics, hospitality and tourism, management, marketing, media communication, psychology, and social justice
• Prepares students for additional post-secondary education or to enter directly into the workforce 
• Transferable into bachelor’s degree programs at UCW and all degree-granting institutions in British Columbia
• Interdisciplinary courses cultivate core skills in writing, communication, research and team performance

PROGRAMS

UCW IS SET TO MOVE INTO VANCOUVER HOUSE, THE GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED PROJECT DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT BJARKE INGELS OF BIG IN 2020.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

International students can save up to $20,000 in tuition fees with our grants and scholarships.

PROVEN EMPLOYABILITY

PROVEN EMPLOYABILITY

UCW students get Canadian work experience. 100% of our MBA grads find employment within six months of graduation. UCW alumni work at world’s leading companies including, Apple, Telus, Walt Disney World, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Seimens and Nestle.

SMALL CLASS SIZES

UCW’S NEW VANCOUVER HOUSE CAMPUS IS NOW OPEN!

• Study in the heart of beautiful downtown Vancouver, Canada
• At 90,000 square feet, UCW Vancouver House can accommodate more than 3,400 students
• The state-of-the-art campus includes computer labs, library, student lounges and an innovation hub
• Just steps away from restaurants, a bank, grocery store, retail store and pharmacy

We keep our classes small, so students can enjoy high levels of interaction with classmates and benefit from the one-on-one, undivided attention from professors required to excel.

UCW students get Canadian work experience and are ready to join the workforce as soon as they graduate. 100% of our MBA grads find employment within six months of graduation.