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University Canada West (UCW)

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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 1100students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Telephone
  • +1 877-431-6887
  • Fax
  • Address
  • 626 W Pender St #100, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V9, Canada

Options

  • Urban
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - University Canada West is a contemporary independent university located in the heart of vibrant Vancouver.
    - Courses are offered at our downtown Vancouver campus and online too.
    - University Canada West is a business-oriented, teaching-intensive university.

University Canada West (UCW) About the

  • University Canada West (UCW) is a private, for-profit, university in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 2005 by David F. Strong, the former president of the University of Victoria. UCW was purchased in 2008 by the Eminata Group and in 2014 sold to Global University Systems, its present owners. Based in downtown Vancouver, the university offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in business and management.

    UCW is an innovative business and technology-oriented, teaching-focused institution in Canada, offering applied undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and international students. The university is a dynamic and growing institution defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.

Conditional admission

  • MBA Foundation program is available when you didn't meet the requirements

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    Improve English Skills

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    If you have not met the minimum English language requirements for the Bachelor or MBA program entry, you can still improve your English skills and qualify for your degree at University Canada West.

    The University Access Program (UAP) accredited by Languages Canada covers everything you need for higher level education in an English-speaking institution. The program focuses on Academic English, ensuring that you will be able to study, and complete assignments and examinations with confidence.

    UAP will also cover specific academic skills, such as essay writing, research methods, note taking, critical thinking and seminar or tutorial discussion, giving you a great start to your program at University Canada West.


    Curriculum :
    - Structuring of paragraphs, introductions and conclusions
    - Writing using a variety of extended essay genres
    - Paraphrasing and summarizing, whilst avoiding plagiarism
    - Coherently synthesizing the ideas of other academics with your ownReferencing styles and rules (such as Harvard and APA)
    - Sourcing, scanning, and selecting materials         
    - Critically evaluating sources        
    - Effective note-taking from lectures, and utilizing information
    - Expressing yourself clearly and confidently in tutorials and seminars 
    - Giving clear, well delivered oral presentations

    Classroom Hour :
    20 hours per week of class time

Course Information

Schedule 18, 24, 36 Weeks VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • You can meet the English proficiency requirements for admission to our degree programs by successfully completing the advanced level of The University Access Program (UAC 030). Programs range from three (3), six (6) and nine
    (9) months in length.

    - Academic IELTS – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 030 Academic English Preparation (Advanced)
    - Academic IELTS – 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 020 Academic English Preparation (Upper Intermediate)
    - Academic IELTS – 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 010 Academic English Preparation (Intermediate)

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 18, 24, 36Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee
Tuition
18 Week 24 Week 36 Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 4,950 (CAD)$ 9,900 (CAD)$ 14,850
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    Preparation for MBA

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    If you have an undergraduate CGPA between C+ (2.33) and B- (2.99) and have one of the additional requirements or if you meet the academic CGPA of 3.0 but do not have any of the additional requirements, you may be offered the option of completing a set of four MBA Foundation courses that can be taken in one term, to prepare you for the MBA program. To continue into the MBA program, you must earn a grade of B (GPA of 3.0) or better on each 
    Foundation course.

    Curriculum :
    The MBA Foundation includes courses in the following areas:
    - Business and Academic Writing
    - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    - Business Fundamentals
    - Economics from a Business Perspective

    Classroom Hour :
    1 semester

Course information

Schedule 26 Weeks VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 21 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Applicants to the MBA program may qualify for admission based on the following requirements:

    A Bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized post-secondary institution, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.33 scale) or better and

    Have one of the following:

    - Acceptable score on a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) that has been written in the last five years.
    - An appropriate Canadian professional designation or equivalent international designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CHRP or P.Eng).
    - A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) or Commerce (BComm) or equivalent.
    - A minimum of three (3) years documented professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 26Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
26 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 7,020
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program from UCW will prepare you for leadership on the global stage.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :

    This program is accredited by ACBSP. You will take the most challenging situations in your stride, apply pragmatic solutions to problems you encounter and ultimately drive the success of an organization with your informed decision-making.

    We collaborate with digital leaders such as Salesforce (Trailhead), Tableau and IBM to add relevant digital components to our courses (see course structure below). This aligns with our digital vision and keep you updated with upcoming technological trends.


    Curriculum :
    UCW brings together students from all over the world, which leads to an enhanced learning environment. Students not only learn from program leaders, but from each other. Students present different insights into topics, depending on their culture and background.

    Our MBA program is delivered by a team of dedicated and highly knowledgeable professors with many years of industry experience. The MBA program is available on campus or online. You will learn through a combination of the following methods:

    - Lectures and class discussions
    - Studying academic literature
    - Looking closely at case studies
    - Listening to fellow classmates’ experiences

    Classroom Hour :
    2 years

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.33 scale (or equivalent) or better and

    Have one of the following:

    - Acceptable score on a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) that has been written in the last five years.
    - An appropriate Canadian professional designation or equivalent international designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CHRP or P.Eng).
    - A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) or Commerce (BComm) or equivalent.
    - A minimum of three (3) years documented professional or management experience.

    Applicants who do not hold all of the above academic and professional requirements may also qualify for entry to the MBA Program after completing the MBA Foundation program.

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 21,060
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will provide you with a broad foundation knowledge of contemporary business and its practices.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :

    Based in Vancouver, Canada, this ACBSP-accredited degree prepares you for a successful career in business or management, where you will contribute constructively to a global economy.

    Graduates of the BCom program will:

    have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business practices across all areas of business management.know how to conduct business in a multicultural environment, spanning international borders and working cross-culturally.have the ability to use interdisciplinary approaches to solve problems and create new business opportunities.be able to use critical thinking to analyze and interpret information to make informed decisions.

    Curriculum :
    Its courses are designed to provide a breadth of business perspective and skills, building your core skills in writing, research, and team performance.

    Classroom Hour :
    4 years

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • - Canadian High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent with an overall average of C or better (2.0 on a 4.33 scale)

    OR

    - Twenty-one (21) years of age or older and out of high school for at least two years, and Documented success through academic, professional or volunteer activities

    AND

    - 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). More information is available in the English Proficiency section of this website.

    You can complete the English pathway courses (University Access Program) in order to meet the English proficiency requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 20,880
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    The Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (BA) is an interdisciplinary program that will develop your knowledge of media, cultural studies and business alongside theoretical and practical skills.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :

    The communication methods learnt and media training students get throughout this course are relevant to careers in professional writing, journalism, public relations, communications, and advertising.

    Graduates of the BA program will be able to:

    Learn to evaluate and integrate all types of business communication.
    Demonstrate research techniques and methodologies.
    Create ethically and legally sound content for a variety of markets.
    Integrate media and content to communicate persuasively to specific audiences.
    Apply communication methods to business problems and contexts.

    Curriculum :
    The Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (BA) program is an interdisciplinary set of courses designed to provide core skills in writing, communication, research, and team performance. There is also a focus on the understanding of media and communications and how they function in the contemporary business world.

    Classroom Hour :
    4 years

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 20,880
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • UCW does not provide accommodation or accommodation booking services, but we have created an Accommodation Guide and have compiled information below to help you with your search.  

    UCW does not pre-screen ads for off-campus housing, so it is your responsibility to carefully check listing or advertisements on websites. There are several accommodation options available to you. Please read through the information to decide which one best meets your needs. If you have any questions please email Student Services at services@ucanwest.ca.

Surrounding Area

  • The campus will be situated beneath the Granville Street Bridge, near the elegant Spinning Chandelier, a major public art installation by renowned artist Rodney Graham. It will be located in the Beach District and will be steps from Granville Island, Sunset Beach, English Bay and Vancouver’s 28-kilometre Seawall, the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path.

    The state-of-the-art campus will be part of an amenities-rich cultural magnet for the city. Students will be within proximity to a range of shops, restaurants and fitness facilities.

    UCW is excited to be welcoming students to the new campus in July 2020.

    UCW is located within Vancouver’s business district. Many of the world’s biggest companies have offices within walking distance of our downtown campus, providing students with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers.

Facilities

  • University Canada West (UCW) has two easily accessible campuses in downtown Vancouver: 626 West Pender St. in the historic London Building and Vancouver House (opening in July 2020).

    Our campus at 626 Pender St. currently occupies the first five floors of the heritage-designated structure and is located only steps away from public transit, including the Waterfront SkyTrain Station, bus routes and the SeaBus terminal. The vibrant and lively neighbourhood is full of restaurants, stores, entertainment options, shopping centres and gym facilities.

    Our new campus, Vancouver House, is located in one of the highest profile developments in Vancouver’s recent history.  The campus will include more than 90,000 sq. ft. in the iconic Vancouver House Development, a globally recognized project designed by architect Bjarke Ingels of BIG.

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  • Students from all over the worlds (2.25% of Koreans)

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