University Canada West

PROFILE UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST

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Ranked #4

ApplyBoard’s top 10 Canadian university programs for its MBA and MBA Foundation programs, as listed by UCW

Ranked #1

Ranked #1 in 2024 for most Scopus-indexed publications among private institutions, as listed by UCW

Established in 2004

Year of Establishment

University Canada West (UCW) is a private university in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offering career focused business and communication programs delivered in hybrid and online modes, plus preparatory study and short professional micro-credentials. UCW’s offerings include undergraduate degrees, an MBA, an English pathway through its University Access Program, and short courses designed to build job ready skills. International students benefit from multiple intakes per year, downtown campus locations, and dedicated supports such as library and learning commons services and student services.

ACHIEVEMENTS

UCW’s achievements include third party recognitions and program quality markers such as QS Stars ratings, program accreditations, competition results, and inclusion in national or sector lists highlighted by UCW. These achievements reflect UCW’s emphasis on teaching, employability, online learning, and business program quality, alongside external visibility for its MBA and online programs.

  1. Overall 5 Star rating from QS Stars, with UCW listed as the first in British Columbia and third in Canada to receive a 5 Star rating (as presented by UCW).
  2. UCW listed QS Stars category scores including Teaching 5 Stars, Employability 5 Stars, Online Learning 5 Stars, and Specialist Criteria 5 Stars for its MBA (as presented by UCW).
  3. Winners of the 2023 BC MBA Games and 2024 National MBA Games (as stated by UCW).
  4. UCW included in the 2023 edition of The Career Directory (Canada’s employment guide for new graduates), as listed by UCW.
  5. Included by CourseCompare in lists for Canada’s Best Online MBA Programs of 2025, Best Online Universities of 2025, and Best Online BBA and BCom Degrees of 2025 (as listed by UCW)

FACILITIES

UCW facilities and academic supports focus on learning spaces and student academic services, including a library and learning commons environment. Facilities support both independent study and group learning, plus access to academic help services. Availability may vary by campus and delivery mode.

  1. Library and Learning Commons, in UCW campuses
  2. Learning Commons services and tutoring support, in UCW campuses
  3. Interlibrary loans support, in UCW campuses
  4. Virtual campus tour access, in UCW campuses

LOCATION

Vancouver House Campus

1461 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 0E5, Canada

West Pender Campus

626 West Pender Street, Suite 100, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1V9, Canada

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all preparatory programmes

  1. University Access Program (UAP)

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Associate of Arts
  2. Bachelor of Commerce
  3. Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
  4. Online Bachelor of Commerce
  5. Online Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  2. Online Master of Business Administration (Online MBA)

List of other programmes

  1. Micro-Credentials (12 options listed by UCW): Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Course, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification Course, Certified Digital Marketing Professional, Corporate Social Responsibility, Data and Web Analytics, Digital and Social Selling, Online E-Commerce Marketing, Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Mastering Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Project Management

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

CAD 150 (non-refundable, as stated by UCW)

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

CAD 6,017

CAD 21,190 to CAD 21,190 per year

CAD 10,673 to CAD 21,638 per year

Living Cost

Approximately CAD 1,260 to CAD 2,650 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
UCW Housing, Cambie St. Location (GEC)

This UCW arranged option is a fully furnished housing partner location with private or shared rooms and a commute to campus by transit. UCW lists monthly pricing and included amenities on its housing page.

  1. Address: 7657 Cambie Street, Vancouver
  2. Price range: Shared room CAD 800 per month, Private room CAD 1,500 per month (as listed)
  3. Features listed: furnished units, equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, utilities, housekeeping, lounge, security support, gym access, flexible leasing, roommate matching
off-campus
UCW Housing, Main St. Location (4Stay)

UCW lists this as a reserved housing partner option through 4stay with private and shared room types via its UCW Housing portal. Detailed price and unit availability are provided through the dedicated booking portal.

  1. Room types: private and shared (as described by UCW)
  2. Booking: dedicated UCW booking portal (as described by UCW)
off-campus
UCW Housing, Richards and Pender Location (4Stay)

UCW lists this as another reserved housing partner option through 4stay for UCW students, with private and shared room types depending on availability. Detailed listings and prices vary by unit and dates in the UCW housing portal.

  1. Room types: private and shared (as described by UCW)
  2. Listings: unit level prices depend on availability and dates (shown in portal listings)