Key facts

Founded

2004

Location

Vancouver, Canada

Campuses

Two in downtown Vancouver, plus online study

Students from

90+ countries

Average undergraduate tuition

about CAD 18,707 per year

Average postgraduate tuition

about CAD 16,735 per year

About

University Canada West (UCW) was established in 2004 and focuses on business and technology. Teaching takes place on two campuses in the heart of downtown Vancouver, and some programmes can also be studied online.

The student body is strongly international, with students from more than 90 countries. For many of them the appeal is a career-focused business degree in one of Canada's best-known cities, with Vancouver's business district on the doorstep.

Programmes

Entry requirements

You will need an English language test result such as IELTS. The score required depends on the programme you choose, so check the exact requirement for your course before you book a test.

English tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

Costs

Average tuition is about CAD 18,707 per year for undergraduate programmes and about CAD 16,735 per year for postgraduate programmes. Budget separately for accommodation, food, transport and health insurance: Vancouver is one of Canada's more expensive cities.

Figures last checked October 2026. Fees change every year, so confirm them with the university before you apply.

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