Overview

Through the General Studies , Graduate Diploma from University of the Fraser Valley you'll choose from a wide range of courses and select those that match your interests and goals.

Career opportunities:

The UFV General Studies programme can be used as a stepping stone into many different careers or for career advancement, depending on the way in which you customize your programme of study.
General Studies Diploma graduates frequently gain employment in business (hospitality, manufacturing, customer service, transportation, etc.), government and administrative support, community programming and outreach, aviation, and public safety.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital competency

Scientific practice

Additional written, oral, or visual communication

Effective communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

General Studies View 45 other Bachelors in General Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) and a minimum of a C+ in one additional Approved Grade 12 course.
Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. To retain their original application date, students should order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date the application is mailed or submitted.
For secondary school entrance, a final official transcript (if graduated). For students currently in Grade 12, final grades are due August 3.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18114 CAD / year

≈ 18114 CAD / year

Additional Details

National tuition fee: $163.34 per credit

Living costs

Abbotsford

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Abbotsford

Funding

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