UCW Vancouver 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 professional-level careers and societal leadership. UCW Vancouver’s learning environment is dynamic and practical.
- 3 Bachelors
- 2090 Students
- Private Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Business and technology-focused university with an emphasis on practical experience.
- Teaching-intensive institution with qualified, expert faculty with real industry experience.
- UCW downtown campus provides you with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (2)
- BCom Commerce
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Associate Degree Associate of Arts
Humanities (1)
- Associate Degree Associate of Arts
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
UCW Vancouver was founded in 2004 by Dr. David Strong, an accomplished academic and distinguished scientist who served as President of the University of Victoria for more than a decade. The vision was to create an independent, accessible university with a practical focus and an emphasis on teaching excellence.
UCW Vancouver is a business and technology-oriented university.
Education
Our classes are small, so you’ll always know your classmates and benefit from the one-to one time you need with your professors. Our flexible program delivery allows students to study online, on-campus or select a combination.
Career
According to the January 2020 data from the graduates that participated in the study:
- 100% Graduate Employment within 6 Months
- 88% have secured employment within 3 months of graduation
- 67% have secured employment within a month of graduation
- Siemens
- Scotiabank
- EmpowerID
- Sigamlux
- Oakville Trading
- Apple
- Telus
- SAP
- GPP
- RBC
- Nestle
- SoftMoc
- The Marketing
- Kangaroos
- Sanone
- Walt Disney World
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Campus life
- UCW is nestled in the heart of Vancouver, in the historic London Building. The urban campus is located only steps away from public transit, including the Waterfront SkyTrain Station, bus routes and the SeaBus terminal.
- You will feel right at home surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, entertainment, shopping centres and gym facilities. Many of the world’s biggest companies have offices within walking distance of our downtown campus, providing you with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers.
- Vancouver is world famous for its natural beauty and cultural diversity.
Accreditation
- The Education Quality Assurance (EQA)
- The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- BC Transfer System (BCCAT)
- AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- EduCanada
- Languages Canada
Student Reviews
Success
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university teaches you how to go about designing as an engineer but what the school lacks is the timing factor.
Life time experience
Bushra Syed rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaining lot more insight toward digitalization and Marketing! Great experience overall
Life in University Canada West
Aagha Mir rated 5 out of 5 stars
Studying in UCW has been a great experience uptil now. The staff is very cooperative and the services provided to students are very important and accessible. The foundation courses really helped to carry on a smooth transition in the culture of University and that of Canada as a whole. Overall two thumbs up. The online campus just started a month ago and the new campus is...
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