Admissions

University Canada West welcomes students from Canada and across the world to our campus in downtown Vancouver or our online courses. We are a growing university that fosters an intimate learning environment, putting students at the heart of our organization.

Undergraduate Program Admissions

Applicants for our undergraduate programs must:

Have, at minimum, the equivalent of a Canadian high school (Grade 12) diploma, with an overall average of C or better (2.00 on a 4.33 scale). This average is calculated based on the grade for British Columbia English 12 (or equivalent)* and the best three additional academic Grade 12 courses.

If you have graduated from high school but do not meet the minimum grade levels, you may still be considered for admission if you have successfully completed at least 30 academic post-secondary credits at a recognized institution.

Special Considerations

In certain circumstances, applicants who have not completed the equivalent of a Canadian High School (Grade 12) diploma, or who do not meet the minimum admissions requirements, maybe accepted into an undergraduate program. Such applicants must:

• Be over twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the first day of classes
• Have been out of high school for at least two years
• Be approved by the Admissions Committee

In lieu of a high school diploma, the Admissions Committee will consider if the applicant has the work experience, or a combination of education and experience, that indicates their ability to be successful in their program of study.

Additional Entry Requirements for International Students

Applicants who completed high school or any post-secondary studies outside Canada must also submit:

• Documentation confirming their high school completion was awarded, if not already indicated on official transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the “English Proficiency” section.

Documents Checklist

Applicants must submit:

• A completed application form
• An official high school transcript
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (if any)
• Official proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
• A detailed chronological résumé to demonstrate educational achievements, work experience and progression, community involvement, volunteer experience, and other related experience
• A Letter of Intent (LOI) that clearly explains why the applicant is applying and outlines the student’s academic intentions
• A credential evaluation from a recognized service confirming equivalency if the applicant submits a credential from an unrecognized institution or if additional analysis is required by the Admissions Committee; and
• Where transcripts are in a language other than English, the applicant must provide a certified English translation from a certified translator on official letterhead.

Official Transcripts

Applicants must arrange for official transcripts to be sent from any previous high school and post-secondary institution along with their University Canada West application. An official transcript is one that:

• Is on official institution transcript paper or letterhead;
• Has an original signature and/or seal from the institution; and
• Has been sent directly from the issuing institution to the Registrar’s Office at University Canada West.

The envelope must be sealed and tamper-free. Students must submit official transcripts from every institution at which they were registered, even those from which they withdrew from classes.

Failure to send official transcripts along with the application or in a timely manner may result in a delay or suspension of the admissions process.

English Proficiency

Test	Minimum Score for Admission
Academic IELTS	6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in the writing band
TOEFL iBT	88 overall with minimum of 20 in each component
PTE Academic	61 overall with minimum score of 60 in writing
CAEL	70 overall with minimum of 60 in each subtest
MELAB	85 overall with minimum of 3 in the speaking test

MBA Admissions

General Entry 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 two (2) years documented professional or management experience.

GMAT and GRE scores must be no more than five (5) years old. The Admissions Committee looks for scores that indicate strength in the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing assessment portions of the exams.

Applicants who elect to submit their test scores directly to University Canada West from standard testing services should specify University Canada West’s institution code as follows:

• GMAT 5HW
• GRE 7570

Documents Checklist

All applicants to the MBA program must submit:

• A completed application form;
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended;
• Official documentation confirming professional designations, where applicable;
• A detailed chronological résumé clearly outlining educational achievements, work experience and progression, and other related experience; and
• A Letter of Intent (LOI) that clearly explains why the applicant is applying and outlines the student’s academic intentions;
• Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the “English Language Proficiency” section of the Admissions Policy;
• Certified translations of any documents not in English.

Applicants who completed undergraduate studies outside Canada must also submit:

• Documentation confirming awarding of their previous degree(s), if not already indicated on official transcripts; and
• A credential evaluation from a recognized service if additional analysis is required by the Admissions Committee.

Domestic applicants who are permanent residents must provide a current copy of proof of permanent residency (landed immigrant status) with their application.

Applicants who are Convention Refugees must provide proof of their Refugee status with their application.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition for Associate of Arts

	Domestic	International
Number of courses	20	20
Cost per course	$696	$1,740
Total Tuition Fees	$13,920	$34,800
Typical Full-time Tuition Fees	$8,352 (Year 1) $5,568 (Year 2)	$20,880 (Year 1) $13,920 (Year 2)

• First term tuition deposit for international students for Spring (April) and Summer (July) terms: $7,900
• First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

Tuition for Bachelor Degree Programs

	Domestic	International
Number of courses	40	40
Cost per course	$696	$1,740
Total Tuition Fees	$27,840	$69,600
Typical Full-time Tuition Fees	$8,352 (Year 1 to 3) $2,784 (Year 4)	$20,880 (Year 1 to 3) $6,960 (Year 4)

• First term tuition deposit for international students for Spring (April) and Summer (July) terms: $7,900
• First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

Tuition for MBA

	Domestic	International
Number of courses	15	15
Cost per course	$1,560	$2,340
Total Tuition Fees	$23,400	$35,100
Typical Full-time Tuition Fees	$14,040 (Year 1) $9,360 (Year 2)	$21,060 (Year 1) $14,040 (Year 2)

• First term tuition deposit for international students for Spring (April) and Summer (July) terms: $7,900
• First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500