University of the Fraser Valley

The University of the Fraser Valley offers a range of degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as trade and vocational programs, at locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope, B.C., and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. Students enjoy small class sizes and can choose full-time, part-time or online studies in a structured or flexible program tailored to their needs. “At UFV, you’ll find a community that genuinely cares about your success. Your professors will know your name, you’ll build meaningful relationships and you’ll be supported to stretch, question, and grow,” says president James Mandigo. “You’ll learn in classrooms, in labs, in the field and throughout our communities, because learning at UFV is hands-on, connected and relevant.” The Abbotsford campus is home to a student residence, fitness centre, main library and student union building. The Chilliwack campus focuses on health sciences, agriculture, trades and technology. This campus features an Aboriginal gathering place, part of UFV’s commitment to Indigenization in its curriculum. The Mission campus recently underwent an $8-million revitalization and features a new 264-seat school of education, a library, community spaces and local Stó:lō artwork. UFV has a thriving international education department and offers co-op opportunities in 18 subject areas. The school offers challenging research opportunities at the undergraduate level. 

Campus Buzz: A $20-million expansion of the dining hall on the Abbotsford campus is underway, along with a new $105-million residence, set to open this year, which will triple UFV’s on-campus capacity. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$6,142 

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 86% | Science: 87% | Business: 84% | Engineering: 89%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 8,581 | Part-time: 2,335
Graduates: Full-time: 17 | Part-time: 35
International Students: First-year: 20.7%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 599 (first come, first served)
Cost of single room: $7,538
Cost of single room with meals: $13,138

Standout programs

Regional and Community Planning: Students learn about community development, affordable housing, Indigenous planning approaches, climate change and land use planning, with a focus on addressing the needs of the Fraser Valley. 
Kinesiology: Students can choose from several specializations: exercise science prepares students to practice as a kinesiologist after graduation, and pedagogy prepares students to enter a teacher certification program or to become a coach or personal trainer. 
Media Arts: This program teaches students creative project management and problem-solving skills. Concentrations include film, interactive media and digital entertainment art. 

Fraser Valley offers a range of degree, diploma and certificate programs and is profiled in both the Maclean’s Universities Guidebook and the Maclean’s Colleges Guide. To learn more about the school’s diploma programs, see the Colleges Guide profile.