University of the Fraser Valley

The University of the Fraser Valley is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls over 11,000 students per year, and lies nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The University has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission, with regional centres in Hope and Agassiz, and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. In Fall 2007, UFV began development of a beautiful new 80-acre campus in the Canada Education Park along the historic Vedder River in Chilliwack. The University of the Fraser Valley is a teaching university with a focus on excellence which offers 13 bachelor’s degrees, one applied master’s degree, and more than 80 certificate and diploma programs in applied and academic areas, including trades. The University believes that anyone who wants to go to university should be given a fair chance, so the admission policies are flexible, and UFV provides university prep courses and high school completion for those who aren't quite ready. Students can learn in a variety of ways: full-time, part-time, in-class, online, as part of a structured program or one tailored completely to their interests. UFV is committed to providing exceptional post-secondary instruction and a nurturing learning environment for the students of the Fraser Valley and beyond. The University of the Fraser Valley is large enough to offer variety yet small enough to offer the personal attention that these students need to thrive. The small class sizes and focus on teaching allow them get to know their instructors and learn in a hands-on environment. The emphasis on applied research offers many opportunities for student researchers.