About
Out of the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV’s) total student population, approximately 9.5% are international. 55 countries represented on campus and top student nationalities including Chinese, Indian, Saudi, Korean and Japanese.
UFV’s Abbotsford campus has a math center, career, and advising centers, an indigenous student center, a student newspaper, and radio. UFV’s Chilliwack campus boasts a fully equipped dental clinic, a black box theatre, an EEG lab, an environmental chamber, a First Nations gathering place, a 783 square meter barn with a livestock area and a 600 square meter greenhouse.
UFV’s main strengths include its small class sizes (typically 25 to 36 students per classroom), experiential learning opportunities and affordable tuition fees.
In a recent survey, 83% of UFV graduates were in work two years after graduating, while 47% were continuing their education. 72% of those working had found a job related to their program, and the median salary was approximately US$37,046.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
-
Master of Social Work
Upcoming intake
September (06/09/2024)
Deadline
April (15/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entrance Requirements:
Option 1: Advanced (BSW) graduates
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education — Association Canadienne pour la Formation en Travail Social with a minimum GPA of 3.00. GPA will be calculated on the most recently completed 30 credits (or equivalent) of upper-level university courses
Two years of volunteer work or paid employment (3,000 hours) in social services, social work, or a closely related field.
Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and nature of social work and alignment with professional social work codes of ethics.
Interview with the MSW committee may be required.
Personal statement (for more details, see the Additional documents section of this link).
Three professional letters of reference
Option 2: Foundational (Non-BSW) graduates
Completion of a three- or four-year Bachelor’s degree in an allied program (for example, Child and Youth Care, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education) from a recognized institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.00. GPA will be calculated on the most recently completed 30 credits (or equivalent) of upper-level university courses.Two years of volunteer work or paid employment (3,000 hours) in social services or a closely related field.Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and nature of social work and their alignment with professional social work codes of ethics.Interview with the MSW committee may be required.Personal statement (for more details, see the Additional documents section of this link).Three professional letters of reference.English Language Requirements:
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12. Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples; all with a minimum C+ grade, International Baccalaureate English A (standard level or higher level), Advanced Placement English, or equivalent.
Successful completion of at least three years of formal, full-time study (not less than three courses per semester or equivalent, with C grades or higher averaged over academic courses) at a secondary and/or post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction in an English-speaking country recognized by UFV for English language proficiency purposes (see list of countries below).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format - score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
UFV CPT (Composition Placement Test) - score of 48 or higher.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) - score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) - score of at least 70.
CanTEST - overall score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and 4.0 in Writing.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE) - grade of C or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English - grade A.
LPI (Language Proficiency Index) - essay score of 30 (level 5).
UFV English Language Studies Assessment results equivalent to completion of EAP 084 (formerly ESL 084).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic score of 61 with a minimum score of 60 in Writing.
EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) - grade 1.
Canadian Language Benchmark placement test (CLBPT) - 9 overall, with no skill less than 8.
A minimum grade of C- for a course taken at or transferable to UFV as first-year English or one of the following: CMNS 125, 145, 175, or 251.
ENGL 099 with a C or better.
ENGL 081 or ENGL 091 with a C+ or better.
EAP 084 (formerly ESL 084) with a C+ or better.
Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 110 or higher.
View course in-platform -
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in International Business
Upcoming intake
September (06/09/2024)
Deadline
April (15/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
A 3-or 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a non-business or management field of study with a minimum 60%, or C, average in the last two years of study.
English Language Requirements:
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12. Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples; all with a minimum C+ grade, International Baccalaureate English A (standard level or higher level), Advanced Placement English, or equivalent.
Successful completion of at least three years of formal, full-time study (not less than three courses per semester or equivalent, with C grades or higher averaged over academic courses) at a secondary and/or post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction in an English-speaking country recognized by UFV for English language proficiency purposes (see list of countries below).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format - score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
UFV CPT (Composition Placement Test) - score of 48 or higher.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) - score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) - score of at least 70.
CanTEST - overall score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and 4.0 in Writing.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE) - grade of C or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English - grade A.
LPI (Language Proficiency Index) - essay score of 30 (level 5).
UFV English Language Studies Assessment results equivalent to completion of EAP 084 (formerly ESL 084).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic score of 61 with a minimum score of 60 in Writing.
EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) - grade 1.
Canadian Language Benchmark placement test (CLBPT) - 9 overall, with no skill less than 8.
A minimum grade of C- for a course taken at or transferable to UFV as first-year English or one of the following: CMNS 125, 145, 175, or 251.
ENGL 099 with a C or better.
ENGL 081 or ENGL 091 with a C+ or better.
EAP 084 (formerly ESL 084) with a C+ or better.
Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 110 or higher.
View course in-platform
Mandatory documents
-
Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
Scholarships
For scholarships eligibility and details, please log in to the Adventus.io platform
-
Scholarships
- International Regional Entrance Scholarship - CAD $5,000
- International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (Renewable) - CAD $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years)
- International British Columbia High School Entrance Scholarship - CAD $5,000
Niagara College – Toronto School of Management via GUS
Niagara College and the Toronto School of Management ha...
Learn More