University of the Fraser Valley
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) enrolls approximately 15,000 students per year. It has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope, and Agassiz, as well as a growing presence in Chandigarh India.
UFV is large enough to offer variety, and yet small class sizes allow you to get to know your instructors and learn in a hands-on environment. UFV offers more than 100 programs, including two master’s degrees, 15 bachelor’s degrees, and majors, minors, and extended minors in more than 30 subject areas. It has more than a dozen trades and technology programs. Admission policies are flexible, and there are options to study full-time, part-time, or online.
Many programs ladder into one another, allowing you to earn a certificate or diploma on the way to completing a degree. Others offer a co-operative education option where you can combine study with professional, paid work experience.
Research opportunities exist at the undergraduate level. Thriving international programming makes for a culturally diverse community and great study aboard options. Continuing education and academic upgrading offerings make learning a lifelong experience. Clubs, and activities enhance student life and our Cascades athletics are award-winning.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
English Language Requirements
Summary
There are two levels of proficiency:
(1) Entry-Level (This level of proficiency allows entry into some programs to begin post-secondary studies at UFV, but upgrading in English will be required to take first-year English or written communications courses and to enter many UFV programs)
(2) Degree/Diploma Level (This level of proficiency is required for admission to many university-level programs such as bachelor degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, post-baccalaureate programs, and graduate-level programs.)
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To meet Entry-Level English language proficiency standards, you must have one of the following:
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, or equivalent
- International Baccalaureate English A (standard level or higher level)
- Advanced Placement English
- three consecutive full-time years of secondary school and/or post-secondary education taught in the English language in a country where English is the principal language (see list of countries). Education must include the equivalent of B.C. secondary school graduation or completion of first year post-secondary (minimum 30 post-secondary credits recognized by UFV) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 (or C average). Full-time study is defined as successful completion of at least three non-ESL courses per semester and six non-ESL courses per academic year.
- TOEFL iBT = score of 80 with no section below 19
- TOEFL paper-based = score of 550 with TWE score of 4.0 or higher
- IELTS Academic = score of at least 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5
- UFV CPT (Composition Placement Test) = score of 41 or higher
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) = score of at least 80
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) = score of at least 60
- CanTEST = overall score of 4.0 in Listening, Reading, and Writing
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: (CAE) = grade C or higher
- Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) = grade A
- LPI (Language Proficiency Index) = essay score of 24 (level 4)
- UFV English Language Studies Assessment results equivalent to completion of EAP 074 (formerly ESL WG74)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic = score of 56 with a minimum score of 52 in Writing
- EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) = grade Pre-1
- Canadian Language Benchmark placement test (CLBPT) = 8 overall, with no skill less than 7
- Accuplacer Reading comprehension 80 or better, with Accuplacer WritePlacer 6 or better on the 8-point scale
- one English course taken at UFV or transferrable to UFV as a first-year level English course
- one of the following: CMNS 125, 145, 175, or 251
- ENGL 099
- ENGL 081 or ENGL 091
- EAP 074 (formerly ESL WG74) with a C+ or better or EAP 084 (formerly ESL 084)
To meet Degree/Diploma Level English language proficiency standards, you must have one of the following (minimum score):
- "C+" grade in one of: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English 12 First Peoples or IB English A (Standard or Higher Level) or AP English or equivalent
- TOEFL iBT = score of 88 with no section below 20
- TOEFL (paper-based) = score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher
- IELTS score of 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
- UFV CPT (Composition Placement Test) = score of 48 or higher
- MELAB score of 85
- CAEL score of 70
- CanTEST = overall score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and 4.0 in Writing
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE) = score of a C or higher
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English = grade A
- LPI = essay score of score of 30 (Level 5)
- UFV English Language Studies Assessment results equivalent to completion of UFV EAP 084 (formerly ESL 084)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) 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
- "C-" grade in a first year English or Communications course at UFV
- one of CMNS 125, CMNS 145, CMNS 175, or CMNS 251
- "C" grade in ENGL 099
- "C+" grade in ENGL 081 or ENGL 091 or EAP 084
All applicants to post-secondary programs will be checked to ensure the English language proficiency level specified for the program has been met prior to being admitted. Applicants unable to meet the English language entrance requirement will be given the opportunity to meet the English requirement through
Adult Basic Education,
English Language Studies, and/or the
University Foundation certificate.
Verify with the institution directly
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
Many programs require students to have BC secondary school graduation or equivalent to meet entrance requirements. Students must meet the academic requirements of their intended program (Program-specific admission requirements for UFV's programs are detailed separately in each program profile in the EducationPlannerBC Search Database.)
The following links also offer helpful advice regarding Secondary School grades and transcripts for the admission process:
Verify admission requirements
directly.
Out-of-Province
Many programs require students to have BC secondary school graduation or equivalent to meet entrance requirements. Students must meet the academic requirements of their intended program (Program-specific admission requirements for UFV's programs are detailed separately in each program profile in the EducationPlannerBC Search Database.)
The following links also offer helpful advice regarding Secondary School grades and transcripts for the admission process:
Verify admission requirements directly.
BC Transfer Student
If you wish to transfer credit from another BC post-secondary institution to UFV, please click
here.
Transfer credit tutorial video is also available
here.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
If you wish to transfer credit from another post-secondary institution to UFV, please click here.
Transfer credit tutorial video is also available here.
Mature Student
Post-secondary programs at UFV normally require BC secondary school graduation (or equivalent) for admission. However, some programs accept mature students without secondary school graduation. Each program has specific admission requirements in place to ensure students have a reasonable opportunity to succeed. If mature student entry is available for a program, the requirements and minimum age will be stated. Program-specific admission requirements for these programs are detailed separately in each UFV's program profile in the EducationPlannerBC
Search Database.
International Student
There are three types of requirements that you need to meet to qualify for admission at UFV:
- general requirements
- English requirements
- program-specific requirements
For more details on applying to UFV as International applicants, please click here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Special Admission - Any individual who does not qualify for admission through any of the other avenues may petition the UFV Academic Standards Committee for special consideration.
How to Apply
For step-by-step application advice to UFV, please click here.
