Top 5 Reasons to Choose UFV
5. Great Area
The
Fraser Valley is growing quickly and is one of Canada’s most ethnically
diverse regions. We’re surrounded by spectacular mountains, incredible
scenery, and great recreational ideas for everyone in every season. Our
communities are connected, our housing affordable — especially if you’re
able to live at home — and our cities are close to Metro Vancouver, the
United States border, and the Abbotsford International Airport.
4. Diversity
UFV
is home to students and instructors from around the world. We offer
over 80 programs and 600 classes; there is something for everybody. If
you decide you want to switch programs after your first year to try
something new, go for it! You will have the opportunity to sample
classes from many different disciplines, discovering what you really
enjoy along the way. While you are here, join one of the 70 student
clubs and organizations and get more out of your university education.
3. Flexibility
At
UFV you will have the choice of studying part-time or full-time; you
can take classes during the day, in the evening, on Saturdays, or
online. We also offer a full semester and two condensed semesters if you
want to study in the summer. Make a schedule that fits your life.
UFV
recognizes and values the learning that people who have been in the
workforce for some time can bring to our university. You may qualify for
flexible entrance into your program at a more advanced level based on
what you already know and can do! Ask about our prior learning
assessment services.
2. We are Number One
In
the Globe and Mail Canadian University Report, UFV was rated as the top
public university in BC based on quality of education, with the highest
grades in faculty knowledge and class sizes. What does all this mean?
Well, it means that our students love it here.
1. You are Number One! At
UFV, our focus is on student success while in university and beyond.
Our smaller class sizes allow individual attention, creative learning,
and one-on-one time with your instructors. Whether you need academic
advice, counselling, career services, or even help with an assignment,
there is somebody here to offer you personalized advice and support. UFV
is large enough to offer a great selection of programs, but small
enough to care about you .
