BC expands university offerings
Demand for university education is growing. The signals from the labour markets are clear - holding a degree is critical in Canada's knowledge-based society and university graduates generally have more career opportunities over their lifetime.In British Columbia, universities are developing the leaders of tomorrow, creating a highly skilled and forward-thinking workforce that can compete in the global economy. BC's universities offer students the chance to experience some of the most beautiful areas in Canada as well as some of its most vibrant cities. With campuses around the province, students can opt for a wide array of outdoor recreational activities in spectacular and rugged settings or choose the best that urban life has to offer in cosmopolitan and multicultural environments.
Major investments from the provincial government have created greater opportunities for students at BC universities
[ Return to University List ]
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University (TWU) is a unique, not-for-profit Christian liberal arts university located in Langely, British Columbia. With a broad-based, liberal arts and sciences curriculum, TWU offers undergraduate degrees in 39 major areas of study ranging from business education and computer science to biology and nursing. It also offers 15 graduate degrees including counseling psychology, theology and administrative leadership.
TWU's professors are world renowned and represent a diverse cross section of academia. Smaller class sizes and an emphasis on research and innovative teaching techniques ensure that students learn first and foremost from their professors, obtaining the best education possible.
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University (SFU) began opening minds to a fresh new approach to higher learning more than 40 years ago. An exciting mission to innovate, embrace bold initiatives, and engage the global community has made SFU one of Canada's most distinctive and respected universities and a leading research institution. Offering graduate and undergraduate programs to approximately 25,000 students at three vibrant Greater Vancouver campuses, the university is best known for its interdisciplinary approach and legendary co-operative education program.
SFU offers students a wealth of opportunities for enriching work, study and dialogue experiences beyond the campus and around the world.
University Canada West
University Canada West (UCW) is located in the picturesque community of Victoria, British Columbia. Victoria offers outstanding educational opportunities, a stunning natural environment and a friendly, close-knit community. Because UCW is located near the heart of this vibrant city, the whole city becomes your campus. The university operates in quarters as opposed to semesters, so instead of earning a degree in four years, you can earn one in three and still take summers off.
UCW's class sizes will never number more than 50 students, so classes remain intimate and students can get the help they need from professors, learning coaches and full-time program assistants.
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University (TWU) is a unique, not-for-profit Christian liberal arts university located in Langely, British Columbia. With a broad-based, liberal arts and sciences curriculum, TWU offers undergraduate degrees in 39 major areas of study ranging from business education and computer science to biology and nursing. It also offers 15 graduate degrees including counseling psychology, theology and administrative leadership.
TWU's professors are world renowned and represent a diverse cross section of academia. Smaller class sizes and an emphasis on research and innovative teaching techniques ensure that students learn first and foremost from their professors, obtaining the best education possible.
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University (SFU) began opening minds to a fresh new approach to higher learning more than 40 years ago. An exciting mission to innovate, embrace bold initiatives, and engage the global community has made SFU one of Canada's most distinctive and respected universities and a leading research institution. Offering graduate and undergraduate programs to approximately 25,000 students at three vibrant Greater Vancouver campuses, the university is best known for its interdisciplinary approach and legendary co-operative education program.
SFU offers students a wealth of opportunities for enriching work, study and dialogue experiences beyond the campus and around the world.
University Canada West
University Canada West (UCW) is located in the picturesque community of Victoria, British Columbia. Victoria offers outstanding educational opportunities, a stunning natural environment and a friendly, close-knit community. Because UCW is located near the heart of this vibrant city, the whole city becomes your campus. The university operates in quarters as opposed to semesters, so instead of earning a degree in four years, you can earn one in three and still take summers off.
UCW's class sizes will never number more than 50 students, so classes remain intimate and students can get the help they need from professors, learning coaches and full-time program assistants.