Established in 1974, the University of the Fraser Valley is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Abbotsford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has branch campuses in Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Acronym | UFV |
Founded | 1974 |
Colours | Blue and green |
Mascot | Sasq 'ets |
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Address | 33844 King Road Abbotsford V2S 7M8 British Columbia Canada |
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Other locations | Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz |
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The following University of the Fraser Valley's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of the Fraser Valley's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
International students |
10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of the Fraser Valley a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
University of the Fraser Valley's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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University of the Fraser Valley has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).
University of the Fraser Valley is a public higher education institution.
University of the Fraser Valley is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of the Fraser Valley does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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University of the Fraser Valley is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1974
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