Build Your Career In Downtown Vancouver

Career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs, shaped 
by industry input and taught in the heart of one of Canada's 
most connected business cities.

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Rated by the world’s leading university performance system.

Leading Canadian private universities in Scopus-indexed research for 2025.

MBA and BCom programs are ACBSP and NCMA accredited.

First university in history to hold both the BC and national titles simultaneously.

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What Makes UCW Different

A business education built around where you're headed, 
not just where you are now.

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Industry-Driven Curriculum

Coursework shaped by real business challenges and current industry practice, not just theory.

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Strong Employer Connections

Direct ties to Vancouver's business community, built into your learning from day one.

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Flexible Learning Options

Study hybrid or fully online, on a schedule that fits your life, not the other way around.

Memberships, Designations and Partnerships

Find the Right Program

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An accredited MBA built for leadership - sharpen the strategy, communication, decision-making skills today's roles demand.

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Undergraduate Programs

Three degree paths, one goal: practical, industry-ready skills that launch your career across diverse fields.

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Micro-Credentials

Fast, focused courses in business, tech, and innovation — build in-demand skills or explore a new direction in weeks, not years.

Real Outcomes For Real Careers

MBA Alumni Employment Rate*

Industry Partnerships

Graduation Success Rate*

*Based on survey results from Fall 2025

Hear From Our Alumni

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"I always dreamed of starting my own business since I was a young girl but hadn’t done it until now. Earning my MBA gave me the confidence I needed to finally take that step. I truly want to thank UCW for believing in me from the very beginning - offering me a full scholarship and helping shape both my career path and my business...”

Anu

MBA Alumna 2023 / Founder, Bettinka

Latest News

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UCW Welcomes Its First Postdoctoral Researchers

University Canada West has welcomed its first postdoctoral researchers: Dr. Arshad Khan, Dr. Navdeep Singh and Dr. Ankita Srivastava, who began their appointments in September 2026.

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A University Canada West installation is using erasure poetry to explore questions of reconciliation, colonialism and belonging through the experiences of international undergraduate students. 

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UCW receives a second consecutive overall 5 Star rating from QS Stars

University Canada West has once again received an overall 5 Star rating from QS Stars, with top ratings in several areas that reflect the University’s academic strength and focus on preparing students for their careers. 

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Support That Meets You at Every Stage

From your first day on campus to your first job offer, 
UCW wraps around you with real support and a community 
that feels like home.

Student Services

Personalized academic advising, career development, and accessibility support whenever you need it.

Student Life

Clubs, events, orientation, and a community that makes campus 
feel like home.

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Where Discovery Meets Support

UCW combines faculty-driven research with hands-on academic support, giving you access to real scholarship and the tools to do your own.

#1 for Research Publications

Leading Canadian private universities in the number of Scopus-indexed research publications for 2025.

Library and Learning Commons

Get one-on-one research support, tutoring, and access to industry-relevant resources whenever you need them.

Exploure Our Campus

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1461 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 0E5, Canada

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Ready To Take The Next Step?

Take the first step toward a career-focused education built for real-world success.