THE UCW DIFFERENCE

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Our Programs

At UCW, we offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to empower students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive in today’s dynamic professional landscape.

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Why Choose UCW

Winners of the 2023 BC MBA Games and 2024 National MBA Games. With our 5 Star QS Rating, students continue to choose us as their top study destination. Our students lead the future by working at major global companies, such as Google, Apple, Amazon and SAP.

93%

MBA Alumni Employment Rate*

5 STARS

QS Star Rated Institution

11,000+

Students from 100 countries

92%

Student Graduation Rate

*Based on survey results from Fall 2024

2024 National MBA Games Winner

We are thrilled to announce the first place victory of our MBA Games team at the 2024 national MBA Games. UCW is the first university in history to win both the BC MBA Games and national MBA Games at the same time.

Career Services & Student Support

We work with students and graduates to provide them with the necessary career planning and job search tools to help them transition from education to employment.

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Latest News

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UCW alumna and director receive Coronation Medals

Two members of the University Canada West community were recently honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals.

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Podcast

Jennifer L Gunson - The Art of Podcasting: Lessons from a Former DJ

Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian chat with Jennifer Lee Gunson, founder of J PodCreations, about her journey from broadcasting to establishing a successful podcasting company.

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UCW ranks first in 2024 for most Scopus-indexed publications among private institutions

University Canada West (UCW) has ranked first among private institutions in Canada in terms of the most Scopus-indexed publications for 2024. Scopus is one of the world’s most reputable scientific indexing databases. For 2024, UCW had a total of 109 publications. The results were shared by the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC). Dr. Hamed Taherdoost, […]

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MBA with Specializations launches at UCW

UCW is launching Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializations in the Summer 2025 Term. New students entering the program can choose between specializations in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Leadership, Supply Chain Management or Business Analytics. “Implementing these new MBA specializations ensures that students gain the relevant skills, industry insights and strategic mindset needed to […]

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Accreditations & Memberships

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Explore our campuses

University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented institution located in the heart of vibrant Vancouver. Established in 2004, UCW offers a range of career-focused programs including the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts and Master of Business Administration. Courses are offered at our two downtown Vancouver campuses and online too. Offering courses online brings flexibility to education, allowing those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to gain respected qualifications.

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Offering courses online brings to education, allowing those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to gain respected qualifications