Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private US university from New Jersey that also runs a campus in downtown Vancouver, authorised to award its degrees in British Columbia. The Vancouver campus offers bachelor's degrees in business and IT and master's programmes such as applied computer science and an MBA. You earn an American degree while living in Canada.
Vancouver, Canada
Official website: fdu.edu
Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey
1942; Vancouver campus opened in 2007
Authorised to grant degrees in British Columbia
CA$22,000 – CA$28,000
International students, bachelor's and master's
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on fdu.edu before you apply.
MS Applied Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Management Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
An American degree earned in downtown Vancouver.
Three intakes a year.
Small classes in a central location.
Graduates work in IT and business roles in Vancouver and the US.
Check current IRCC rules on post-graduation work permits for private degree-granting institutions.
The US degree can help with later study or work in the United States.
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The campus is a downtown building near Waterfront and Granville stations, with no residences.
Vancouver is a coastal city with mountains and beaches, and some of Canada's highest rents.
Letter of acceptance from FDU Vancouver
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
FDU Vancouver accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply four to six months ahead for the study permit.
Programmes start in January, May and September.
You'll need a study permit. FDU Vancouver sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Applied computer science, the MBA, management information systems and business administration are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
FDU Vancouver offers merit scholarships to many international students. Ask admissions for current amounts.
