The West Pender campus is one of University Canada West's downtown Vancouver sites, in the city's business district. It hosts UCW's MBA and business programmes, with four intakes a year. Choose it for a business degree in the centre of Vancouver, and check post-graduation work permit rules before applying.
Vancouver, Canada
Official website: ucanwest.ca
University Canada West, founded 2004
West Pender Street, downtown Vancouver
January, April, July and October
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
International students, undergraduate and MBA
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 ucanwest.ca before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Associate of Arts
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Downtown Vancouver location in the business district.
Four intakes a year.
Business teaching by industry-experienced faculty.
Graduates move into business and management roles with Vancouver employers.
Graduates of eligible programmes may qualify for a post-graduation work permit; check current IRCC rules.
BC's provincial nominee programme offers some graduates a route to permanent residence.
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The West Pender campus is a downtown teaching building near Waterfront Station, with classrooms and study spaces rather than a residential campus.
Vancouver is a coastal city with mountains, beaches and a mild climate, and one of Canada's biggest job markets. Rent is among the highest in Canada.
Letter of acceptance from University Canada West
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
UCW accepts applications on a rolling basis for its January, April, July and October intakes. Apply four to six months before the start date to leave time for the study permit.
The MBA and bachelor's programmes start in January, April, July and October.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by UCW's letter of acceptance and British Columbia's provincial attestation letter. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The MBA and the Bachelor of Commerce are the most popular. MBA entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5; undergraduate entry is based on final-year grades.
UCW offers some entrance scholarships, which vary by intake. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
