University Canada West is a private, degree-granting business and technology university in Vancouver, with campuses downtown and on the waterfront. It is best known for its MBA, business, commerce and technology degrees, with four intakes a year and a largely international student body. Choose it for a flexible business degree in Vancouver.
Vancouver, Canada
Official website: ucanwest.ca
2004 in British Columbia
Private degree-granting university authorised by British Columbia
Downtown Vancouver and Vancouver House
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
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Four intakes a year — January, April, July and October.
Downtown Vancouver campuses close to the business district.
Career-focused business teaching by industry-experienced faculty.
Graduates move into business, marketing and management roles with Vancouver employers.
Graduates of eligible programmes may qualify for a post-graduation work permit; check current IRCC rules.
British Columbia's provincial nominee programme offers some graduates a route to permanent residence.
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UCW teaches from modern downtown buildings with classrooms, study spaces and student services rather than a residential campus, so most students rent nearby.
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 the country.
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. International applicants should apply four to six months before the start date to leave time for the study permit.
The MBA and bachelor's degrees in commerce, business administration and business communication start in January, April, July and October.
You need a Canadian study permit. After you accept your offer, UCW issues a letter of acceptance and British Columbia's provincial attestation letter. You then apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics.
The MBA and the Bachelor of Commerce attract the most international applicants. MBA entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 88; work experience is valued. Undergraduate entry is based on final-year grades.
UCW offers some entrance scholarships and awards for international students, which vary by intake. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts and deadlines.
