The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls over 11,000 students per year. UFV has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission, with regional centres in Hope and Agassiz, and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. In Fall 2007, we began development of a beautiful new 80-acre campus in the Canada Education Park along the historic Vedder River in Chilliwack.

According to the 2008 Globe and Mail’s Canadian University Report, the University of the Fraser Valley was ranked as the top public university in B.C. – of any size – for overall quality of education, quality of teaching, most satisfied students, best student-faculty interaction, and best career preparation.

UFV also listed at the top, or sharing the top spot, in its category nationwide for having the smallest class sizes, most satisfied students, highest quality of education, highest quality of teaching, course variety/availability, ease of registration, and best library facilities.

A teaching university with a focus on excellence, UFV offers 13 bachelor’s degrees , one applied master’s degree , and more than 80 certificate and diploma programs in applied and academic areas , including trades .

We believe that anyone who wants to go to university should be given a fair chance, so our admission policies are flexible, and we provide university prep courses and high school completion for those who aren’t quite ready. Students can learn in a variety of ways: full-time, part-time, in-class, online, as part of a structured program or one tailored completely to their interests.

Many of our programs “ladder” into one another, allowing students to keep their options open by earning a one-year certificate and/or a two-year diploma on the way to completing a full degree.

Others offer a co-operative education option , where students can combine study with supervised, professional, paid, work experience. Our thriving international programming makes for a culturally diverse student community and great opportunities to study abroad .

Our continuing studies and academic upgrading offerings make learning a lifelong experience. Many clubs, events, and activities enhance student life on campus and our award-winning Cascades athletics teams are highly competitive.

UFV is committed to providing exceptional post-secondary instruction and a nurturing learning environment for the students of the Fraser Valley and beyond. We are large enough to offer variety yet small enough to offer the personal attention that these students need to thrive.

Our small class sizes and focus on teaching allow them get to know their instructors and learn in a hands-on environment. Our emphasis on applied research offers many opportunities for student researchers.

UFV is recognized nationally for student success, an excellent learning environment, creative integration of programming, and our work with local communities.

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By Anne Russell. The year 2009 was a significant one for the University of the Fraser Valley in many ways. UFV marked its 35th anniversary in April, it celebrated the first graduates to complete their studies at the newly named University of the Fraser Valley in June, and it welcomed its fifth president Read the full story