University of the Fraser Valley: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2891 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #840 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #68 of 101 | In Canada |
| #11 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| #740 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 15,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ufv.ca
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 65%*
* The University of the Fraser Valley is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
Research profile
University of the Fraser Valley has published 1,235 scientific papers with 11,909 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science.
University of the Fraser Valley majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 | 19 |
| 1997 | 25 | 16 |
| 1998 | 8 | 21 |
| 1999 | 15 | 35 |
| 2000 | 20 | 53 |
| 2001 | 25 | 54 |
| 2002 | 11 | 132 |
| 2003 | 11 | 110 |
| 2004 | 42 | 137 |
| 2005 | 17 | 175 |
| 2006 | 20 | 183 |
| 2007 | 32 | 213 |
| 2008 | 23 | 242 |
| 2009 | 28 | 314 |
| 2010 | 32 | 305 |
| 2011 | 28 | 335 |
| 2012 | 40 | 419 |
| 2013 | 55 | 482 |
| 2014 | 44 | 587 |
| 2015 | 65 | 657 |
| 2016 | 54 | 680 |
| 2017 | 61 | 684 |
| 2018 | 88 | 754 |
| 2019 | 76 | 878 |
| 2020 | 82 | 968 |
| 2021 | 122 | 1379 |
| 2022 | 135 | 1332 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Tuition, 123.78 per credit; Some programmes (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Teacher Education) have special fees 2,706-18,041 per programme. Graduate studies, 509.23 per credit. (CAD) |
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The University of the Fraser Valley has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Fraser Valley.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Criminal Law |
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Notable alumni
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Lauren Southern
- Occupations
- YouTuberjournalistpundittelevision producerconspiracy theorist
- Biography
-
Lauren Cherie Southern is a Canadian alt-right YouTuber, political activist and commentator. In 2015, Southern ran as a Libertarian Party candidate in the Canadian federal election. Southern worked for Rebel Media until March 2017, when she began to work independently.
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Mark Village
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Mark Village is a Canadian soccer coach and former player who currently serves as the goalkeepers coach for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
University of the Fraser Valley faculties and divisions
| College : Arts | Chinese, Communication Studies, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Fashion Design, French, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Indic Languages, Japanese, Journalism, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Native Language, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Russian, Social Studies, Spanish, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Access and Continuing Studies | Accountancy, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Human Resources, Law, Library Science, Management, Modern Languages, Nursing, Photography, Publishing and Book Trade, Service Trades, Technology, Writing |
| Faculty : Applied and Technical Studies | Agriculture, Air Transport, Architectural and Environmental Design, Automotive Engineering, Cooking and Catering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Jewellery Art, Metal Techniques, Technology, Wood Technology |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medical Auxiliaries, Nursing, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Professional Studies | Accountancy, Administration, Adult Education, Agricultural Management, Air Transport, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Preschool Education, Service Trades, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Teacher Trainers Education |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Statistics |
| School : Graduate Studies | Criminal Law, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | UFV |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education; Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE); British Columbia Centre of International Education (BCCIE); Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC); Association of Canadian Colleges (ACC) |
| Colors | blue, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 33844 King Road Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 7M8 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 141,000 |