University Overview
Established in 2005, University Canada West is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, University Canada West (UCW) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University Canada West (UCW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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for-profit
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very small-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University Canada West |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
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| Acronym | UCW |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Motto | Learning that Fits |
| Colours | Red and white |
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University Location
| Address | 626 West Pender Street, Suite 100 Vancouver V6B 1V9 British Columbia Canada |
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(778) 655 3702 |
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