The cost of education in Canada is among the lowest in the world and UFV's international tuition costs compare well with other Canadian universities. All fees quoted below are in Canadian funds. All fees are subject to revision without notice. 

Tuition: Academic, University Foundation and Full-Session ESL Programs

4-month semesters

Tuition each semester

Winter 2013  – January to April
Fall 2013 – September to December

$6,360 flat fee
$6,675 flat fee

Summer 2013 – May to August

$424 per credit ($6,360 for 15 credits)


* Current international students need to arrage payment for all outstanding tuition and fees at the time of registration. See instructions on how to pay.

For the Fall and Winter semesters, you pay a flat fee; in the Summer, you pay per credit. During Fall and Winter, ESL Program students can take up to 18 ESL credits; University Foundation and academic program students can take up to 5 courses. 

Most full-time university programs consist of 15 credits per semester. Science and technology programs may include up to 19 credits per semester. Aviation students who take courses at both UFV and Coastal Pacific within a given semester will generally be charged by credit for their UFV courses.


Tuition: ESL (seven-week sessions)

7 weeks – Late session only

Tuition each session

Winter  2013 – March to April

$3,816 (9 credits)

Summer 2013 – July to August

$2,544 (6 credits)

Fall 2013 – November to December

$4,005 (9 credits)


Tuition: post-degree & graduate programs

Tuition fees for UFV post-degree and graduate credentials are quoted for the whole program. Costs are not broken down by semester.

Credential & duration

Tuition for the full-length program

10-month post-degree certificate in Data Analysis

$14,000 flat fee

Two-year Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice

$25,000 flat fee


How much does it cost to study at UFV for a year

As of Fall 2013, you can expect to spend a total of $25,650 CAD (approximately) per year of academic study (two full-time semesters with a summer break). This includes tuition, books and supplies, medical insurance, accommodation and spending money. The amount required may vary, depending on your program of study and personal spending habits. Generally, the breakdown of costs for two semesters (eight months) of ESL or two semesters of academic study at UFV is as follows:

Tuition for undergraduate studies (two semesters per year)

   $13,350

Ancillary fees (includes unlimited local bus pass)

$620

Medical & dental premiums $1,000

Additional cost (estimate only)

Books and Supplies                                                               

$1,280

UFV Residence and minimal meal plan

$7,050

Living expenses

$2,350

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