At Fairleigh Dickinson University (Vancouver) in Vancouver, Canada, Individualized Studies: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BAIS) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 120.0 credits (credits). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is USD 22,920 per year (CAD 7,440 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Arts, Design & Architecture
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Credits: 120.0 (credits)
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 7,440 / year
International tuition: USD 22,920 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University is a flexible liberal arts degree offered in Vancouver. It allows students to build a customized program of study based on their academic interests and career goals. The program is well suited for students changing careers, advancing professionally, or completing a degree with up to 90 transfer credits. Students learn in small classes with faculty support and gain practical experience through internships, field trips, and study abroad options. Concentrations are available in Applied Technology, Business, Communications, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Humanities, and International Relations, with an option to transition into a master’s program in less than six years.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows FDU Vancouver's general undergraduate requirements. Canadian high school applicants need a diploma including Grade 11 English, Mathematics, approved Science and Social Science, plus Grade 12 English 12 (or English First Nations 12) and three further approved Grade 12 courses, at least two of them academic (Group A, B, C, or D). International secondary graduates need an accredited or government-recognized senior secondary credential. Applicants with at least 24 completed post-secondary credits from a regionally accredited college or university do not need to submit high school transcripts. English proficiency follows FDU Vancouver's published scale: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT overall 88 (no section below 20), PTE Academic overall 62 (Reading/Listening/Speaking 55, Writing 60), Duolingo overall 120 (no subscore below 115), or Cambridge English overall 176 (no section below 169). Intakes run in September, January, and May.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January, and May
Application Deadline:For 2026-27: Fall intl 15 Jun / domestic 31 Aug; Winter (Jan 2027) intl 15 Oct 2026 / domestic 31 Dec 2026; Summer (May 2027) intl 15 Feb 2027 / domestic 30 Apr 2027.
