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University Foundation Certificate

University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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University Foundation Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Canada is a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Upgrading/upskilling
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ufv.ca ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Academic Calendar sets two English-proficiency entry levels for this preparatory certificate. Level 1 requires one of: placement at level 070 of UFV's English Language Studies (ELS) program; completion of EAP 064, EAP 066 and EAP 068 (or equivalent) with a minimum 2.33 GPA; or a standardized test score of CAEL 50, CanTest 4.0, IELTS Academic 5.0, LPI essay score 20 (level 3), MELAB 70, or TOEFL 500 (173 CBT / 61 iBT). Level 2 requires one of: ELS placement at level 080; completion of EAP 074 (or equivalent) with a minimum 2.33 GPA; or CAEL 60, CanTest 4.5, UFV CPT 41, IELTS Academic 6.0, LPI essay score 25 (level 4), MELAB 80, or TOEFL 550 (213 CBT / 79 iBT). No age requirement or further prerequisite course is stated beyond meeting one of these English levels.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply directly to UFV: applications for Fall (September) 2027 entry open 1 October 2026, for Winter (January) 2027 entry opened 1 May 2026, and for Summer (May) 2027 entry open 1 October 2026; UFV publishes no closing date for any of these and instead admits many programmes strictly in application-date order once every required document has arrived, so applying soon after opening matters more than any deadline. Grade 12 students may apply from 1 October of their graduating year and must send final transcripts by 3 August. International applicants use UFV International's own windows - 1 October to 31 May for Fall, 1 May to 31 October for Winter and 1 October to 1 March for Summer - and are likewise assessed on a rolling, first-arrived basis until each programme fills. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About University of the Fraser Valley

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1974
Students: 16,364
Programs: 169
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does University Foundation Certificate award?

University of the Fraser Valley awards a Certificate in the field of Upgrading/upskilling on completion of this programme.

How long does University Foundation Certificate take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

Can University Foundation Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of the Fraser Valley.

What language is University Foundation Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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