University Canada West
Private institution · British Columbia
About
University Canada West (UCW) is a private, for-profit university in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 2005 by David F. Strong, the former president of the University of Victoria. UCW was purchased in 2008 by the Eminata Group and in 2014 sold to Global University Systems, its present owners. Based in downtown Vancouver, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business and management. As of 2023, with nearly 14,000 international study permits, it is second only to Conestoga College for the number of permits for post-secondary institutions in Canada; foreign students account for over 96% of its enrolled students. In April 2026, it laid off approximately 30% of its workforce, citing a steep decline in enrolment of international students.
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On the register
- DLI number
- O19377235822
- Type
- Private
- Post-graduation work permit
- Some programmes are eligible for a post-graduation work permit
- Founded
- 2005
Designated learning institutions list, IRCC, 2 October 2026.