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University of the Fraser Valley

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- The Library : Library is usually our normal spot to go after the lectures and it has a very pleasant environment which helps to study
- Teachers: The Professors are great they know about the Courses they are teaching and always help the students
- Student Services: There are services for all kinds of things as an international student ranging from academic advisors to financial aid International department
Dislikes
- Sometimes it is difficult to find a spot in library
- There is a gym on campus but it is too small and not fully equipped
- The Membership for the sports is not included inside the few and have to pay around 45 CAD extra per semester
Campus Life
- College has 4 campuses in Abbotsford, Chillawack,Mission and Hope, with the main campus being Abbotsford. All facilities are available, like sports, a library, a gym, Tim Hortons Coffee, On campus RBC bank, and coffee. Major events are Canada day,Diwali,holi, Valentine day,Movie Nights , Game Nights ,Kickback and Night Parties Mostly all events are organized by the Student Union Society and a person is elected every year to run as president and other positions are selected through voting.
Accommodation
- I took accommodation off campus, as on campus is really expensive—around 1k per month just for rent. Off campus I found on Facebook marketplace for $500 a month a private room, which includes all amenities like wifi electricity water heat and a shared washroom and kitchen.
- I would recommend finding off-campus housing, as on-campus housing is usually very high priced and as a student, it is not a good decision, as we can find better places outside campus.










Likes
- My Professor have been the best thing throughout my university journeyy. Being an international student it was hard tot maintain my grades but my professors helped me a lot, and supported me.
- The infrastructure is amazing and if you like to study in Nature then the university is your best free time study spot.
- The students here. There’s a huge diverse culture in the university which makes it interesting meeting new people everyday.
Dislikes
- The lack of hangout spots make the university look dull
- The food outlets close early in the university so you have to bring food in you have classes in the evening.
- They charge for each and every stupid stuff.
Campus Life
- The university hosts lots of events but not many of them compare to UBC but it’s not that bad; there are many events throughout the month.
- Like bunny yoga, mental health dog support, coffee night events during exam weeks, and many more.
- They also host movie nights in the ground, which makes it interesting throughout the semester.
Accommodation
- The university made a group for all the students that were going to join in from the next semester, which made it easier to connect with my classmates and more students in the university and through that WhatsApp group, I found my first ever roommates.
- I shifted in with them when I moved into this country but later on I found more friends and I have kept changing my houses.
- It’s not that hard to find housing here. I’ve already changed like six houses here and like, it’s not that hard.
Likes
- Yes I chose this university because it is a cheaper option to complete your bachelor's in Canada.
Campus Life
Campus life is quite good they offer a range of courses , they have excellent library but wifi facilities are not that great.
Accommodation
UFV has an on campus housing called baker house but it is quite expensive as compared to housing off campus.
Likes
- The fact they had a campus in Chandigarh. The fee wasn't too bad in comparison to other Canadian institutions.
- The fact they have a Campus in Chandigarh, India. So, Indian students can start their degree in the comfort of their home and can take a transfer to the Canadian campus after the 1st year or the 2nd year. This way you save up on tuition fees and also adapt to the Canadian Education System before moving to Canada. And after you graduate, you get a degree from the University without the mention of you being in a different campus for the first two years. It's the same degree you'd get if you studied in Canada for 4 years.
Dislikes
- The professors in Abbotsford Campus are very below average. They don't focus on actual learning, but just somehow finishing the courses and moving on to the next one. Out of the 20 courses I did in Abbotsford Campus, I only learned something new in maybe 2 or 3 courses. All the other courses were absolutely a waste of time. Even in a very practical course, they'll read off of a powerpoint presentation, without teaching anything practical or useful. Even the exams were useless. I don't think I learned anything that directly translated into my professional life.
Campus Life
It was decent. There were a few good clubs here and there. There was WiFi at all times. The library was pretty good, with high end computers, printers etc.
Accommodation
Average rental price in Canada when I got here in 2019 were around 500$ for a private room in a shared space. Now in 2023, it's close to 800-900$ for a private room in a shared space. If you want a whole apartment/basement for yourself. Then it's close to 1400$.
Likes
- I wanted to study abroad but wasn't ready to leave India so soon. They have a satellite campus in Chandigarh, where I belong, and offer transfer after attending it for one year. So, I thought this was the best opportunity to spend some time in India while receiving Canadian education.
Campus Life
The campus is absolutely stunning, with every other facility that you can think of. There is a huge library, many cafes, reading rooms, a stationery store, WiFi, a separate building for sports, a gym, etc. Other than that, they have different exciting events happening every week like movie nights, fests, creative activities, competitions, short trips, volunteering activities.
Accommodation
I live in a rented house with my friend. But there is accommodation provided by the college as well. Outside campus, you can live independently or in sharing, any which way your expenses allow.
Likes
- I wanted to expand my horizon and take more hands-on approach for my education, which most Indian colleges cannot do, hence i decided this college
- The subject is very hands-on and very interesting. more over the teacher and faculty is also very helpful. the campus is also fully AC. There is more practical test as compared to theory and the final test are also practical
Dislikes
- The campus is very small and some subjects are very hard. Moreover unlike Indian colleges where you have to pay a fine and reattempt the paper if you fail a subject, you have to spend 4 months and huge sums of money (depending on the course fee) to redo the exam
Campus Life
There are many college events and the infrastructure is also great though it is small.
Accommodation
The campus in Abbotsford is very big and has several buildings for different majors.
Likes
- I am happy I chose this university because due to the lesser strength of students compared to orher universities, professors can put more focus on us. We can reach professors easily and they are always ready to help. I had mental health problems and the university had resources for that too, my professors were very understanding. I would recommend this university
Campus Life
The UFV global team is wonderful. Its called team S&S and they host various events for bonding of students and just fun activities in general.
Accommodation
My family friends helped me find a private room for about 550 cad. the average for a pvt room is around 600-650 .
Campus Life
There is a wide range of co curricular activities in the Indian campus only. I don?t know much about Canadian campus. Even in the online environment we had so many co curriculars. For example, two Saturdays in a month, we have a Super Saturday kind of thing where the university invites professionals from India or from Canada or some students that have transferred to Canada for their Pep Talks. Also, we have lots of clubs like dance, music, acting, cooking, and graphics. I am currently the president of a club which is an international organization Close Master International. When we were on the campus, we had a Sports Week kind of thing where students used to participate in different sports. The university made arrangements like they booked a Football ground or Badminton Court or something. We also had Teachers vs Students match. We have a Pool Table, Carom, Chess so that students can relax during their classes. One of the biggest co curricular thing offered by the university is Company Program. So every year, the university interviews the interested students and selects one of them and forms a company. So, they decide on a product, go to investors, do the investments, develop the product, sell it and they even have their shares. There is also a Tech Gear activity especially for computer students. They work with different university professionals and develop applications, websites or some hardware stuffs as well.
Accommodation
We don't get accommodation on our own very easily here, they provide us accommodation which is really good and if we don't opt for that then it would be difficult for us.
Accommodation
Yes, I live on campus its called the Baker's house. Right now because of COVID, we all are assigned one room without any room mate. Otherwise there is one room with two beds.
I initially took admission in UFV India and then I took transfer to UFV, Canada. One of the reasons was easy transfer to Canadian campus. Also it is ranked well in Canada.
Accommodation
I live with my meternal grandparents, so I don't have to pay rent or share my room.
One of the branch of UFV was in Chandigarh, so we could transfer to Canada after completing 2 years of our degree.
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