UFV admission policies are flexible and you can learn in a variety of ways: full-time, part-time, in-class, online, as part of a structured program or one completely tailored to your interests.
Many of our programs ladder into one another, allowing you to earn a one-year certificate and/or a two-year diploma on the way to completing a full degree.
Note: International students follow different steps. Visit UFV International to find out how to apply, review program options, admission requirements, tuition and fees, and dates and deadlines.
Academic year
The standard academic year consists of a fall semester (September–December) and Winter semester (January–April).
UFV also offers an optional summer semester (May-August) which gives you the opportunity to do full-time studies, combine part-time studies and work, or take a study break. Taking summer courses gives you the opportunity of completing a credential sooner than the standard length of time; for example; instead of four years for a degree, it may only take three or three and a half years.
While a slightly lighter course load is permitted in an academic semester, it is not a popular option because it lengthens the usual time it takes to complete a credential and increases the overall cost of studies.
