May 7, 2012 - Upcoming Events at University Canada West
At University Canada West, we understand that choosing a university takes careful consideration. The following events will give prospective students the opportunity to learn more about University Canada West and what it has to offer.More
February 3, 2012 - Message from the President - Quality Assurance
University Canada West is an approved degree granting institution. Our authority to grant degrees falls under provincial jurisdiction as Canada does not have a national or regional accreditation system for post-secondary institutions.More
January 17, 2012 - UCW President's Message - January 2012
It is the start of a new calendar year, and beyond wishing students, faculty, and staff well in 2012, I am taking this opportunity to initiate a series of UCW updates from the President's Office.More
January 16, 2012 - What's In Store for 2012
A new year brings about resolutions, goals and planning. The same is happening at University Canada West. This year, students can look forward to...More
April 4, 2011 - Relocation of UCW Main Campus
In February 2011, under Resolution of the Board and in consultation with the Ministry, University Canada West's main campus was transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia.More
December 8, 2009 - Dr. Verna Magee-Shepherd named acting president at University Canada West
Dr. Verna Magee-Shepherd has been named as acting president at University Canada West. She will assume her responsibilities at once. Dr. Shepherd's s extensive post-secondary experience has spanned the university, college and institute sectors. Her roles have included undergraduate teaching and positions as Associate Dean, Dean, Vice President (S...More
December 17, 2008 - Sports Academy, University Canada West Campus Planned for Comox Valley
A Florida-based sports-training academy announced plans yesterday to open a school in the Comox Valley.
The IMG Academy, which hopes to open within five years, is to be part of the $1.5-billion Sage Hills development planned about 10 minutes south of Courtenay. Besides the sports academy, the proposed development would include a new University Ca...More
November 17, 2008 - Sage Hills and University Canada West Announce Partnership
A proposed 2,040-acre project in the Comox Valley, being developed by IAC-Independent Academies Canada Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LearningWise Inc, which outlines the details of a formal agreement, expected by January 2006.
That agreement will see LINC operate its University Canada West (University Canada West), as well as...More
November 8, 2008 - The Architecture of Education: University Canada West Builds New Victoria Campus
University Canada West's new Victoria campus is being built from the ground up with academic excellence in mind.
The campus is being designed so that all students get the help they need to succeed and by creating a learning environment where students engage in thought-provoking dialogue and debate with professors in uniquely small class size.
T...More
October 4, 2008 - University Canada West Partners on Academy of Languages
Canada's newest university and one of Victoria's oldest ESL schools, announced today the purchase of the Canadian College of Business & Language (CCBL), to mutually expand English and other language-related training to the international market through CCBL's network of agents and contacts worldwide.Under the Agreement, Canadian College will fo...More
October 3, 2008 - University Canada West Opens Doors, Makes History
Class is now in session at the first private, self-supporting university approved under the BC Degree Authorization Act. University Canada West began its first classes on September 26, 2005 with a founding class of 19 students. The first degree offered is a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Technology. Students will also be able to study for Comm...More
October 3, 2008 - New Private University Opens Its Doors
University Canada West, the first private sector corporate university established under new BC legislation, is celebrating its grand opening.
Based in Victoria, British Columbia, University Canada West is an innovative milestone in BC's education, opening new learning opportunities, and building Victoria's reputation in i...More
August 16, 2008 - Radius Development to Revitalize Downtown Victoria
Ground was broken yesterday on the $160-million Radius development project . Mixing residential, commercial, and educational space, the development will cover 350,000 square feet.
Waywell Development will immediately start work on blasting the site bordered by Douglas Street, Blanshard Street, Caledonia Avenue and Herald Street for underground pa...More
August 16, 2008 - BC Government Approves New University
The BC government has approved the first private university under the British Columbia Degree Authorization Act. University Canada West will offer a range of degree programs in the Arts, Sciences, and Business with a practical orientation that builds on the strengths of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Canada. Its Bachelor of Commerce MBA d...More
August 10, 2008 - University Canada West Levels the Playing Field Between Local and International Students
International students at University Canada West will no longer pay higher fees than Canadian residents, the school has announced.University Canada West is the first Canadian university to level the tuition playing field for international students, the school's presidents said."It is our belie that as we are self-funded we can offer what the mains...More
June 10, 2008 - Degree Guarantee – University Canada West Backs its MBA Program
University Canada West has launched a program that guarantees MBA graduation. The program assures graduation to students who meet the school's entrance requirements and follow the University Canada West Graduation Guarantee Contract. Simply put, if a qualified applicant agrees to and actively engages in the University Canada West learning model by...More
May 25, 2008 - University Canada West Establishes Awards Program
University Canada West has announced a limited number of renewable Awards valued at $1000 each to recognize and encourage the development of well rounded students.Each of these Awards is available to University Canada West students who show evidence of particular achievement in their own areas of special interest and talent. For this year only, e...More
March 20, 2008 - Framework Agreement Signed for Private University in the Comox Valley
IAC-Independent Academies Canada has signed a framework agreement with LearningWise Inc. (LINC) under which LINC will operate the main campus of its University Canada West as well as a private Kindergarten to Grade 12 School at Sage Hills.
The agreement, signed on March 9, 2006 in the Comox Valley, is a follow-up to the M...More
March 5, 2008 - Private Victoria University Preps for Launch
University Canada West, housed in the former Blanshard Elementary School, will open in September becoming the first private for-profit university in the country authorized by any government. A Bachelor of Commerce with a specialty in Technology Management and an MBA will be the inaugural offerings in the 36,000-square-foot facility that's currentl...More