Farleigh Dickinson University – Vancouver

The Vancouver campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University (often called FDU Vancouver) is an international branch located in Vancouver. Established in 2007, it allows students to earn an American degree while studying in Canada, making it unique among private universities.

📍 Key Features

• Located in downtown Vancouver (Yaletown area)
• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in:
  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Provides small class sizes and personalized learning
• Includes co-op and internship opportunities for practical experience
• Hosts students from 60+ countries, creating a diverse global environment

👉 A major advantage is that students receive a U.S.-accredited degree while studying in Canada.

🏆 Ranking Details

🌍 Global & Institutional Ranking

• Times Higher Education lists the Vancouver campus as part of FDU’s global system (no separate high ranking position, but recognized internationally)
• The main university is ranked:
  • Among “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes
  • Top regional university (North USA) by U.S. News & World Report
  • Strong rankings in business, nursing, and hospitality programs

💼 Subject-Specific Rankings

• Hospitality programs ranked:
  • #15 globally by CEOWORLD (2025)
• Business school recognized by:
  • Princeton Review as a top business school

👉 Note: The Vancouver campus itself is not separately ranked highly, but it benefits from the overall reputation and rankings of the main FDU university.