University of Canada West

University Canada West (UCW) is a private, for-profit university located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 2005, it focuses primarily on business and management education, offering programs such as the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The university operates two modern campuses in downtown Vancouver and has a highly international student population, with students from over 100 countries. It is accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and holds ACBSP accreditation for its business programs.

Rankings of University Canada West

Global & National Rankings (EduRank 2026)

• World Ranking: #5291
• North America: #1475
• Canada: #83
• British Columbia: #15
• Vancouver: #3

These rankings are based on research output, reputation, and alumni impact. UCW appears in rankings for subjects like business, computer science, and social sciences, though generally in lower tiers globally.

QS & Other Recognition

• QS Stars Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 Stars overall)
• Among only a few institutions in North America to receive this rating
• 5 Stars in:
  • Teaching
  • Employability
  • Online Learning
  • Social Impact
  • Inclusiveness

⚠️ Note: UCW is not listed in the QS World University Rankings (top 1500 globally), but QS Stars is a separate rating system evaluating specific performance indicators.