Université de la Vallée de Fraser - Abbotsford, British Columbia

saïd I.

C'est très agréable

Ahsan Y.

Depending on your major and courses that you're pursuing, it could be a good or bad undergraduate university. I'm doing a BSc. in Biochemistry, so my experience has been good so far.

Small classroom sizes are great for the purpose of studying. They allow you to focus and interact more with the instructor and your peers, therefore providing less distractions and a greater sense of direction within the class.

However, the limited capacity for students might also pose problems with enrolling into classes. While my major hasn't caused too many problems, other students in more sought-after majors such as computer science, computer information systems (CIS), general studies etc. have likely had it worse when enrolling to core classes.

The science labs are accessible, and have all the basic necessities needed for hands-on experience. However, if we need to pursue more complicated and technical goals, some fundamental instruments are unavailable (such as an x-ray crystallographer, higher-grade mass spectrometer, etc). This is only owed to it not being an explicit research university like UBC, which is understandable given the circumstances.

The university life isn't too considerable to say the least. Not many events and not too much engagement. But given that it's a small institution, I think the amount of events that happen per year are satisfactory.

I also don't appreciate the lack of post-undergraduate options offered by the university, but it hasn't caused much of a problem to me so far.

When it comes to locational aesthetic alone, it's genuinely beautiful since it's located in the heart of the Fraser Valley. I'm a man who personally enjoys nature a lot and I love every second outside of the campus' interior. Personally, it appeals a lot to the eye.

All in all, it's a good place if you want to study and finish your undergrad, but not the best place if you want to have a pure college-life experience.

John L.

I attended UFV from Fall 2024 - Winter 2025 to fulfill prereqs for a program at a different school. I was satisfied with the quality of education (given I was studying in the sciences I can’t speak on humanities stuff) and all the professors I had were solid and available outside of class. It’s definitely a commuter school where most come in for their classes then leave immediately after their last lecture.

Jarrett N.

Small class sizes which is nice.

Constant construction on campus.
Professors are very hit or miss, but mostly miss. I have to search up my professors on rate my prof in every class as a lot cannot teach or run classes properly.

Andrew S.

Cafeteria is being renovated, but actually a decent amount of food options. Tim Hortons, Triple O's, Noodle Box, and two cafes. Classes are in small classrooms like high school which is kind of nice. Social life and events are lacking, mostly niche / smaller events tied to clubs. Not many clubs, but a few good options. Get involved!

H S.

UFV Continuing Education has been a huge nightmare to deal with. In particular: Jessica Cottrill and Navi Rai.

An $800 unresolved dispute has caused me so much emotional stress and has been very frustrating. I feel I’m being scammed.

Last year in May 2024, I was supposed to have a practicum. I was only given the location and times of my practicum about 3 weeks beforehand…

Unfortunately, I had a scheduling conflict with work and needed to reschedule the practicum. I told UFV and they said I was able to change the dates to another time.

Continuing Education left out an important detail - that I would have to pay the practicum fee of $800. I was never ever informed of this when I was in contact with Jessica from Continuing Ed regarding my situation.

They have taken no accountability for the large error. Their lack of transparency has been very unprofessional. Navi sent me a bunch of useless links trying to back up their story.

The links didn’t say anything about myself being charged a substantial penalty in May, 2024. I see now UFV added in changes to the website. This information was put in after I had the conflict.

Continuing Education has been more interested in arguing than finding a solution. Jessica should have told me about the $800 when I stated I had to make some alterations. I tired reasoning with Navi, who took over communication in the summer for months and it was exhausting. A giant waste of time.

I did not withdraw, cancel, or am not asking for a refund. I’m asking the unjust fee to be waived. UFV was completely dishonest with me and I’ve received no apology.

I was told by Student Services to reach out to Office of the Registrar. I sent them an email complaining; they didn’t even bother to respond to me. Instead they forwarded my email to the person I complained against..

Beware. This university will not communicate properly with you and then try to blame you, and scam you into paying.

I would like to compete my practicum so I can be done with these lousy people.

All I wanted was to further my education and instead it has been a headache. Incredibly disappointed on how I’m being treated.

Erin M.

They registration and enrollment process is jumbled and confusing. Different requirements depending on who you talk to. Its not automated or easy to navigate. Not neurodivergent friendly in the least.

Simmi B.

The local university, pretty affordable for domestic students but like other universities they charge an arm and a leg for international students. The campus in Abby itself is not bad, they have a few decent places to get food or drinks, the professors are hit or miss and the services as well such as tutoring or mental health support. It depends who you get appointments with but they are always booked far in advance. Did graduate from there recently and am going back for another semester or so but not your dream university, sorta just a university.