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Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford Campus University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford Campus, Canada

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CAD 17184

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies (GDS) is a broadly interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the critical academic knowledge, skills and experience required to function effectively as development professionals in Canada or abroad or to continue on to graduate or other professional studies.

In addition to learning history and theory of development processes, and analyzing current global practices, international or domestic internships provide opportunities to make contacts and build skills.

The program:

  • Equips you with strong advocacy, problem-solving, research, and writing skills.
  • Promotes intercultural dialogue locally and abroad by drawing on topics in economics, political science, anthropology, sociology and communications.
  • Presents unique internship opportunities with development organizations in Canada and internationally so you can apply what you learn in a global context.
  • Develops focused disciplinary knowledge and skills by fulfilling requirements for a minor or an interdisciplinary concentration.
  • Grounds you in the history and theory of global development processes and examines current debates in development practice.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, May 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Sep 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17184

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

  Amount offered per recipient Number per year Who this is available to Application deadline
International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (Renewable)


Learn more about the Excellence Entrance Scholarship
CAD $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years) 10

You are eligible for this scholarship if:

  • You apply to study at UFV.
  • You are in your graduating year or have recently graduated.You are eligible for this scholarship if:
  • You apply to study at UFV.
  • You are in your graduating year or have recently graduated.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You are automatically considered when you apply to UFV if you meet the eligibility criteria.
International British Columbia High School Entrance Scholarship


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CAD $5,000 5 If you are an international high school student, you are eligible if you attend one of the following:
  • A secondary school in B.C.
  • An offshore high school that has been inspected and certified by the B.C. government.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You are automatically considered when you apply to UFV if you meet the eligibility criteria.

 

Scholarships are available to students with outstanding academic achievements and awarded on a competitive basis. We require a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for scholarship eligibility. 

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