Program Overview

Program Overview

The UFV India-Canada Studies certificate is designed to provide students with insight into the Indian sub-continent and its Diaspora to enhance their major field of study. The program includes courses in Indian culture, society, history, and language to deepen students' understanding of the people and the relations between India and Canada.

Program Benefits

• Located in a major South Asian population centre, UFV offers ideal opportunities for learning, networking, and research.
• The university has a campus in Chandigarh, India, as well as partnerships with other Indian universities.
• The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) is housed at UFV, creating great opportunities for research and collaboration.

Career Outlook

• The second largest ethnic group in Abbotsford is South Asian, comprising 21.7% of the population.
• B.C. and Canada have major economic and cultural ties to India, with opportunities for exporters, investors, and innovators.
• Having an in-depth understanding of Indian culture, history, and economics adds value to students' résumés, opening doors of opportunity in various fields.

Research Opportunities

• Students can engage in research that promotes sharing and trade between India and Canada on topics relating to the economy, society, or education.
• Opportunities for study tours of India to experience the country's institutions and culture firsthand.

Graduate Studies

• The India-Canada Studies certificate is a great starting point for graduate studies in South Asian studies or other related disciplines.