University Access Program

Program Overview

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University Access Program

The University Access Program (UAP) accredited by Languages Canada covers everything you need for an undergraduate education in an English-speaking institution. The program focuses on Academic English, ensuring that you will be able to study, and complete assignments and examinations with confidence.

Fees

• Domestic Fees: $5,198
• International Fees: $6,017

Intakes

• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer

Delivery

• On-Campus

Changes to the University Access Program (UAP)

As of February 25, 2025, UCW no longer admits students into the MBA program through UAP. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the requirements for direct admission at the time of application. MBA students currently enrolled in preparatory programs will complete their courses as planned before starting the MBA program.

Please note that UCW will no longer offer University Access Courses (UAC) 010 or 020 starting in the Winter 2025 Term in January.

Students needing to improve their English Proficiency are encouraged to connect with one of our ESL Pathway Partners.

If you have not met the minimum English language requirements for undergraduate program entry, you can still improve your English skills and qualify for your degree at University Canada West.

What You Will Learn

• Structuring of paragraphs, introductions and conclusions
• Writing using a variety of extended essay genres
• Paraphrasing and summarizing while avoiding plagiarism
• Coherently synthesizing the ideas of other academics with your own
• Referencing style and rules (such as APA and Harvard)
• Sourcing, scanning and selecting materials
• Critically evaluating sources
• Effective notetaking from lectures, and utilizing information
• Expressing yourself clearly and confidently in writing and presentations
• Giving clear, well delivered oral presentations

Course Structure

UAP students have 15 hours per week of class time, all of which helps you build academic English, critical thinking and research skills using a variety of instructional resources. There is ongoing assessment throughout each course with a focus on developing competence in obtaining the necessary reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for university academic success.

Entry Requirements

You can meet the English proficiency requirements for admission to our undergraduate degree programs by successfully completing the advanced level of The University Access Program (UAC 030). Program range is three (3) months in length.

• Academic IELTS – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 030 Academic English Preparation (Advanced)

PTE

Overall Score	Overall Score	Overall Score	Overall Score	Overall Score
≥61	54-60	46-53	38-45	≤37
Writing Score	≥60	Requirement Met	UAP – 3 Months	Rejection	Rejection
Writing Score	53-59	UAP – 3 Months	UAP – 3 Months	Rejection	Rejection
Writing Score	≤52	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection

TOEFL (IBT)

Overall Score	≥88	80-87	70-79	60-69	≤59
All Sections ≥20	Requirement Met	UAP – 3 Months	N/A	N/A	N/A
One (or more) Sections ≤19	UAP – 3 Months	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection

TOEFL (PBT)

Overall score	≥75	550-574	525-549	500-524	≤499
Requirement Met	UAP – 3 Months	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection

Duolingo – Undergraduate Programs

English Entry	Overall score	Writing score
Direct	110	100*
UAP – 3 Months	105	100*

Cambridge Test

English Entry	Overall score
Direct	176
UAP – 3 Months	169

• Cambridge B2 First
• Cambridge C1 Advanced
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency

UAP Tuition Fees

2025 Fees

Domestic	International
$5,198*	$6,017*

2026 Fees

Domestic	International
$5,198*	$6,017*

*Tuition deposit for international students: $7,900 *First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

30% discount applies for Canadian Forces members and veterans on all programs.

Students deferring their start date, or changing their program, will be subject to any deposit or fee increases in effect at the time the change or deferral is approved.