At University Canada West, we are immensely proud to have been recognized by the following bodies, for our services to higher-education in Canada and accredited by ACBSP for our MBA and Bachelor of Commerce programs and Languages Canada for our University Access Courses.


The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation identifies BC public and private post-secondary institutions that have met or exceeded provincial government-recognized standards for quality assurance and consumer protection. UCW has received permission from EQA to use its seal on its materials.



University Canada West has earned ACBSP Global Business Accreditation for its MBA and BCom degree programs. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree levels worldwide.



University Canada West is a member of the BC Transfer System (BCCAT) with hundreds of credit transfer arrangements to other post-secondary institutions.



EduCanada is a brand that supports the international education offer of Canadian provinces and territories. EduCanada and the leaf design is a trademark of the Government of Canada and is subject to a Master Licence Agreement between the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD).



Languages Canada is Canada’s national language education association representing more than 225 private and public language education members that offer accredited English and French programs.



AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.



Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is an association of educational institutions that are engaged in internationalizing education programs, student services, campuses and communities. They seek to enhance their members’ knowledge and skills in cross-cultural communications, managing services for inbound and outbound students, and developing capacity-building projects abroad.



University Canada West has earned NCMA National Accreditation for its MBA and BCom degree programs from CIM | Chartered Managers Canada. CIM | Chartered Managers Canada offers a comprehensive National Accreditation process that reviews college and university programs and grants equivalency to the association’s Chartered Management Program (CMP).



University Canada West is proud to be officially recognized as an affiliate collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association. The University launched the UCW Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter in January 2020 to bring together students and marketing professionals to connect, learn and find inspiration.



University Canada West is pleased to be a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), furthering campus efforts to build a thriving, equitable and ecologically just world. Through membership in AASHE, UCW receives support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout its campuses and in the community.



University Canada West is pleased to be a member of the BC Tech Association. BC Tech is a non-profit dedicated to making BC the best place to grow and scale a tech company. The Association is a trusted and respected voice for the tech sector in British Columbia.



As a BGA member institution, students of UCW are able to access BGA’s individual membership, which offers a range of tools and resources designed to support the professional and personal development of business students and graduates, free of charge. Tools available within the BGA member platform include CV building services, a job search function, skill assessments, thought-leadership, partner discounts and much more.