Colleges in Canada

Algonquin College and Humber College are both good institutions and have their own strengths as well as weaknesses. According to the QS World University Rankings 2022, Algonquin College secured the rank #1531, whereas Humber College claimed the rank #1423. On the basis of rankings, Humber College has an upper hand.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:

Yes, the University of the Fraser Valley allows students to work while studying in the university. Students have access to working on-campus during their semester. They can get work experience and schedule their work hours so that it do not interfere with the student's courses. Once a candidate has been a student for six months, they can also apply for an off-campus work permit.

Also read: Part-time jobs for Indian students in Canada

Yes, University of the Fraser Valley offers limited, but generous scholarships to their international students. Candidates do not need to apply separately for these scholarships as they are automatically considered when they apply to UFV if they meet the eligibility criteria. Some of the most popular University of the Fraser Valley scholarships for international students are:

One of the most important admission requirements at Algonquin College is the fulfillment of English language proficiency exam scores from international students. Students must've achieve the minimum score requirements mentioned in the table below in order to get enrolled in Algonquin College.

Note: IELTS Academic is the only acceptable test for students residing in India and Pakistan, with no band lower than 6 as IELTS 6.0 is the requirement for the SDS Study Permit Application.

The admission for Post-Secondary Bachelor programmes has the following requirements:

• One of the following certificates have to be submitted with a minimum mark as per AC programme:

1. High Secondary Certificate (HSC)
2. The India Senior School Certificate
3. The Pre-University Examination Certificate
4. The Intermediate Examination Certificate

• English Language requirements is a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS Academic.
• Copy of passport

Prospective students of the University of the Fraser Valley can apply through the application portal available on the university's website. While applying to UFV, students are required to submit the documents listed below:

Bachelor's Courses:

• Application fee of $150 = INR 12,486; and
• High school transcript (s); OR
• Interim high school transcript (s) - if currently enrolled in Grade XII; and
• Proof of proficiency in English language (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DET).

Master's Courses:

• Application fee of $250 = INR 20,810;
• Bachelor's degree transcripts;
• Proof of proficiency in English language (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DET).

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.24

University of the Fraser Valley sends an official letter of acceptance, once a student is considered eligible to be selected for the programme they applied for. When the candidate receives an offer of admission, they must submit payment to confirm their acceptance. If they do not meet the payment deadline, they will have to re-apply for a future semester.

Students can refer to the table below for UFV's payment deadlines, according to the term of choice:

Once a candidate has applied to the University of the Fraser Valley within the deadlilnes and submitted all the application materials required, it takes UFV a time span of about six weeks to review application and confirm whether the applicant is eligible to be selected for the programme they applied for. If admitted, students receive an official letter of acceptance, which may be conditional. When the candidate receives an offer of admission, they must submit payment to confirm their acceptance. If they do not meet the payment deadline, they will have to re-apply for a future semester.