About the university
Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver is a private campus of the US university Fairleigh Dickinson University. It opened in downtown Vancouver in 2007, and students graduate with an FDU (US) degree. Programmes include the Bachelor of Business Administration (AACSB-accredited, with an International Business concentration), the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, the Master of Administrative Science and the Master of Hospitality Management Studies.
Fees are set in US dollars: for 2026-27, undergraduates who started on or after Fall 2023 pay US$764 per credit and most graduate students US$1,145 per credit. The MS in Applied Computer Science is no longer accepting new applications. PALs are in limited supply, and FDU says it may not issue one to every applicant.
- Opened
- September 2007, as the fourth campus of US-based Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Students
- Students from more than 60 countries; FDU as a whole has about 12,000 students
- Location
- Downtown Vancouver (Yaletown); a new campus in Oakridge is planned
- Degrees
- US degrees awarded by Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Tuition (2026-27, in US dollars)
- Undergraduate US$764 per credit (new students); graduate US$1,145 per credit (US$1,080 for the MHA)
- Housing
- No on-campus housing
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- UG entrance
Undergraduate merit scholarships
Value: Amount not published
Eligibility: International undergraduate applicants are considered automatically; no separate application
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate programmes: BBA (120 credits), BS in Information Technology (122 credits) and BA in Individualized Studies (120 credits, including a Hospitality and Tourism Management specialisation).
- Most undergraduates take a Math Placement Test; an English Placement Test may also be a condition of the offer.
- Apply through the FDU Vancouver applicant portal (US$100 application fee). The deposit amount is shown in the Letter of Offer.
Postgraduate
- FDU accepts a 3-year Indian bachelor's degree for its graduate programmes if you have 1st Class/Division and your institution is NAAC-accredited at grade A or better, or is an Institution of National Importance (rule stated on the MSACS admission page).
- Graduate programmes include the Master of Administrative Science and the Master of Hospitality Management Studies (which includes an interview).
- Conditions such as a backlog certificate or proof of name change must be met before the Letter of Acceptance is issued.
Documents
- Attested or official transcripts and mark sheets showing all attempts, failures and retakes
- Degree certificates and diplomas
- English test result
- Passport information page
- Résumé (recommended for graduate programmes)
- Provincial Attestation Letter, if FDU issues one
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (graduate) | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| PTE Academic (graduate) | 62 overall (Reading, Listening, Speaking 55; Writing 60) |
| TOEFL iBT (graduate) | 88 overall, no band below 20 (or 4.5 on the 1–6 scale, no band below 4.0) |
| Duolingo English Test (graduate) | 120 overall, no subscore below 115 |
| Class 12 English waiver | Not offered for India; exemptions cover Canadian or US English 12, IB, AP, GCSE and listed English-speaking countries |
Accommodation and living costs
FDU Vancouver has no on-campus housing. A housing coordinator helps students find rentals in Vancouver (fduvanhousing@fdu.edu). No rent figures are published on the pages we checked.
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Campus and location
The campus is in downtown Vancouver's Yaletown district, near the Vancouver Public Library. FDU plans a new campus in Oakridge.
- Classes lead to US degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
- Academic English support through an Integrated Learning Centre starts in Winter 2027.
- English pathway programmes are offered through partner language schools.
- The BBA is AACSB-accredited.
Careers and graduate outcomes
FDU Vancouver offers career services for students. Jobs are not guaranteed. Check how a US degree earned in Canada is treated for work permits in our Canada country guide and on IRCC's site.
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FAQs
What are FDU Vancouver's fees?
FDU Vancouver charges in US dollars. For 2026-27, undergraduate tuition is US$764 per credit for students who started on or after Fall 2023, and graduate tuition is US$1,145 per credit (US$1,080 for the MHA). Graduate programmes run 30–36 credits. Technology and other fees are extra.
Can I still apply for the MS in Applied Computer Science?
No. FDU says the MSACS is no longer accepting new applications. Current and accepted students will be supported to finish by 2028.
Does FDU Vancouver accept a three-year Indian degree?
FDU's MSACS admission page accepts a 3-year Indian degree with 1st Class/Division from a NAAC A-grade (or better) institution or an Institution of National Importance. Check the requirements page for your programme.
Is there student housing?
No. FDU Vancouver has no on-campus housing, but a housing coordinator helps students find rentals.
Sources
- FDU Vancouver: welcome to the Vancouver campus (opens in a new tab)
- FDU Vancouver: international tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- FDU Vancouver: English proficiency (graduate) (opens in a new tab)
- FDU Vancouver: undergraduate programme requirements (opens in a new tab)
- FDU Vancouver: MSACS admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
- FDU Vancouver: international students admission journey (opens in a new tab)
Official website: fdu.edu/campuses/vancouver-campus/welcome-vancouver-campus (opens in a new tab)
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