University Canada West is a private for-profit university in British Columbia in Canada. It was founded in 2004 by David F. Strong, the former president of the University of Victoria. This university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business and management. The owner of this university is Global University System. This university was minted to cater to British Columbia students who had been turned away from the province's public universities. This university has been recognised for its services to higher education in Canada.  University Canada West is also recognised for its strong points such as teaching, academic development, employability and online learning. As a business-oriented university, it provides students with the experience to succeed in their careers and scholarships to recognise students' academic excellence.