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Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies - Humanities
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver Campus, Canada
CAD 22989
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 140
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
70
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Pursue a personalized academic journey with the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies (BAIS) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver. This flexible liberal arts program empowers students to tailor their education to align with their unique career aspirations and interests. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current profession, pivot to a new field, or complete a degree started elsewhere, the BAIS program offers the adaptability, flexibility and support to help you achieve your goals. Located in downtown Vancouver, FDU Vancouver provides an enriching in-person learning environment complemented by experiential opportunities and a diverse academic community.
Program Highlights
1. Customizable Curriculum: Design your own academic path by selecting courses across various concentrations, allowing for single or double concentrations aligned with your career goals.
2. Generous Transfer Credit Policy: Accepts up to 90 transfer credits, enabling students with prior post-secondary education to accelerate degree completion. Learn more about undergraduate transfer credit.
3. Experiential Learning: Engage in internships, field trips, and study abroad programs to gain practical experience and global perspectives (see details).
Expert Faculty & Small Class Sizes: Benefit from small class sizes, personalized advising, and instruction from faculty with academic and industry expertise.
4. Accelerated Educational Advancement: BAIS students have the opportunity to transition into the Master of Administrative Studies program by substituting undergraduate courses with graduate-level equivalents (two core and one elective), allowing students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less than six years.
5. Six concentrations in various professional areas to meet global needs and demands in business. The concentrations include:
- Applied Technology
- Business
- Communications
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Humanities
- International Relations
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 15 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70.0 Minimum Listening - 9.0 Minimum Reading - 10.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 16.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 52.0 Minimum Listening - 43.0 Minimum Reading - 48.0 Minimum Writing - 51.0 Minimum Speaking - 42.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
22989
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 140
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
We are committed to recognizing and supporting academically talented undergraduate applicants from all over the world. As a prospective student, you will be considered for our prestigious scholarships without the need for a separate application. Once you submit your undergraduate admission application, your academic achievements will be considered for these scholarships. All scholarships are still subject to approval.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) calculation for scholarship awards is based on the last 3 years of high school. Students who have completed 30 or more credits at a university level program will be evaluated on their post-secondary academic performance. Most vocational and technical programs are not considered for scholarships.
| Gregory H. Olsen Scholarship | The Gregory H. Olsen Scholarship offers international students a prestigious scholarship opportunity available at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Vancouver Campus. | ||
| Eligibility | Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) equivalent to 3.5/4.0 (US system) | ||
| Scholarship Amount | 2025-2026 Undergraduate Tuition before Scholarship | 2025-2026 Gregory H. Olsen Scholarship Amount | 2025-2026 Undergraduate Tuition after Scholarship |
| $742 per credit | $222.60 per credit | $519.40 per credit | |
| $22,260 for 30 credits (a regular full-time, annual course load) | $6,678 for 30 credits | $15,582 for 30 credits | |
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