United Pacific College is a private career college in Richmond, British Columbia, offering diploma and certificate programs in career-related fields.
United Pacific College (UPC) is a private career college founded in 1998. It is licensed to offer post-secondary education in Richmond, British Columbia, and its address is 8888 Odlin Cres, Richmond BC V6X 3Z8. The college is devoted to providing quality education for deserving new immigrants and local students with a lack of opportunity.
UPC offers a 60-credit diploma program, a variety of short-term courses, and diploma and certificate programs in career-related fields. Its Business Administration and Management Diploma program has been approved by PTIRU. Students receive guidance from instructors with over 20 years of UPC teaching experience, along with practical training. Senior Educational Administrator Natasha Lin oversees program development and institutional strategy.
UPC has a Richmond Campus, with office hours Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The college offers a Learning Support Centre, and learning support is also available from each program's lead instructor.
UPC offers admission to its General Studies Diploma Program, Business Administration and Management Diploma Program, and English as a Second Language Diploma Program. The college is well-connected with employers across multiple industries and regularly receives job postings from its employer network.
UPC is registered with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education Skills and Training. It is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and has received the EQA seal of approval from the ministry. The college has Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL) and government funding approved for BC Student Aid.