The University of Phoenix will be closing its Canadian operations approximately September 2010.. University of Phoenix has been providing educational opportunities to the working adult population for over 25 years. The University’s original model was founded to address several key problems regarding the availability and applicability of traditional teaching and service methods with respect to the working adult student. The result was a unique learning experience that allowed working adult students to develop both affective and cognitive skills through intense and concentrated courses. These courses met in physical locations during the evening and weekend hours. The University of Phoenix in Vancouver offers degree programs for students in business, education, human services, nursing, healthcare, and technology. Degrees are conferred by the University of Phoenix through its central administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The campus is located near Vancouver in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Classes tend to be smaller and the instructors are working practitioners in their field.