To those complaining about the cost: I attend Adler partly because for the quality of the education it is relatively affordable. You don’t understand how lucky you are to have cheap public education in Canada. Yes, private school costs more and yes, it is expensive. However, nobody forced you to attend a private program, so complaining about that just doesn't make sense. Welcome to the lives of millions of American students such as myself. Adler is relatively inexpensive compared to almost all universities in the U.S. and I moved all the way here from the states partly because the other institutions were asking $90,000 USD by the end of the completion of the programs. Adler provides as many scholarship opportunities for students as they can and they give 10 times the amount of personalized attention big public universities give, so perhaps you ought to appreciate how fortunate you are or were to receive top notch instruction in classrooms with only 7-15 students and passionate, proficient professors. All professors are current practicing psychotherapists and the vast majority have PhD’s as well. The faculty truly make themselves available to help students and want them to succeed. The faculty and student body are diverse, kind, caring, and sensitive to social justice issues. The social justice practicum puts us in the field helping those disadvantaged in the BC community. I’m enjoying learning a lot about Adlerian psychology and how to be an effective counselor for different ages in the counseling psychology program (school and youth concentration). They gave everybody a card with money on it to help with transportation. Everybody is receiving health insurance through the university immediately even before they are able to receive it through BC and it only cost around $300. We are required to take an indigenous course from indigenous perspectives. It isn’t perfect but nothing is and it’s very good. Compared to the mainstream, which I’m too familiar with sadly, it’s fantastic! They talk about privilege and racism and inequities and are trying. I mean, did you really think a private school would be cheap? They have to pay the faculty a decent living, isn’t that also part of social justice? I do believe they are preparing us well for counseling careers and we will make plenty of money back in the future. Of course, nobody becomes a counselor for the money. The staff and students truly care about counseling and are very present in class and hardworking. Many wish to serve their own cultural/other communities upon graduation, which they are saying themselves are underserved in mental healthcare and need counselors who look like them. That’s so awesome! I myself would like to serve refugees, immigrants, Spanish speakers and religious minorities. For a small school, it’s impressive how much impact it has and will have with these former and current students and staff determined to make a difference! The community of alumni is warm and supportive and there are many job networking opportunities. The program is very collaborative rather than competitive, which is refreshing. It is not perfect but they seem open to feedback for improvement. I wish all the people I’ve met who love Adler would review it! Too bad it’s the naysayers as most people have had a good experience.

I was planing to apply to their Master of Art Therapy and had been working on the prerequisites for 3 years while working full time. 2 weeks ago I had finally worked up the nerve to book an appointment with admissions to get a tour of the campus. I was 15 minutes early and had written down a number of questions to ask. When I was introduced to a Admissions Adviser, I was told that because the person I was previously emailing on and off for the past 3 years quit, that they did not know I was coming and that they only had 30 minutes to talk to me. During those 30 minutes, she barely showed me around, we only walked around the second floor slowly as if to kill time. I tried my best to ask all my questions within the brief time period I was given. During this time, the Admissions Adviser not only questioned my passion for the program, but told me my GPA was too low, inferring I was not smart enough to attend this program. As someone with multiple learning disabilities, I am used to having my intelligence questioned and having to prove myself through hard work, but never have I experienced it so bluntly, to my face, by an administration representative. The GPA aspect was particularly confusing as I have a 3.1 GPA from my BFA and have been getting a C or higher in all my psychology classes, which is the requirements that are stated on their website. I had already emailed and double checked about my GPA with admissions over a year ago. I was told that my GPA was not a problem as long as I continued to get C’s or higher in the rest of my prerequisite classes. During the tour I was not only told differently, but that also, because my GPA was so low, I would probably not have the emotional intelligence or the intellectually intelligence necessary for the program or to become a counsellor in general. It felt like a slap in the face, given the 3 years I have invested in online classes. If this is how potential applicants are treated, I have to ask myself how their actual students who are paying over $72,000, many using student loans, are being treated. I emailed Admissions and CC the president of the University to complain about the way I was treated and have not received any response. I may have dodged a $72,000 bullet, but I can’t get the 3 years of time I spent on classes back.

Studying in Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) in Vancouver is the worst thing in my life! In this field, they teach you the existing systematic discrimination, but it is not only a theoretical lesson. You can learn it practically, because they behave you oppressively! Adler University is a kind of residential school of indigenous people where you can completely understand the meaning of humiliation! Their tool is threatening! I am so sorry for myself to lose my money and health together at this university. High tuition, high oppression, high depression, high stress, high pressure, and low respect!

Worst university in Vancouver today I went to the campus in Vancouver because of my sister but they didn’t let me go inside and just talked with me by phone and transfer my call to another person but nobody answer me My sister was applying there and for after she received refusal letter from immigration of canada and when she apply for refund her deposit just they need 30 days and already we passed 2 months , she didn’t receive any money yet.Anyway, today they didn’t let me go inside university and they talked to me very rude .

My experience at this place was horrible. I think the staff are well trained to put you in the corner for money. A money oriented institution. The management has horrible decisions. And for the class schedule and registered subjects, don't be shocked they cancel it and change it at any time!! Social justice there is just words!! The academic advisors and the program directors work together in order to corner you for money. My advice to you: Don't even think about it! Don't be trapped!

The Adler university Vancouver campus is one of the most terrible universities that I have seen in my life. If you are an international student and like your mental health never ever apply for Adler University Vancouver campus , you’ll waste your time and your money. This university never respects your efforts and humanity, just thinking money. It’s supposed at this university teaching social justice, but you’ll face significant injustice environment.

My experience at Adler has been one of the most significant life events in the last few years. I still remember the night of applying and submitting all documents online and my partner telling me that I'm sure to get accepted. Still to this day, the journey has been surreal at times, grounding at others, a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Adler is where I go to school. We are back on campus & it's kind if weird. Masks on for 3 hours. I know others have to wear them longer. Just not used to it yet. It's a great school as far as academics go & before Covid it was a fun place to be. Something interesting was usually going on. It will be that way again. Someday.

Adler’s admissions advisor, will tell you that if you take a $1000 counselling skills workshop taught by them that you will increase your chances of getting in to the masters program and get a Reference letter at the end. Surprise surprise I didn’t get in and they refused to give me the reference letter after.

The admission person in charge has no idea what they are doing. She said I would not qualify for the masters based on my GPA when I had been working towards increasing my GPA for the last 2 years. They also declined my application before receiving all the information. Stay away from this place.

They sometimes have parties in the roof garden and play loud music bothering residential buildings around, including us on the upper floors facing the university. We always have headaches. Such a shame...

They only want money and put pressure on students when you will talk about refund policy they will not help you.

They are fraud, they will not help you in refund policy and one of their front desk was totally rude with me.

Front desk helper did not help me and when I called twice, she declined my call and should immediately fire.

I got an email saying " come found out about our programs" I think you mean, 'Find'

Bad experience. The university thinks more about money than education.

One of the top Psychology Universitie's in Vancouver.

Amazing superstar Librarian at this place!