Fairleigh Dickinson University opens 70,000-square-foot campus at Oakridge Park next month
FDU's new consolidated campus launches for Fall 2026 at the renovated Oakridge Park mall in Burnaby, replacing and expanding its two previous downtown Vancouver locations.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University, the largest private university in New Jersey, will open a 70,000-square-foot consolidated campus at Oakridge Park in Burnaby next month, marking a significant expansion of its Vancouver presence.
The new campus, designed in collaboration with Oakridge owner and operator QuadReal Property Group, launches for the Fall 2026 term. The space consolidates FDU's two previous downtown Vancouver locations and features dozens of classrooms, computer labs, semi-wet science labs, and communal areas. The campus is located near the northwest corner of the indoor mall complex, on an upper level adjacent to the mall's expansive rooftop public park.
FDU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, health, hospitality, humanities, and information technology. Students can pursue degrees accredited in both Canada and the United States without leaving Canada. The space was designed by the Vancouver office of architectural firm Perkins&Will.
"Fairleigh Dickinson University's decision to expand its Vancouver presence at Oakridge Park is a significant milestone, not just for the university, but for the entire Oakridge community," said Chrystal Burns, executive vice-president of Canadian retail experience at QuadReal Property Group. "This partnership exemplifies our ability to deliver bespoke, world-class spaces that elevate both academic and student experiences."
FDU president Michael Avaltroni said the relocation strengthens relationships with B.C. businesses and organizations. "This campus will deepen our engagement with local B.C. businesses, expand experiential learning opportunities, and create a space where innovation, culture, and academic excellence converge for the benefit of students and the broader community," he said.
The university's major presence is expected to provide Oakridge Park with steady foot traffic and activity. Oakridge Park and its Time Out Market food hall first opened in late May 2026.
At a glance
Where is Fairleigh Dickinson University's new Vancouver campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University's new campus is located at Oakridge Park in Burnaby, on an upper level of the indoor mall complex near the northwest corner and adjacent to the mall's rooftop public park.
When does the new FDU campus open?
Fairleigh Dickinson University's new campus launches for the Fall 2026 term in September 2026.
What happened to FDU's previous Vancouver locations?
Fairleigh Dickinson University's two previous downtown Vancouver locations are being consolidated into the single new 70,000-square-foot campus at Oakridge Park.
