World Rank #34 · Vancouver, British ColumbiaEst. 1908University of British Columbia
Overview
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global research university consistently ranked in the top 40 worldwide. Its spectacular Point Grey campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean and North Shore mountains, making it one of the most beautiful university settings in the world.
UBC is a research powerhouse generating over C$700 million annually in research funding, with particular strengths in life sciences, clean energy, forestry, and artificial intelligence. The university has produced 8 Nobel laureates and 73 Rhodes Scholars.
Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities, offering international students an unmatched combination of academic excellence, natural beauty, cultural diversity, and post-graduation immigration pathways (PGWP).
Faculties & Programs
Applied Science (Engineering)
- •Electrical & Computer Engineering
- •Mechanical Engineering
- •Civil Engineering
- •Biomedical Engineering
- •Mining Engineering
Science
- •Computer Science
- •Physics
- •Mathematics
- •Chemistry
- •Biology
- •Statistics
Sauder School of Business
- •Bachelor of Commerce
- •MBA
- •Master of Management
- •Business Analytics
Arts
- •Economics
- •Psychology
- •Political Science
- •English
- •International Relations
Medicine
- •MD
- •Biomedical Engineering
- •Health Sciences
Location
Campus & City
UBC's Point Grey campus is a 400-hectare peninsula jutting into the Pacific, 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Features include beaches, old-growth forest, botanical gardens, and a vibrant university village. The Okanagan campus offers a smaller, lakeside experience in Kelowna.
Climate & Lifestyle
Mild oceanic — warm, dry summers (20-25°C), cool, rainy winters (3-8°C). Very little snow at the Vancouver campus. One of Canada's mildest climates.
Admissions Requirements
- Academic (GPA)
- 86%+ average for competitive programs; 80%+ for general admission
- English Proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0) or TOEFL 90 (min 22 each)
- Standardized Tests
- No SAT/ACT required; personal profile (extracurriculars, essays) important
- Deadlines
- January 15 (most programs) | Early admission: December 1 | Offers: February–May
Tuition & Scholarships
Cost Breakdown
- Tuition
- C$42,000–$55,000 per year (international)
- Living costs
- C$15,000–$20,000 per year (Vancouver is expensive)
Available Scholarships
- ✓International Major Entrance Scholarship (C$10,000–$40,000)
- ✓Outstanding International Student Award (full tuition)
- ✓Trek Excellence Scholarship (C$1,000–$5,000)
- ✓International Scholars Program (top entering students)
- ✓Graduate fellowships and research assistantships
Campus Life
UBC offers 350+ student clubs, NCAA-level athletics (Thunderbirds), a campus surrounded by beaches and forests, on-campus housing for 12,000+ students, and a thriving food/retail scene in University Village.
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