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University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada · Ranked among the top 40 universities in the world

Vancouver campus setting
The City

Study Between Mountains And Ocean

UBC's Point Grey campus sits on the coast with the Coast Mountains as a backdrop, and downtown Vancouver's tech, forestry and finance employers are a short transit ride away.

Overview

Why Choose University of British Columbia

One of Canada's top public research universities, UBC is globally recognised for forestry, environmental science and business, with a genuinely international student body drawn from every continent.

1908
Founded
66k+
Total Students
160+
Countries Represented
Top 40
Global Ranking

Global Research Leader

World-ranked programs in forestry and environmental science.

Stunning Campus

Coastal campus framed by mountains and ocean views.

Co-op Programs

Paid work terms built into many undergraduate degrees.

Diverse Community

Students from over 160 countries across two campuses.

Programs

Popular Courses

BSc ForestryBachelor of Commerce MEng EngineeringMD Medicine MBAPhD Environmental Science
Admissions

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Requirements

80%+ average in senior secondary, IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), and program-specific prerequisites for science and commerce.

Postgraduate Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree with a B+ average or higher, two academic references, and a statement of intent specific to your program.

Intakes & Deadlines

Primary intake in September (apply by January), with select graduate programs also offering January admission.

Affordability

Scholarships At UBC

The International Major Entrance Scholarship and the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award cover partial to full tuition for outstanding incoming students, alongside department-specific graduate funding.

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