UBC - University of British Columbia
UBC offers two campus locations on the sunny West Coast of Canada. We combine world-class academics with countless extra-curricular activitirities to develop your social communities and professional skills. UBC offers a diverse, inclusive, inquisitive and exciting university experience.
About the institution
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world.
UBC's research-intensive campuses act as an incubator for bright ideas and a jumping-off point for adventure, both inside and outside the classroom. With its cosmopolitan community and award-winning professors, UBC offers the chance for you to learn from some of the best faculty worldwide, contribute to projects with global significance, and have the freedom to develop your academic interests.
Number of Undergraduate Students
55000
Student to Faculty Ratio
15:1
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) - Admission is competitive and holistic - different courses and campuses will vary in requirements.
Campus Style
Both our campuses are located less than 5 miles from their respective city centres.
Education Model
We offer a flexible approach to academics that allows learners to choose their own path to success.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - We offer one-off internships, work placements on campus, and also co-operative education placements.
Are there study abroad options?
Some courses only - We have university partners in 45 countries
Cost of Tuition
$40,000 CAD (international) / $6,000 CAD (domestic)
Funding
Yes - We gave out $35m CAD to international students in 2021. Awards are a mix of need and merit-based.
IB Grade Requirements
35+
UFP Grade Requirements
Not accepted
Subjects
World top 50
#2 in Canada's Reputation Rankings
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Agriculture & Forestry | World Top 50 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 10 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | World Top 50 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 50 | |
Art & Design | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 50 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 50 | |
Business School | Canada Top 5 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Chemistry | World Top 50 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 50 | |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | World Top 50 | |
Dentistry | World Top 100 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 50 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 50 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | World Top 50 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 50 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 50 | |
Geography | World Top 10 | |
Geology | World Top 50 | |
Geophysics | World Top 50 | |
History | World Top 50 | |
Hospitality & Leisure Management | World Top 100 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 50 | |
Linguistics | World Top 50 | |
Marketing | World Top 50 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Mathematics | World Top 50 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Medicine | World Top 50 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 50 | |
Nursing | World Top 50 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 100 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 50 | |
Politics | World Top 50 | |
Psychology | World Top 50 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 50 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 10 | |
Veterinary Science | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
African Studies | Language & Culture |
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Architecture | Art & Design |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Development Studies | Society & Social Sciences |
Dietetics/Nutrition
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Financial Mathematics | Mathematics |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Journalism | English & Media |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Materials Science | Engineering |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Physiotherapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Pre-Med
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |