UBC is aware that our online application on the EducationPlannerBC website is experiencing technical issues. The application is open. However intermittent disruptions may prevent you from accessing parts of your application, from completing your application, or accessing the EducationPlannerBC website. If you’ve already submitted your application, you can disregard this message. We are working with EducationPlannerBC to resolve this matter, but we recommend that you work through your application carefully and save your progress frequently - to ensure your work isn't lost during one of these disruptions. If you experience issues while you're working on your application or if you cannot access the website at all, please take a break and try again a little later. We want to reassure you that these disruptions will not negatively affect your application to UBC. UBC has extended the deadline to apply and you now have until January 20, 2026, at 11:59 pm (PST) to submit your application. We'll update this space with more details as we get them.

Guiding you through your UBC decision

There’s a lot to think about when applying to university. Read about admission requirements, financial matters, the application, student stories, life on campus, events and visits, and everything in between.

Deadline

January 20, 2026

Apply before 11:59 pm PST

All students: Deadline to apply for September 2026.

Find out how to apply

Don’t miss out on the Schulich Leader Scholarships

Canadian students: Have you demonstrated excellent leadership abilities and academic results during your time in high school? Do you plan on studying a STEM subject on either of UBC’s campuses? You may be eligible for the Schulich Leader Scholarships. Note that you must be nominated by your school by January 28.

Find out more about the award

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Take a self-guided virtual tour

Explore our two stunning campuses by taking a self-guided virtual tour of UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver.

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Tips from UBC students

Why we love UBC’s Okanagan campus

Submit your documents

After you’ve applied to UBC, the next step is to submit your documents. Look for an email from UBC that outlines which documents you are required to submit, how you can submit them, and when you’re required to submit them.

Find out more about submitting your documents

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Special admissions consideration for applicants with disabilities

UBC seeks to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. Special consideration for admissions is a process where additional information is reviewed related to an applicant’s disability or ongoing medical condition when the condition may have affected their academic performance adversely.

Find out more about special consideration for admission

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Degrees and programs

Explore your university interests with the UBC Future Global Leaders program

UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award

The UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award is a $5,000 award applied to international students’ first-year tuition at UBC Okanagan. The award is for international students who apply to UBC with a UBC Okanagan degree listed as their first choice and who are accepted and enrol into their first-choice program.

Find out more about the award

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English Language Admission Standard

English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.

Find out how to meet UBC’s English language admission requirement

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Tours and events

Explore our campuses with an in person or live virtual campus tour, to get a feel for UBC and decide if our Okanagan or Vancouver campuses are the right place for you.

You can also sign up for an information session or student meeting and find out about fairs and school visits happening near you.

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Take the first step

The first step to becoming a UBC student is to create an account. From there, you can register for a campus tour, sign up for a UBC event in your area, attend an online info session, and receive important UBC updates.

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