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.

Register for your courses

Course registration begins in June. You will receive an email with your assigned registration date and time around mid-June.

Find out about registering for your courses

Admissions Next Step
Events and tours

Your UBC Okanagan orientations
Orientations student leaders on the Vancouver campus
Events and tours

Your UBC Vancouver orientations

Apply for your study permit

International students need a valid study permit to attend UBC. The process takes time. You should apply for a study permit as soon as you receive your letter of admission to UBC and Provincial Attestation Letter, if required.

International students: how to apply for a study permit

Admissions Next Step

Deadline

June 26, 2025

Admitted students coming from high school: register for Jump Start Vancouver by June 26. Jump Start is a three-day orientation program designed to give you a first look at university life.

Register for Jump Start Vancouver

Plan your finances

Admitted students: getting your finances in order before you arrive on campus is essential. Our online cost estimator can help you estimate your costs and start budgeting for your first year at UBC.

Start planning your finances

Admissions Next Step

Deadline

July 1, 2025

UBC Vancouver admitted students: registration for Academic Essentials is now open! Academic Essentials are free online courses that will help you develop the skills you’ll need to succeed at UBC.

Register for Academic Essentials
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UBC stories

Choosing Biology for flexibility and hands-on experiences

Deadline

August 1, 2025

Admitted students coming from high school: register for Jump Start Okanagan by August 1. Jump Start is a three-day orientation program designed to give you a first look at university life.

Register for Jump Start Okanagan

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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