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Next steps for admitted students

From accepting your offer to building a budget, to choosing where you’ll live and registering for courses, learn what lies ahead.

Step 1 Accept your offer
Step 2 Apply for a study permit
Step 3 Plan your finances
Step 4 Find a place to live
Step 5 Take care of your health and wellness
Step 6 Explore your academic options
Step 7 Plan your degree
Step 8 Register for your courses
Step 9 Get ready for UBC life

Plan your finances

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.

Next steps for admitted students

From accepting your offer to building a budget, to choosing where you’ll live and registering for courses, learn what lies ahead.

Step 1 Accept your offer
Step 2 Apply for a study permit
Step 3 Plan your finances
Step 4 Find a place to live
Step 5 Take care of your health and wellness
Step 6 Explore your academic options
Step 7 Plan your degree
Step 8 Register for your courses
Step 9 Get ready for UBC life

On this page:

  • First-year cost estimator
  • Budget planning worksheet
  • Paying your tuition
  • Advisor Tip
  • Funding your studies
  • Contact an advisor


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    Educational costs

    Tuition is based on a full first-year course load. Most UBC bachelor’s degrees take four years of full-time study to complete. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors, in consultation with students. In recent years, tuition increases have been 2% for continuing domestic students and between 2% and 5% for continuing international students.

    Living costs

    Living costs cover an eight-month period and are based on a typical student’s experience in residence. Goods and services are subject to inflation, which has remained relatively stable at between 1% and 3% in recent years.

    Budget planning worksheet

    Download this fillable PDF template

    Paying your tuition

    You have several options for paying your tuition to UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver. Regardless of the payment method you choose, be sure to indicate your name and student number. It may take several business days for UBC to receive your funds and post them to your account. If you have proof of payment by the due date, your payment will be considered on time.

    International students: International Funds Transfer using TransferMate

    You can pay your UBC tuition and fees from a foreign bank account with non-Canadian currency using International Funds Transfer (IFT).

    Follow the step-by-step Workday tutorial for paying your tuition and student fees using TransferMate Payment.

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    Funding your studies

    Scholarships, awards, and bursaries

    UBC is strongly committed to recognizing students for academic excellence, community and school involvement, and demonstrated leadership through merit- and need-based awards.

    You may already be familiar with the University’s entrance awards, but other scholarships and awards are available for subsequent years of study. Review eligibility requirements and application deadlines closely for UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver.

    Canadian students

    Funding your university education is your responsibility, but UBC is committed to ensuring that no eligible Canadian student is prevented from attending the University for financial reasons alone. If you do not have the resources required, UBC can help you develop a financial plan and access financial support.

    Non-repayable, need-based bursaries are also available through UBC. If you have a full-time student loan and unmet financial need, a general bursary can help fill the gap between your educational costs and government assistance. If you’re connected to a specific club, trade union, company, geographic region, demographic group, or you self-identify as Aboriginal, there may also be an affiliation bursary out there for you. Review eligibility requirements and application deadlines closely for UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver.

    If you are a student with a disability, a former youth in care, or a Canadian veteran, there are additional awards and funding available to you.

    Loans

    Canadian students

    You may be eligible for federal and provincial student loans. If you do not currently live in Canada, apply to the province where you last resided. If you hold Canadian citizenship but have never lived in Canada, apply through the Province of BC. Learn more about Canadian student loans for UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver.

    US students

    You may be eligible for Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized loans and Direct PLUS loans for parents through the US federal government. Learn more about US student loans for UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver.

    Band sponsorship

    If you’re an Indigenous student, you may be able to finance some or all of your educational expenses with band funding. One common type is third-party sponsorship billing, where your band office pays your tuition and fee payments directly to UBC through Enrolment Services. If you pursue band sponsorship, be sure to review responsibilities and deadlines closely with your band office.

    Part-time employment

    Most degrees offer paid co-op placements or internships, and programs like Work Study (UBC Okanagan) and Work Learn (UBC Vancouver) can help you find a job on campus. Part-time employment is not only a way to help finance your university education, but also a chance to gain professional experience and develop critical skills.

    International students

    If you’re a full-time UBC student with a valid Canadian study permit, you’re eligible to work part-time on or off campus.

    Contact an advisor

    Have questions about tuition? Need help planning your finances?

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