University or college transfer students

To apply to UBC as a transfer student, you are strongly encouraged to have 24 transferable credits completed by May – with at least a C average (60% where 50% is a passing grade), or a grade point of 2.0. Use the BC Transfer Guide to see how previously evaluated courses from many institutions transfer to UBC. Having more than 24 credits applicable to your intended program may increase your likelihood of admission.

While requirements and limitations vary by program and campus, please note that:

• Applicants should be in good academic standing at the last institution they attended.
• Second-year applicants should ideally present 30 credits and satisfy all promotion requirements for advancement to that year.
• Third-year applicants should ideally present 54–60 credits and satisfy all promotion requirements for advancement to that year. Some programs do not admit students at this year level.
• Most programs have high school and/or post-secondary prerequisites. UBC requires prerequisites to be completed no later than April 30 (earlier completion is advised to avoid delays).
• Admission to UBC is competitive, and satisfying the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission. UBC may review your entire record to ensure that your courses align with the requirements and expectations of your intended UBC degree program. Consistent academic performance and perseverance, progressive course sequencing with increasing rigour, and comparability with studies at UBC are among the factors that help demonstrate your suitability and readiness.
• For some programs, a personal profile or other criteria (such as a supplemental application, portfolio, or audition) will also be considered.

Applicants who apply with fewer than 24 credits will be evaluated on the basis of final secondary school grades and the partial post-secondary studies completed. If this applies to you, you should meet all your high school’s curriculum requirements in addition to meeting the GPA for admission with the post-secondary courses you completed. High school requirements differ depending on where you’re coming from.

The chart below will help you understand how UBC calculates your admission average based on post-secondary credits completed, including failed or repeated courses.

For more information, you can refer to the Admissions sections of the UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver Academic Calendars.

Because of enrolment limitations, many degrees require a higher average for admission than stated above. For more information about degree-specific requirements and limitations, please consult the UBC Faculty or school for admission requirements for the degree that you are applying to. Note that many programs have specific prerequisite requirements at the secondary school and/or post-secondary levels, and some require applicants to present supplementary information for consideration.

At the time of your application, an admissions advisor will review your previous coursework and place you in the appropriate year level. Use the tables below to get an idea of what you’ll need to be admitted to each degree on each campus.

Okanagan campus degree-specific requirements

Vancouver campus degree-specific requirements

If you’re a student attending a college or university in Canada, we invite you to continue your studies on our Okanagan campus or Vancouver campus. You’ll meet students from across the globe who share your passion for learning, and earn a degree respected in Canada and the world over.

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If you’re a student attending a college or university outside of Canada, we invite you to continue your studies on our Okanagan campus or Vancouver campus. UBC is North America’s most international university and is highly respected both locally and globally.

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If you hold a previous undergraduate degree, you won’t automatically receive transfer credit for courses taken during your first degree. After you are admitted, you will be able to discuss with your Faculty which program requirements can be waived for your second undergraduate degree.