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Financial planning

Your university education is a substantial investment. At UBC, we recognize the significant contribution you and your family make toward your degree. We’re here to provide financial advising and support through scholarships, bursaries, and other assistance programs.

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.

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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.

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New UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award

Starting September 2026, new international students who enroll at UBC Okanagan will receive $8,000 for their first year, applied as credit towards tuition fees through the UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award.

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Budget your first-year costs

When planning for university it is important to have a clear understanding of what it will cost. Use our first-year cost estimator to help you estimate your costs and start budgeting for your first year at UBC.

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What will your first year cost?

Attending university has costs beyond your tuition fees, and in order to prepare, it’s important to start your financial planning early. To get a whole picture of what your first year of university will cost, you’ll need to consider tuition, books, meals, living costs, and more.

Start planning your finances

Scholarships and awards

UBC is dedicated to recognizing outstanding students for academic excellence and leadership. There are merit-based and need-based awards and scholarships available to Canadian and international students.

Scholarships and awards for Canadian students

Last year, UBC and its donors awarded $15 million to incoming UBC students for excellent grades, community and school involvement, and demonstrated leadership.

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Scholarships and awards for international students

UBC devotes more than CAD$10 million annually to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for international undergraduate students.

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Awards for Indigenous students

UBC has a dedicated Indigenous Awards program for Canadian Indigenous students, and has almost $100,000 in Major Entrance Scholarships for Indigenous secondary school students.

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Loans, bursaries, and funding support

There are a number of sources of financial assistance to help Canadian and American students with the significant investment required to complete a university degree.

Loans for Canadian and US students
Bursaries for Canadian students
Awards for Canadian students with disabilities
Funding for former youth in care in BC
Funding for Canadian veterans
Work programs

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