Music alumna and Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen went from student to world-travelling performer. She’s toured with Canadian throat singer Tanya Tagaq, written music for the CBC, and been nominated for a Juno Award.
- Applying to UBC
- Admission requirements
- Aboriginal students of CanadaUniversity or college transfer studentsEnglish language competencyHow to applyAfter you’ve appliedFinancial planning
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Are you ready?
With its two stunning campuses full of modern learning spaces and innovative research facilities, UBC is home to endless opportunities. Maximize your potential, challenge the ordinary, meet peers from around the world, and discover how to make a difference.
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.
Campus tours
Tour UBC’s Okanagan or Vancouver campus with one of our student ambassadors. It’s the best way to experience the university and get a taste of what your life on campus could be like.
Virtual tours
Explore UBC’s two campuses from anywhere in the world. Your virtual guide will take you to key locations, including residences, study spots, lecture halls, recreational facilities, and more.
Online regional events
Learn more about our admission requirements, application process, degrees and programs – plus get your questions answered by UBC representatives – during these events.
Online info sessions
Get valuable information about tuition, scholarships, admission requirements, and more – plus ask questions from the comfort of your home – during one of our online info sessions.
Explore your
program optionsMap out
your applicationAdmission requirements
To be considered for admission, you must meet UBC’s general admission requirements, degree-specific requirements, and English Language Admission Standard. Use your high school curriculum, plus your chosen campus and degree, to find a complete list of your requirements.
English Language Admission Standard
English is the language of instruction at UBC. To study here, you must be able to demonstrate a minimum level of English language competency. There are nine different ways to meet the University’s English Language Admission Standard.
How and when to apply
Applying to UBC is a straightforward four-step process, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time. Applications are due by January 15 (or December 1 if you wish to be considered for the University’s entrance scholarships and awards).
How UBC makes admissions decisions
UBC takes a broad view of your academic performance. We consider the breadth, rigour, and relevancy of your course selection, as well as your grades in all academic courses, with a particular focus on subject categories related to your intended area of study.
How to write a strong Personal Profile
Your application to UBC will be evaluated on a combination of your academic achievements and your personal experiences. That’s where the Personal Profile section of the online application comes in.
Do you volunteer in your community? Excel at a sport? Hold a part-time job? Knowing more about you helps us determine whether you will flourish here. Find out how to write a strong Personal Profile so you can put your best foot forward.
Plan your
financesUBC recognizes and awards academic excellence through scholarships, bursaries, and work-study opportunities. Whether you’re a Canadian or international student, UBC can help develop a financial plan that works for you.
Budgeting for first year
Below is an estimate, in Canadian dollars, of what your first-year costs will be as an undergraduate student at UBC.
Keep in mind that most of the University’s bachelor’s degrees take four years of full-time study to complete.Craft your
academic experienceSeize your opportunities
At UBC, you’re encouraged to venture off campus and out into the world. Learn from professionals in your field through co-operative education, contribute to community-based projects with global significance, or experience other cultures on academic exchange. Whatever path you choose, you’ll have the freedom to craft a university experience that’s enriching and uniquely yours.
Meet UBC
students and alumniQ&A with Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen
Cris Derksen | Edmonton, AB | Music
Discover
your communityLife on campus
Make new friends at orientation, cheer on the UBC Heat or Thunderbirds, start a satirical magazine, join in a spontaneous snowball fight on campus – or choose all of the above. The experiences you take part in and the people you meet will shape your time at UBC and beyond. Whether you choose to live in residence or off campus, the University offers a wide range of resources, social spaces, and services to help you feel right at home.
Look inside the UBC Viewbook
Find out what's possible at UBC in the 2021 University of British Columbia Undergraduate Viewbook.View or save a copy of the PDF file.
4 MB PDF 2021 University of British Columbia Undergraduate ViewbookPlan your high-school courses
It's never too early to think about what you'll study at UBC. Knowing which degrees you're interested in will help you choose your Grade 11 (junior-year) and Grade 12 (senior-year) courses accordingly. Download our worksheets to help you plan ahead.View or save a copy of the PDF file.
49 KB PDF 2021 University of British Columbia Undergraduate Viewbook worksheets
