UBC is a world-class institution where you can define not only your long-term career, but who you are and the impact you intend on having locally and globally. The resources and people are the perfect mix of empathy and excellence, and you will not regret your decision to come here.
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It's Yours
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.
Explore your program options
UBC offers degree programs in every major field, with hundreds of opportunities for specialization and interdisciplinary study. Here are just a few.
Okanagan
Learn how to master a range of digital skills through diverse arts and computing courses. You’ll gain the tools to create images, sound, digital animations, virtual worlds, creative writing, simulations, games, and more, preparing you for a flexible career in digital media.
Vancouver
Study scientific principles related to forests, forest organisms, and plant and animal ecology. Forest Sciences is based on the principle that forests are complex ecosystems made up of thousands of living organisms and non-living components, and that our use of one part of the forest ecosystem can impact all of the others.
Vancouver
Explore the economic, ecological, social, and technological components of managed landscapes, agrifood systems, and communities comprising the land, food, nutrition, and health continuum. In Food, Nutrition, and Health, you can customize your degree.
Okanagan
Study what it means to be human in the broadest possible sense. Anthropologists are interested in the findings of all fields pertaining to humans and the processes of social and cultural life in human societies past and present, near and far. Cultural Anthropology is a main area of focus at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Okanagan
Explore how the planet works and its deep history, then discover how to deploy that knowledge to benefit society and the environment. You’ll study the nature and properties of Earth systems, while learning how to apply scientific knowledge from a broad range of disciplines.
Vancouver
Prepare for UBC’s Engineering programs by choosing the Applied Science stream at UBC Vantage College. You’ll complete foundational coursework in engineering, chemistry, math, and physics, plus you’ll participate in an engineering design project that culminates in a student-led project fair.
Vancouver
Gain a deep understanding of how the global economy works, as well as strong technical training that will allow you to go on to a career in business, government, or academia. This rigorous and challenging curriculum is built around core courses in key business areas.
Okanagan
Achieve an advanced proficiency in the Nsyilxcn language. This degree is an innovative collaboration between communities, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), En’owkin Centre, and UBC Okanagan to sustain and revitalize language traditions, restore language competence, and protect the knowledge of Indigenous communities.
TOP 40
research universities in the world, with more than 200 programs to choose from
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.
Join us at an event
Choosing where you want to go to university is a big decision. We understand that you want to pick the right school and campus for you, so our knowledgeable and friendly advisors are here to help you decide whether UBC is the perfect fit. We host many events across the year, including campus tours, student experience events, school visits and more, and we’re looking forward to connecting with you.
Meet your UBC community
UBC’s community goes back over a hundred years, and connects tens of thousands of students and faculty, and hundreds of thousands of alumni. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, inspiring, innovative, and inviting.
UBC is the most international university in North America. On UBC’s Okanagan campus, you’ll join our 10,459 vibrant undergraduate students from 105 different countries. On the Vancouver campus, your community will include 46,322 diverse undergraduate students from 140 countries.
Find out more about who you might meet on campus.
Jimmy Chokmeesuk
Psychology
Lopburi, Thailand
“UBC values the diverse and multicultural backgrounds of each student. Because of this, I never felt left out. It makes me feel like I am an essential piece of a jigsaw, and that the UBC community needs me to make it strong, and to make it UBC.”
Ainsley Hannah
Natural Resources Conservation
Burnaby, Canada
“For me, the best part of the program is being in a room full of like-minded people who are passionate about the same things and want to make a difference. I have started to feel like I am where I’m supposed to be, and the material I’m studying can help create positive change in what is often a dark world.”
Brenna Han
Food, Nutrition, and Health
Markham, Canada
“I found UBC to be a very inspiring place to be. The campus is incredibly beautiful and calming – even a quick walk around would improve my mood. You are also surrounded by people – both students and faculty – who are passionate about a variety of fields and are doing amazing work in them. Above all, I would say that studying at UBC encouraged a strong sense of curiosity and eagerness for learning.”
Maulen Zairov
Management
Almaty, Kazakhstan
“When I was a teenager, I always dreamed of leaving my hometown and going to a foreign city to pursue my career. The reason why I chose UBC was because it’s one of the most prestigious universities in the world. UBC Okanagan is a great place to prosper, to be challenged, develop your skills, and enjoy outdoor activities.”
Curtis Huang
Commerce
Vancouver, Canada
“Being the first in my family to attend higher education, despite the barriers I had to overcome, meant that all the hours I put into my studies and extracurriculars paid off. My parents grew up in families that could barely afford dinner, let alone college educations. Going to university means never having to go through the hardships they endured and making their sacrifices worth it.”
Jayden E.
Media Studies
Quesnel, Canada
“The Media Studies community is a tight-knit group of friends, and I’m exposed to a lot of extremely creative people with an abundance of intriguing ideas and knowledge to share.”
Craft your academic experience
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. Collaborate with your professors on your own undergraduate research, or take part in a number of hands-on learning opportunities.
Whatever path you choose, you’ll have the freedom to craft a university experience that’s enriching and uniquely yours.
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Going to university is so much more than just attending classes. It’s your chance to build a new community of friends, experiment with things you’re interested in, and have fun doing it! With so many opportunities – volunteer placements, student government, leadership conferences – you have a lot to choose from. Here are some of the ways you can get involved during your time at UBC.
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Getting a university education is a crucial stepping stone on your path to starting a career, and it’s the best time in your life to begin building your network and developing your employable skills. Learn alongside professionals in your field and make important contacts through the Work Study program on the Okanagan campus, or Work Learn on the Vancouver campus.
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As a UBC student, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in hands-on research. It’s your chance to work alongside award-winning faculty, boldly testing new theories and developing technologies that have the potential to change the world. Both campuses offer you the chance to collaborate with your professors on research projects that excite you.
$672.7 MILLION
available in research funding
Find out if UBC is right for you
Visiting UBC is the best way to experience campus life and decide if our Okanagan or Vancouver campus is the right place for you.
Map out your application
Ready to join the UBC community? It’s time to apply.
As one of the world’s top 40 universities, UBC has competitive admission requirements and attracts elite students from around the globe. Your journey to UBC begins with your online application, and we’re here to provide you with the information, deadlines, and tips to help you put your best foot forward.
Find out more about your admission requirements and application deadlines to be one step closer to studying at UBC.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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UBC’s admission process is competitive and comparative. 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.
Nene Azu | Economics
Anna Stone | Global Resource Systems
More so than anything, I knew UBC was for me when I stepped on to campus for the first time for a campus tour, and had that “aha” moment. I had this overwhelming feeling that I had landed at my future home. I truly believe that the feeling I had that day was a sign that UBC was where I was meant to be, and now in my final year, that couldn’t have been more true!
Marisha Boyd | Behavioural Neuroscience
UBC offers so much diversity in every sense of the word. I think our large student body allows everyone to find their community and explore passions they didn’t even know they had. I have taken classes that are so niche, like Environmental Health or Medical Anthropology, and have experienced everything from improv shows to cheese tasting and dance battles on campus.
Cecilia Raweater | First Nations and Indigenous Studies
I was excited that this university is so welcoming to Indigenous peoples, and that it has accepted me.
Before you apply
You’ll need to decide what want to study.
UBC has more than 200+ innovative and hands-on programs for you to choose from across its two campuses. Find out which one is right for you.
Ready to be a UBC student?
Start your online application now.