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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.
UBC shares a meaningful relationship with the Indigenous host nations for our two main campuses. UBC’s Vancouver campus is located on traditional, ancestral, unceded land of the Musqueam people, and its Okanagan campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. For generations, these lands have been a place of teaching and learning for Indigenous peoples – a tradition that continues to this day.
Explore your program options
ProgramsUBC offers degree programs in every major field, with hundreds of opportunities for specialization and interdisciplinary study. Here are just a few.
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Vancouver
Conservation
Play an active role in protecting and managing our natural environment, including wildlife, forests, rivers, oceans, and land. This interdisciplinary program of study, which is a major in the Bachelor of Science in Nature Resources degree, is the mos...
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Okanagan
Nursing
Discover an essential understanding of people within the context of health and healing in today’s society while you prepare for a professional licensure as a registered nurse. As a professional nurse, and a graduate of this program, you will be quali...
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Okanagan
Media Studies
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...
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Vancouver
Food, Nutrition, and Health
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...
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Vancouver
Forest Management
If you love the outdoors and are excited by the challenge of planning and managing our forest lands, taking into account multiple resource users, then the Forest Management program, a major in the Bachelor of Science in Nature Resources degree, may b...
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Okanagan
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Investigate the world at the molecular level in biochemistry and molecular biology, the study of chemical compounds and reactions that occur in living organisms. This program includes a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover met...
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Okanagan
Indigenous Studies
In the interdisciplinary Indigenous studies program, you'll learn about Indigenous perspectives and governance, the justice system, land claims, traditional ecological knowledge and the protection of heritage in the Okanagan, Canada, U.S., and world...
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Okanagan
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Explore three of the most important fields in shaping our understanding of society, Canadian public policy, and the world. You'll study a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that prepare you for careers in business or government, to und...
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Vancouver
Urban Forestry
Develop your passion for the urban environment as you learn more about sustainability, green space planning, and nature in the city. Urban Forestry is the first undergraduate degree in Canada dedicated to the planning and management of urban green sp...
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Okanagan
Zoology
Explore the animal kingdom as a biological scientist by studying behaviours, physiology, anatomy, and the entire animal organism. You'll gain practical experience and skills in laboratory and fieldwork, computers, and communication.
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research university 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.
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.”
Afnan A.
Applied Animal Biology
Toronto, Canada
“The nature at UBC is unmatched! I am in constant awe that I go to such a beautiful campus. Walking down main mall, I am mesmerized by how green and stunning our campus is. It’s incredible to have beaches on campus. Especially with the ocean being a huge factor in why I chose Vancouver, knowing that I don’t have to leave campus to look out onto the ocean or go to the beach is amazing.”
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.”
Zahra F.
Global Resource Systems
Morogoro, Tanzania
“The biggest impact of [the International Scholars] awards is that they have made higher education possible for me, which wasn’t something I ever visualized in my future as a first-generation and low-income student. If you had asked me while I was in my second year of university whether or not I would pursue graduate school, I would have said I don’t think that is something someone like me could do, given the costs of attendance. Hence, these awards are so impactful in changing the realities of students who come from backgrounds in which higher education is not the traditional pathway to success.”
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.”
Kai H.
Media Studies
Kelowna, Canada
“UBC is filled with many different identities and cultures, and I find it very valuable to interact with people with different perspectives and experiences from my own. Being in such a diverse place has helped me inform my own perspective of the world and I am grateful for all the connections I have made with different types of people to increase my understanding of this ever-changing world.”
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.
Leadership and volunteering
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.
Work programs
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.
Co-op learning
Undergraduate research
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.
$773.7 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.
Admission requirements
Learn moreTo 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
Learn moreEnglish 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
Learn moreApplying 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 decisions
Learn moreUBC’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.
How to write a strong personal profile
Get tips for your personal profileYour 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.
Planning your finances
Use the cost estimatorGoing to university is an investment in your future. Attending university has costs beyond your tuition fees, and in order to prepare, it’s important to start your financial planning early. You’ll need to think about your student fees and living costs, as well as the financial assistance and awards available to you.
You can get started with planning your finances with our cost estimator.
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“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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“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!”
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“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.”
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“I was excited that this university is so welcoming to Indigenous peoples, and that it has accepted me.”
Cecilia Raweater | First Nations and Indigenous Studies
Look inside the UBC Student Guide
Get the Student Guide
2025 UBC Prospective Undergraduate Student GuideFind out what’s possible at UBC in the 2025 University of British Columbia Prospective Undergraduate Student Guide. Click on the interactive PDF version, or request a printed copy to be mailed to your home.
Download the Indigenous Student Handbook
2024 UBC Indigenous Student HandbookBrowse UBC’s guide for Indigenous students and learn more about building a community on campus, finding resources, and planning your future.
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.
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