UBC Life

If you’re looking to make connections and get involved on campus, finding friends with similar interests is as easy as joining one of UBC’s 350 clubs or societies, which run the gamut from anime appreciation to sustainability to beer brewing.

Volunteer opportunities at UBC can take you all over the world, learning new things and meeting interesting people as you give back to the global community. Closer to home, you could awaken your inner leader by volunteering for student government.

Studying abroad could be the most exciting and formative year of your university life, and with more than 200 partner universities to choose from, a bounty of experiences await you.

Now is the time to begin building your professional network and developing your employable skills. UBC’s Work Study, Work Learn, and Co-op programs provide ample opportunities to put your education to practical use in the real world.

UBC’s two campuses are located in Vancouver, on the traditional, ancestral land of the Musqueam people, and in Kelowna, on the territory of the Okanagan Nation. The University is committed to providing Indigenous-focused programs and services that meet your needs, and spaces so that you can connect with your peers.

Whether you’re coming from a high school in Tokyo, you’re a first-year Aboriginal student, or you’re transferring from a college just minutes away, UBC has an orientation for you. Orientations are your way to meet your peers, connect with faculty, and explore campus before classes begin.

UBC provides services and support on its Okanagan and Vancouver campuses to ensure that students of all abilities have access to the tools and programs they need to succeed. Become an Equity Ambassador and connect with your community through workshops and events while sparking positive social change.