Academics and learning
A UBC education is a modern learning experience that will motivate and challenge you. It’s your opportunity to learn from award-winning faculty, contribute to projects with global significance, and pursue your unique interests. At UBC, you can meet with professors, collaborate with peers, and personalize your program to align with your educational and professional goals.
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100s
of specializations to choose from
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26
interdisciplinary undergraduate programs
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28
dual-degree programs
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100s
of specializations to choose from
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26
interdisciplinary undergraduate programs
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28
dual-degree programs
Interdisciplinary and innovative programs
At UBC, you’ll find a range of programs that approach established ideas and topics in new ways.
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Vancouver
Integrated Engineering
Integrated Engineering offers the broadest education of the engineering disciplines by allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests, giving you precisely the level of focus that you desire.
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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
Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree
Pursue an undergraduate subject you’re passionate about and get a postgraduate qualification from one of the world’s most prestigious business schools. You’ll study subjects like accounting, finance, marketing, and strategic management, and get perso...
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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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Vancouver
Global Resource Systems
Explore solutions to complex resource problems as you delve into global food systems and their link to human and environmental health, agrifood systems, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to design your own degree and travel to other countries as...
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Undergraduate research
As a UBC student, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in hands-on research and collaboration. 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.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver campus
Co-operative Education
Combine your studies with full-time, paid work experience. UBC Co-operative Education is the largest program offered at post-secondary institutions in British Columbia, and connects over 4,000 students each year with valuable work experience placements at top local and international organizations.
Okanagan campus
Explore UBC Co-operative Education
Vancouver campus
Explore UBC Co-operative Education
Study abroad
Step outside your comfort zone and switch up your learning environment by taking your education on the road. With programs like Go Global, you’ll have endless opportunities to immerse yourself in new cultures and gain new perspectives.
Okanagan Campus
Learn more about Go Global
Vancouver Campus
Learn more about Go Global
Community learning initiatives
Apply your academic knowledge to real-world issues through UBC’s many community-based learning opportunities. Collaborate with staff, faculty, and community partners to work through complex issues, both locally and internationally.
Okanagan Campus
Explore the Community Service Learning Program
Vancouver Campus
Explore the Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Learning spaces
UBC libraries
Access computers, study solo, book a meeting room, or attend a workshop in one of the top research libraries in Canada.
Okanagan campus
Explore Okanagan campus libraries
Vancouver campus
Explore Vancouver campus libraries
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
A hub of inspiring teaching and learning spaces, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre offers quiet study spaces, classroom facilities, and refuelling stations like Ike’s Café.
Vancouver campus
Explore the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Study spaces
On both campuses you’ll find unique study spaces where you can work quietly on your own or collaborate with your peers. Find your new favourite spots on campus with these resources.
Okanagan campus
Find a study space
Vancouver campus
Check out the study spaces map
Inclusive Technology Lab
Experiment with assistive technology in a supportive environment. The Inclusive Technology Lab offers distraction-reduced study spaces, an accessible group study space, and peer support.
Okanagan campus
Explore the Inclusive Technology Lab
Arts Atrium
Get ahead on your course reading surrounded by greenery in the Arts Atrium. This unique indoor space has been deemed a “quiet zone” for students from Monday to Friday.
Okanagan campus
Explore the Arts Atrium
Learning Commons
Located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, the Learning Commons provides workshop spaces for group work, equipment loans, tech help, peer coaching, and advising.
Vancouver campus
Explore the Learning Commons
First-year cohort programs
Spend your first year in a small cohort while studying an integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum.
Science One
Explore scientific questions by bringing together concepts from multiple disciplines, including biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Engage in group work, independent research projects, and field trips. In Science One, you are encouraged to ask deep questions, take risks, and push the limits of your understanding.
Arts One
Establish close relationships with your peers and professors as you study an integrated Arts curriculum in a small cohort that includes 20-person seminars and four-person tutorials. You’ll attend weekly lectures that span subjects from Anthropology to Philosophy to Political Science, and unite your coursework under an annual theme (the 2018/19 themes are “Authority and Resistance” and “Dangerous Questions, Forbidden Knowledge”).
Land One
This first-year option offers Forestry students and Land and Food Systems students small classes for core courses, and includes guest speakers, field trips, and lively discussions. You’ll get hands-on experience, build personal relationships with instructors, and study content that’s directly connected to current land issues.
Learning support
Learning extends beyond textbooks and lectures, which is why UBC offers a wide range of resources to support you. From specialized programs to new educational technology and facilities, you have access to the people, tools, and spaces that will help you succeed.
Okanagan Campus
Explore the Student Learning Hub
Find out about Supplemental Learning
Vancouver Campus
Explore the Learning Commons
Apply for the Academic English Support Program
Advising and tutoring
Whether you want advice on picking courses or need help understanding challenging course materials, UBC has options. You can meet with an academic advisor, join a peer-assisted study session, or attend a tutoring session led by a senior student in your field.
Okanagan Campus
Learn about Academic Advising
Find out about the Peer Mentor Program
Vancouver Campus
Connect with Academic Advising offices
Sign up for Peer-Assisted Study Sessions
Programs
Explore UBC’s program offerings – search by degree, campus, or faculty.
Leadership and volunteering
Learn more about your opportunities beyond the classroom.