UBC’s Vancouver campus
On the ocean, surrounded by mountains
At UBC’s Vancouver campus, you can get a top-tier education while living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, UBC Vancouver provides endless cosmopolitan experiences, breathtaking natural adventures, and an environment of academic excellence.
Academic excellence
As one of the top ranked universities in the world, UBC Vancouver’s research-intensive campus is an incubator for bright ideas and a jumping-off point for adventure, both inside and outside the classroom. With its cosmopolitan community and award-winning professors, UBC’s Vancouver campus offers the chance for you to learn from some of the best faculty worldwide, contribute to projects with global significance, and have the freedom to develop your academic interests.
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“My academic experience has been instrumental in helping me fulfil my leadership goals. My coursework and classes have broadened my understanding on how to enact large-scale change, and I hope to apply my knowledge to inspire others.”
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“The academic excellence and prestige that we have as a university is great, but what it really makes it distinct from other universities is the endless opportunities to make your own pathway. No-one has the same university experience because there are so many options to make your journey unique.”
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“I wanted a degree that would enable me to work anywhere in the world, and UBC Vancouver had that. The opportunity to learn about topics beyond a Canadian perspective from professors and with students from across the globe has taught me a lot about the world and prepared me for an international career.”
Curtis Huang | Commerce
Explore unique programs
Many programs at UBC are unique to the Vancouver campus. With its state-of-the-art facilities and modern teaching methods, UBC Vancouver helps you combine your learning with co-op placements, undergraduate research, and work positions. Find out which of our 150+ programs are right for you.
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Vancouver
Applied Animal Biology
Study the fundamentals of animal behaviour, animal physiology, and examine related fields as they apply to farm, companion, and other animals. You’ll learn about the role of animals in human society and the ethical, environmental, and other issues th...
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Forest Operations
If you seek the challenge of applying technology and science to create environmentally and economically sound harvesting plans, then the Forest Operations program, a major in the Bachelor of Science in Nature Resources degree, may be for you.
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Manufacturing Engineering
Learn how to design, operate, and optimize advanced manufacturing environments in UBC's Manufacturing Engineering program.
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Archaeology
Learn about world archaeology – from the emergence of humankind to the beginning of state societies – and examine the beginnings of the economic, social, political, and artistic traditions and systems of the great civilizations. You can pursue studie...
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Environmental Engineering
Learn how science and engineering combine to preserve our natural environment. The Environmental Engineering degree at UBC will teach you how to address the issues surrounding waste treatment, reuse, and recycling, as well as how to mitigate air and...
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International Relations
Gain a deeper understanding of pertinent world issues such as international diplomacy, global economics, security, and much more. Your coursework will span myriad subjects, from geography, anthropology, and Asian studies, to political science, sociol...
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Law
At the Peter A. Allard School of Law, you'll receive a first-rate legal education that balances traditional areas of practice with emerging fields of specialization. Your first year will cover common curriculum – with classes in Canadian Constitution...
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Religion
The Program in the Study of Religion provides a solid education in a variety of religions from a number of disciplinary perspectives. It incorporates different regions and historical periods while allowing you to focus on the religious traditions of...
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Research intensive
UBC Vancouver offers you the chance to conduct your own research in the upper years of your undergraduate degree. Work with your award-winning faculty to pursue projects that drive your education forward.
Find out why Sara chose UBC Vancouver, and how her studies led to opportunities in conservation and marine animal research.
Take the first step
The first step to becoming a UBC Vancouver student is to create an account. From there, you can register for a tour of the Vancouver campus, sign up for an event in your area, attend an online info session, and be the first to receive important UBC updates.
Meet your UBC Vancouver 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.
At UBC’s Vancouver campus, our diverse community is made up of 48,149 undergraduate students from 147 different countries. Here, you can make friends from across the world who share the same passions and interests as you. Find out more about who you might meet on campus.
Elleda, Political Science
Santa Cruz, USA
“UBC has empowered me to take advantage of all the resources and opportunities we have on campus to create my own tailored, unique experiences. There are so many campus opportunities to choose from, and so many diverse students, so every individual has the chance to create their own distinctive path.”
Andrew, Applied Science
Manila, Phillipines
“UBC allowed me to have conversations with a large variety of people from different backgrounds and with widely differing perspectives. I made sure to engage in these conversations as often as I could, whether it was with classmates, my professors, people I would meet through clubs or volunteer groups, or even prospective students and families who would come on campus tours with me.”
Afnan, 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.”
Axel, Commerce
Sweden
“From playing soccer at a national level, to having fun at the best ski-resort in the world, to traveling through Canada and working in Germany, all while studying at one of the best business schools in the world, I really could not have asked for more during my Bachelor’s degree.”
Take a self-guided virtual tour
In our self-guided virtual tour, you can walk through key locations at UBC Vancouver and get a feel for what it’s like to live and learn at UBC. You’ll see UBC’s residences, study spots, recreational facilities, academic buildings, and more.
125 museums, arts, and music venues
UBC’s Vancouver campus hosts many cultural opportunities, and is minutes away from the city’s vibrant downtown district
#3 city in the world for quality of life
Vancouver is known for its outdoorsy culture, 200 parks and green spaces, and three local ski hills
Apply to UBC
At UBC Vancouver, you’ll find a vibrant and diverse community that will help you build your network around the world.
Want to be part of it? Apply to UBC now, and choose “Vancouver campus”