The University of British Columbia (UBC) (1908), is Canada’s global university. Consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world, and with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, UBC attracts award-winning faculty and outstanding students from around the world. Students choose UBC for its international environment, innovative and interdisciplinary programs and the portability of a first-class degree from an internationally-recognized university.

UBC has two major campuses: the magnificent Vancouver campus surrounded by forest, mountains, and ocean; and the Okanagan campus, located in beautiful, lakeside, Kelowna BC.Whichever campus they attend, students have access to outdoor activities year-round at nearby beaches, parks, and world-class ski resorts.

Undergraduate programs include business,engineering, humanities, fine arts, life and physical sciences, human kinetics, forestry, and more. Students can choose from hundreds of majors, double majors, minors, specializations and honours options to customize their degree. A variety of post-graduate programs is also offered. The language of instruction at UBC is English.

Students at the University can enrich their academic experience by participating in co-op (work-learn) programs, community service learning programs, or by studying abroad at any one of 175 partner universities in 42 countries. 

UBC’s vibrant student life, including over 250 student-run clubs, a large intramural sports program, and outstanding varsity athletics programs, provide opportunities for social and leadership experiences outside the classroom. UBC’s comfortable and affordable student residences house more than 6,000 students.

The University welcomes applications from both secondary school students and from students applying from recognized colleges and universities, who demonstrate superior academic ability.