Tomoka Mano
International Student Recruiter/Advisor, US East
Based in: Rochester, NY
AIRR-NA Member Institution
University of British Columbia
Vancouver and Kelowna, Canada
Institution at a Glance
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Very large (30,000+ students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 4-year
About the Institution
UBC is one of North America’s leading research universities, consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world and the most international university in North America. UBC programs lead to internationally recognized degrees with over 250 majors to choose from across two campuses, each set in unparalleled natural surroundings — UBC’s Vancouver campus on Canada’s spectacular Pacific coast and UBC’s Okanagan campus in British Columbia’s scenic interior.
North American Representatives
Ashlee Fulop
International Student Recruiter/Advisor, US West Coast
Based in: San Marcos, CA
Roy Robinson
International Student Recruiter/Advisor, USA West Coast Regional Representative
Based in: Tacoma, WA
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Science
Business
Arts
Applied Science (Engineering)
Kinesiology
Postgraduate study
Business
Forestry
Law
Education
Science
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct
Entry requirements
4 years of English and 3 years of math for general admission. The rest of the course requirements depend on the faculty you will be applying to.
Applications, dates and deadlines
Application opens early October. Final deadline is Jan. 15. All required documents must be submitted by March 15.
How to apply
You can go through you.ubc.ca which will direct you to the Education Planner BC application portal.
Standardized testing
Test optional
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
$34,000
Estimated cost of living
$14,000
Scholarships and funding
International Scholars Program (ISP): need-and-merit-based scholarship; must be nominated by school counselor, submit the ISP application by Nov. 15, and submit general application by Dec. 1 to be considered.
International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES): merit scholarship; renewable entrance award up to $20,000 CAD; no additional application required, submit general application by Jan. 15 to be considered.
Outstanding International Student Award (OIS): merit scholarship; one-time entrance award up to $25,000 CAD (non-renewable); no additional application required, submit general application by Jan. 15 to be considered.
Okanagan International Student Award: merit scholarship; one-time entrance award of $5,000 CAD, based on Choice 1 Okanagan campus; no additional application required, submit general application by Jan. 15 to be considered.
Information for Counselors
Counselor specific website: https://you.ubc.ca/counsellors/