University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

UBC

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Undergraduate Population

Postgraduate Population
1915
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Okanagan, BC, Canada
Suburban
Public International University
http://you.ubc.ca
(604) 822-9836
account.you.ubc.ca/s/ask-ubc
Vancouver 47,400
Okanagan 10,800
Vancouver 11,000
Okanagan 900

North American Representatives

Tomoka Mano
Associate International Student Recruiter/Advisor
(202) 255-0160
[email protected]
Location: Philadelphia, PA


Admissions, Academics, and Finances

Admission Requirements4 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.
Application Dates and DeadlinesApplication opens beginning of October. Final deadline is Jan. 15. To be considered for international scholarships (or a Canadian citizen applying internationally to be considered for Canadian scholarships), applications are due by Dec. 1. All required documents must be submitted by March 15.
How to ApplyYou can go through you.ubc.ca which will direct you to the Education Planner BC application portal.
Standardized Testing PolicyTest optional
Key Undergraduate Academic ProgramsScience
Business
Arts
Applied Science (Engineering)
Kinesiology
Key Graduate Academic ProgramsBusiness
Forestry
Law
Education
Science
Tuition & Fees (Appx. USD)$34,000
Room & Board (Appx. USD)$14,000
ScholarshipsInternational Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES): merit scholarship; renewable entrance award up to $20,000; 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 (non-renewable); no additional application required, submit general application by Jan. 15 to be considered.
International Scholars Program (ISP): need-and-merit-based awards; must be nominated by school counselor and submit the ISP application by Nov. 15, and submit general application by Dec. 1 to be considered.

Important Information

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.

Counselor Information

Counselor specific website: https://you.ubc.ca/counsellors/