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  • University of British Columbia Overview
    • Alumni
    • Accomplishments
  • Campus of University of British Columbia
    • Vancouver Campus
    • Okanagan Campus
  • UBC Admission Requirements
    • General Requirements
    • English Language Requirements
    • Undergraduate Courses
    • Postgraduate and Research-Based Courses
  • UBC Application Process
    • Application Processing Fees
    • Application Deadlines
  • Programs offered by the University of British Columbia
    • Top-Ranked Programs of UBC
      • English
      • Computer Science
      • Nursing
      • Economics
      •  Civil Engineering
  • Acceptance Rate of UBC
  • Scholarships Offered by UBC

University of British Columbia Overview

ubc

Established in the year 1905, the University of British Columbia is a public institution located in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is one of the most popular and oldest universities in Canada and since 1915, UBC has been opening doors to students with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape the world in a better way. UBC is a global center of teaching, and research and has been ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world, consistently.

UBC is one of the world’s leading universities and aims to create an exceptional learning environment that nurtures students from every part of the world, advances a civil and sustainable society and supports a research facility that serves the people of not only Columbia, Canada but the whole world.

Alumni

The alumni of the University of British Columbia consist of 8 Nobel laureates, 3 Canadian Prime Ministers including Justin Trudeau (current prime minister of Canada) and some notable names are Kim Campbell, Arthur Erickson, Robert Mundell, Bjarni Tryggvason and more.

Accomplishments

The university ranks 34th in Time Higher Education and 46th in the QS World University Ranking 2022. The University of British Columbia is the recipient of the awards like the CFPC Continuing Professional Development Award, Family Medicine Forum Award for Excellence in Research and Royal College Accredited CPD Provider Innovation Award. The university, out of 1115 institutions, ranks 13th in delivering on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Campus of University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia has two campuses – the Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus.

Vancouver Campus

The Vancouver campus is the larger of the two, the campus occupies 420 acres of maintained land and has several beaches and views of the North Shore Mountain. The Pacific Spirit Regional Park serves as a green belt between the campus and the city. It accommodates 85% of the UBC student population and 23% of them are international students.  Vancouver offers 85 academic units and over 250 research and 85 course-based master’s programs.

The campus consists of a performing art Centre which contains the Chan Shun for Performing Arts, Centre for Interactive Research in Sustainability, UBA Centre for Plant Research and UBC Welcome Centre.  UBC Vancouver also offers two satellite campuses in the city of Vancouver: one at Vancouver General Hospital for medical sciences and another at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver for part-time credit and non-credit courses. UBC is also a partner that supports Great Northern Way Campus Ltd, and it is linked with a collection of nearby theological colleges that includes the Vancouver School of Theology, Regent College, Carey Theological College, and Corpus Christi College.

Okanagan Campus

The Okanagan campus is located in Kelowna; it was founded in 2005 on what was previously the North Kelowna Campus of Okanagan University College. The campus completed an expansion with the construction of several residential, teaching and research facilities and is situated on 208.6 hectares of land.

The campus houses the remaining 25% of UBC’s student population and 13% of its students are international students.  It offers 62 bachelors and 19 master’s programs.

UBC Admission Requirements

The first step in order to be a part of the UBC diverse community is to successfully complete the general admission requirements and degree-specific requirements as well. The requirements are based on which country you are applying from and what degree you are applying for.

General Requirements

  • Academic Documents
  • Reference Letters
  • Statement of Interest
  • English Proficiency Test
  • GRE and GMAT
  • Criminal Record Check

English Language Requirements

For undergraduate, postgraduate and research-based Courses, the international student must have taken any of the English language proficiency tests within 24 months of the submission of the application. The applicable test and their minimum scores are:

Undergraduate Courses

Every course that is offered by UBC has a specific set of requirements that you are required to fulfill to be a part of UBA.  However, there are some general requirements that every international student needs to fulfill and they are:

  • The student must have above-average marks and have completed their high school at a reputed institution.
  • As we stated above the student must have taken any one of the English language proficiency tests within the last 24 months.

To check the specific requirements for every course that is offered at UBC click here.

Postgraduate and Research-Based Courses

  • The international student must have 4 years of bachelors or a Master’s degree
  • The international student must have finished the previous degree with first-class/division standing.
  • For the researched-based/ doctoral level, the international is required to have a master’s degree in any related field.
  • As we stated above the student must have taken any one of the English language proficiency tests within the last 24 months.
  • GRE is required for some courses so research well before applying
  • International students that are applying for MBA and MSc B programs in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration are required to submit GMAT results and for the Ph.D. program must submit either GRE or GMAT.

UBC Application Process

The application process takes place online for both undergraduate and graduate programs. You can start by registering yourself on the application portal and submitting all the necessary documents to complete the process.

Application Processing Fees

Application processing fees for students who will be studying on a Study Permit will pay $125.25

Application Deadlines

Remember there is always a deadline whether you are applying, you have submitted your application or you have received an offer of admission. So check the deadline on UBC’s website so that you know which dates you need to watch out for.

Programs offered by the University of British Columbia

UBC offers a variety and depth of academic options which means that you can find a course that is most suitable for you that will be taught by highly qualified leaders in their respective fields.

Find the list of all the courses that are offered at UBC here.

Top-Ranked Programs of UBC

Program QS Subject Ranking 2022
Sports Related Topics 3
Library and Information Management 5
Geography 8
Anatomy and Physiology 8
Engineering – Mineral and Mining 10
Environmental Science 13
Education 14
English 15
Psychology 16
Agricultural and Forestry 16
Earth and Marine Science 18
Linguistic 20
Geophysics 21
Geology 21
Computer Science 21
Sociology 22
Economics 23
Nursing 23
Anthropology 24
Engineering – Civil and Structure 25
History 27
Medicine 27
Mathematics 29
Engineering – Electrical and Electronics 31
Biotechnology 31
Development Studies 34
Architecture and Build Environment 35
Social Policy and Administration 35
Business and Management 36
Modern Language 41
Law 43
Physics and Astronomy 44
Dentistry 46
Communication and Media Studies 47
Political Science 48
Chemistry 48
Engineering – Chemical 54
Engineering – Mechanical 61

English

If you are looking for a university that offers the best English program then you are at the right place. The English program offered by UBC ranks 15th in the QS Subject Ranking 2022 and 2nd in Canada which solidifies its reputation as one of the best universities to pursue an English program from.

You will get the opportunity to study with exceptional teachers and scholars in a variety of fields and learn a number of language areas including the history and structure of the English Language.

Undergraduate Tuition fees $42,802
Graduate Tuition Fees $9,313

Computer Science

The university offers a standard computer science program where you will learn how to use and improve computers in the computer Science program of UBC. You will get to explore everything from the basics of computing to data structures, operating systems, software engineering and whatnot. Machine learning, data mining, parallel computation, analysis and more are offered by this major. The excellent faculty will further enhance your future career.

Undergraduate Tuition fees $44,091
Graduate Tuition Fees $9,313

Nursing

The nursing program offered by UBC provides students with an innovative and advanced program that helps students develop innovative skills such as clinical decision making, client care and more. The program’s aim is to prepare leaders in nursing practice by giving them practical experience and skills.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees $42,883
Graduate Tuition Fees $53,993

Economics

In this program, you will get to learn how people, institutions and nations create and manage scarce resources. Moreover, you will get to learn how to make choices about businesses by comparing costs and benefits and act purposefully on those choices.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees $51,778
Graduate Tuition Fees $26,906

 Civil Engineering

This program will open up a new world and introduce you to concepts of analyzing, planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining the built environment.  You will take courses and complete lab work on topics such as soil mechanics and foundation design, design of steel, concrete and timber structures, and construction management. In addition to this, you will also get to learn municipal infrastructure design, environmental impact studies and coastal engineering.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees $58,803
Graduate Tuition Fees $22,774

Acceptance Rate of UBC

The acceptance rate at the University of British Columbia is 52.4% for undergraduate courses and 18% for graduate courses. The admission process is competitive and comparative. The student’s application will be evaluated against all the other applications received by the university and only if you succeed in impressing them you will get to be a part of UBC’s diverse community.

Scholarships Offered by UBC

Scholarship/Awards Eligibility Award Amount
International Major Entrance Scholarships Must be enrolling in an undergraduate program with an exceptional academic record  Maximum value of

$25,000

Per year

Outstanding International Student Award Deserving students with strong extracurricular involvement
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award Undergraduate international students who have an exceptional academic record, leadership skills and involvement in student and community services Full-ride scholarship
Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award Underprivileged students or students from war-torn countries won’t be able to attend university without financial assistance. Full-ride scholarship

We hope through the help of this blog you got all the information regarding the University of British Columbia. But in case you have any other queries or need assistance with your application process, you can always reach out to Edvise Hub and our experts will help in every way possible.

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