Canada · Public research university

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia · Founded 1908

QS World #38 THE #41
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Acceptance rate
52.4%
Total students
71,019
International
~30%
Annual tuition
CAD 43,000 - 58,000 / year international UG (program dependent)

Spectacular Pacific-coast campus consistently rated one of the world's most beautiful. UBC offers strong post-graduation work permits via Canada's PGWP — undergraduates can work 3 years after graduating.

Admissions requirements

Language
IELTS 6.5+ (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90+
Tests
Self-reported grades; SAT/ACT optional for some.
Deadlines
  • General Undergrad: December 1 - January 15
Financial aid
International Major Entrance Scholarship (~CAD 25,000), Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow.
Famous for
Forestry Earth & Ocean Sciences Computer Science Sauder Business Film
Notable alumni
  • Justin Trudeau
  • Ryan Reynolds (attended)
  • Kim Campbell
Cost estimate
$53,000 / year
Tuition $36,000 + living $17,000

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