Canada · Public research university
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia · Founded 1908
QS World #38
THE #41
Official site
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
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- 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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