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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

66,747 Total Students

Established in 1908

Fall, Spring, Summer

INTAKES

22:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

52.4%

Acceptance Rate Undergraduate

18%

Acceptance Rate Graduate

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ABOUT

UBC is a prestigious public research university located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1908 and is the oldest university in the province.

It has two main campuses: the Vancouver campus, which is home to over 85% of the student body, and the Okanagan campus in Kelowna.
UBC is known for its strong academic programs, beautiful setting, and vibrant student life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in over 200 areas of study.
The university is a global leader in research, with an annual research budget of over $750 million. It is home to TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, which houses the world's largest cyclotron.

RANKINGS OF UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world (e.g., 34th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings)

FEES AT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Approx CDN $168.25

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FEE

Approx CDN $168.25 USD

GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE

Approx CDN $168.25 USD

TUTION FEE

THE APPLICATION FEE TO UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs
If you apply through Grad-Dreams

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

TOEFL	IELTS	PTE
90	6.5	65

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

SAT	GRE	GMAT
Program required	Program required	Program required

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

FACTS

Number of students: 68,000+ (including over 18,000 international students)
Faculty: 2,897
Acceptance rate: 19% (Vancouver campus)
Tuition fees: Vary by program, but generally higher for international students
Rankings: Consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world (e.g., 34th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings)

ACCOMODATION

The cost of accommodation will vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose and where you live.
On-campus housing options include traditional residence halls, apartment-style residences, and family housing. Prices can range from $8,000 to $15,000 per year.
Off-campus housing can be cheaper, but it can also be more competitive and time-consuming to find. Rents for apartments near campus can range from $1,500 to $3,000 per month.