Glowbal
Back to university search

University of British Columbia

#38 QS World Ranking#41 THE RankingCanadaPublic
  • QS ranking#38
  • Acceptance rate52%
  • Typical GPA3.7–3.9 GPA for most…
  • Tuition / year$44,116

Overview

About University of British Columbia

Vancouver campus is one of the world's most beautiful; Pacific Rim gateway; Sauder School competitive; strong environmental science research; gateway to Asian markets

  • International environmentVery diverse; ~30% intl UG; Pacific Rim student population
  • Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; project-based in Sauder; research-heavy in sciences

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Forestry
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Business (Sauder)
  • CS
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Education

Best for

  • Business
  • environmental
  • CS
  • Asian-market focused students; outdoor lifestyle lovers

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: 3.7–3.9 GPA for most programs
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+
  • No SAT/ACT; grades-based; supplemental required for Sauder/Applied Science
  • Difficulty: Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: 52% overall; Sauder/CS more selective
  • Deadline: UG: Jan 15 | Sauder MBA: Feb/May | Law: Feb | Grad: Dec–Feb

On campus

Campus and location

Housing limited Y1 priority; off-campus Vancouver extremely expensive

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)44,116 (intl UG)
  • Living cost (USD)18,000–24,000
  • ScholarshipsInternational Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES); Trek Excellence Scholarship
  • UBC IMES

    merit

    UG

    CanadaJan
  • International Scholars Program at University of British Columbia 2026 (Fully Funded)

    merit

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    Canada15 Nov 2025
  • Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at University of British Columbia 2026 (Fully Funded)

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    CanadaThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of British Columbia . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
  • BCom Scholarships at University of British Columbia 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    Canada15 Jan 2026
  • Doctoral Funding at University of British Columbia 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    CanadaThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Doctoral Funding! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of British Columbia . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
  • International Major Entrance Scholarship for Vantage One at University of British Columbia 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    Canada15 Jan 2026
  • Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at University of British Columbia 2026

    leadership

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    Canada15 Jan 2026
  • Graduate Assistantships at University of British Columbia 2026

    other

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    Canada1 Jan 2026

After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsAmazon, Apple, Microsoft, RBC, TD, Ballard Power, Lululemon, Sierra Nevada
  • InternshipsCo-op program (Sauder/Engineering); co-op strongly recommended; Go Global exchange
  • EmployabilityStrong for environmental, business, CS, forestry; Pacific Rim career network

The honest view

Why students choose University of British Columbia

  • International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES); Trek Excellence Scholarship
  • Employability: Strong for environmental, business, CS, forestry; Pacific Rim career network

Worth knowing

Vancouver housing extremely expensive; some programs less strong than UofT; humid Pacific climate

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: UBC Sauder co-op has 95%+ employment rate within 6 months. INSIGHT: UBC Okanagan campus (Kelowna) is smaller, with higher admission rates and growing programs good alternative.

Ask a human

Talk to someone who studied here

Book a 1-1 session with a current student or alumnus for honest advice about your application and life on campus.