University of British Columbia

- 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
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CanadaJanInternational Scholars Program at University of British Columbia 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Canada15 Nov 2025Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at University of British Columbia 2026 (Fully Funded)
meritneedSinh 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
meritneedSinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.
Canada15 Jan 2026Doctoral Funding at University of British Columbia 2026
meritneedSinh 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
meritneedSinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.
Canada15 Jan 2026Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at University of British Columbia 2026
leadershipSinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.
Canada15 Jan 2026Graduate Assistantships at University of British Columbia 2026
otherSinh 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.
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