The University of British Columbia is a public research university in British Columbia, with campuses in Kelowna and adjacent to Vancouver. It began in 1908. According to the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University came in at 44 globally and second in Canada. In addition, the University came in at 47 globally and third in Canada in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Currently ranked in the top 20 public universities, the University of British Columbia consistently ranks among the top 40 universities in the world.
The University of British Columbia Requirements:
Undergraduate:
HSSC – Higher Secondary School Certificate. Certificates must be official. Achieve a final exam grade of 70%
International baccalaureate: minimum 30 points
A-levels: ABB–BBB
Postgraduate:
Bachelor’s Pass Degrees which are two years in length are not eligible for admission to UBC Graduate Studies.
B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng.), B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Pharm, M.B.B.S. or a 4-year bachelor degree or a Master’s degree First class/division standing
English Language Requirements Undergraduate/Postgraduate
IELTS: 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test.
TOEFL: 90 for the internet-based exam (with minimum component scores of 22 [reading, listening] and 21 [writing, speaking])
PTE Home: A minimum overall score of 65 on the academic
The University of British Columbia Fees
Arts Degree: 42,802
Architecture 42,694
Business Degree: 44,091–55,384
Engineering Degree: 54,986
Education 42,802
Health Sciences 44,091
Law 42,802
Nursing: 42,883
Psychology: 42,802
Science Degree:44,091–54,986
Postgraduate:
Arts Degree: 9,131
Architecture: 9,313
Master of Architecture & Master of Landscape Architecture: 70,742
Business Degree: 9,313
Engineering Degree: 9,313
Education: 14,715
Health Sciences: 23,337 – 58,803
Law: 9,313
Science Degree: 9,313 – 42,513
Engineering Management: 50,615
Environmental Science: 8,776
M Business Analytics: 60,247
MBA: 67,541
Psychology: 14,715
Nursing: 9,313
Public health: 9,313
Living cost: The typical cost for a room and meal plan for a new undergraduate student is rough $12,000–$14,500.
Intakes: Early October 2022Application opens
Online application opens for Winter Session (September 2023 to April 2024) and Summer Session (May to August 2023).
Apply here! https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/
November 15, 2022
Application fees: International Applicants: (CDN) $168.25.
The University of British Columbia Scholarship:
International Major Entrance Scholarship
International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. Students receive their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study. The number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding.
Eligibility
- To be considered for the IMES, you must:
- Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school.
- Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.
- Apply to UBC by January 15.
How to apply
If you apply to UBC by January 15, you will automatically refer to the IMES.
Scholarship status
You will be considered for this scholarship shortly after you receive an offer of admission to UBC. Scholarship decisions are made between mid-march to the end of April each year.
Outstanding International Student Award
The Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship awarded to qualified students when they are offered admission to UBC. Students selected for this award show strength academically and display involvement outside of the classroom.
Eligibility
To be considered for an OIS Award, you must:
- Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college).
- Be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your scholarship eligibility.)
- Apply to UBC by January 15.
How to apply
If you apply to UBC by January 15, you will automatically consider for the OIS Award.
Scholarship status
You will be considered for this scholarship shortly after you receive an offer of admission to UBC. Scholarship decisions are made between mid-march to the end of April each year.
