The University of British Columbia is a public research university in British Columbia with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna. The University of British Columbia ranks amongst the world's top 20 public universities. UBC's main campus is located in Vancouver and spans 400 acres of land. The institution works with community, industry, government, and university partners to provide students with enriching educational experiences through its 16 faculties, 18 schools, and 2 colleges. 

University of British Columbia offers 350+ programs at bachelor's and master's level. The university offers some unparalleled programs in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Management, Geography, and Computer Science, challenging the status quo at every step of the way. Having its Sauder School of Business and Vancouver School of Economics being compared to some of the ivy league universities makes it only more desirable.

UBC is home to over 68,000 students from Canada and 140+ countries. International admissions applications to the institution are open in September for the seasonal intakes of Summer, Winter, and Fall. Indian students need a minimum GPA of 2.4 (75%) for the graduate program to be admitted to UBC. The average GPA of admitted students at UBC for both undergraduate and graduate programs is 3.6 (90%). 

As an Indian student, you will be spending anywhere between 6,000 to 34,000 CAD per year, depending on the program. To assist the students financially, a plethora of top UBC scholarships such as the Karen McKellin International Leader Award, Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarships, Vantage One Excellence Award, and others are offered.

University of British Columbia Rankings 2023

Rightly considered as one of the best higher education institutes in Canada, the University of British Columbia ranks  #37 worldwide by the recent 2022 rankings survey conducted by the THE. Some other rankings for UBC are:

  • #47 in QS World University Rankings 2023
  • #31 in Best Global Universities by US News & World Report 2022
  • #2 in Best Global Universities in Canada  by US news & world report 2022
  • #2 Canada University Rankings 2022 by THE

 

University of British Columbia Courses

Vancouver Campus of the university offers more than 300 bachelor's programs and 331 graduate degree programs around its 12 faculties and 2 schools. The faculties are home to thousands of students and are reputed for different reasons. ?

As one of the world's top research universities, The University of British Columbia provides students with a diverse range of research opportunities. Government, industry, and non-profit partners have contributed $700 million to UBC's research. UBC has 250 research-based programs and incredible awards associated with them. 

 

Program Name 1st Year Fees
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc], Data Science INR 20,85,834
Master of Science [M.Sc], Data Science INR 23,48,439
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], Business Technology Management INR 30,28,076
Master of Engineering [M.Eng], Mechanical Engineering INR 13,46,727
Master of Law [L.L.M] INR 5,72,811
Master of Architecture [M.Arch] INR 22,31,036
Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] INR 55,38,444
Master of Science [M.Sc], Business Analytics INR 29,64,239

 

University of British Columbia Accommodation

The University of British Columbia ensures your stay in Canada is safe & comfortable and provides both on and off-campus accommodation alternatives for the same. One of the most beautifully distracting cities, Vancouver is a sought-after site in Canada, and a chance to live there as a student is too good of an opportunity to miss.

  • The institute welcomes over 12,000 students to its 14 UBC on-campus residences offering them the best learning environment for growth.
    The first-year residents are encouraged to reside on campus with guaranteed accommodation. These students are usually allotted Totem Park, Place Vanier, or Orchard Commons.
  • Marine Drive and Ponderosa Commons are 2 of the highly popular residencies of the university with the best of facilities and infrastructure.
  • For lovers of peace, quiet, and privacy, Fair View and Fraser Hall are the more fascinating and better-suited options.