The University of British Columbia Ranking & Overview 2024

Name
Acronym	UBC
Founded	1908
Motto	Tuum Est It is up to you
Colours	Gold and blue
Mascot	Thunderbird
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official The University of British Columbia general video presentation.

Address	2329 West Mall Vancouver V6T 1Z4 British Columbia Canada
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+1 (604) 822 8999
	+1 (604) 822 9888
Other locations	Kelowna

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of British Columbia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of British Columbia's academic range and degree level offering.

The University of British Columbia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of British Columbia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of British Columbia.

The University of British Columbia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)	7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International students	over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has The University of British Columbia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

The University of British Columbia's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Admission Office

2016 - 1874 East Mall
Vancouver V6T 1Z1
(604) 822 3014
(877) 272 1422

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

The University of British Columbia has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,500-3,999 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

The University of British Columbia is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

The University of British Columbia is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

The University of British Columbia does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of British Columbia's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of British Columbia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1908

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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American Library Association (ALA), Committee on Accreditation
American Psychological Association (APA)
Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize The University of British Columbia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Universities Canada (UC)
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)
Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
Universitas 21 (U21)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

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