University of British Columbia
Vancouver and Kelowna, Canada | you.ubc.ca
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a globally renowned, public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, Canada. It enrolls over 70,000 students from more than 150 countries. UBC is celebrated for its highly diverse community, rigorous academics, and high-impact research.
Representatives
Ashlee Fulop
She/Her
International Student Recruiter/Advisor
ashlee.fulop@ubc.ca
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
YVR (8 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
54,000 / 74,000
Average Class Size
54
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
27% / 65% / 27%
Athletics Division
No Answer
Athletics League
U Sports
Average ACT / SAT
33 / 1400
Average GPA
3.8 (unweighted)
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
41,745 / 25,132 (50%)
Deposits
12,098
Applications Accepted
EducationPlannerBC
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? Sometimes
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Jan 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Jan 15
Note: One scholarship for international students due Dec 1st
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Jan 15
Link to Scholarship Info
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students
Points of Pride
UBC consistently ranks among the top 40 universities globally and frequently places in the top 3 in Canada. It boasts an internationally recognized faculty and attracts over 18,000 international students, making it one of North America's most globally connected campuses.
UBC has cemented itself as a global leader in environmental innovation, ranking 3rd globally in sustainability impact in the QS World University Rankings. The Vancouver campus acts as a "living laboratory," testing green technologies and policies.
UBC regularly attracts over $700 million in annual research funding, anchoring it as a core hub for global breakthroughs. UBC researchers drive critical advancements in medicine, clean energy, and quantum computing, transforming academic discovery into real-world commercial technologies and spin-off companies.
