The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning, and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive, and vision to shape a better world.
| Acronym | UBC |
| Nickname | Thunderbirds |
| Colour | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Thunder |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 300 |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Address | Vancouver Campus 6200 University Blvd Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4 |
UBC's purpose is to pursue excellence in research, learning, and engagement to foster global citizenship and advance a sustainable and just society across British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
Inspiring people, ideas, and actions for a better world.
UBC Vancouver is a top-ranked, research-intensive university where bright ideas thrive. Its diverse, cosmopolitan community and award-winning professors provide opportunities to learn from leading faculty, engage in globally significant projects, and explore your academic interests. The campus is a dynamic environment that supports innovation, discovery, and adventure inside and outside the classroom.
Many programs at UBC are unique to the Vancouver campus. With its state-of-the-art facilities and modern teaching methods, UBC Vancouver helps you combine your learning with co-op placements, undergraduate research, and work positions. Find out which of our 150+ programs are right for you.
UBC Vancouver offers you the chance to conduct your own research in the upper years of your undergraduate degree. Work with your award-winning faculty to pursue projects that drive your education forward. Find out why Sara chose UBC Vancouver, and how her studies led to opportunities in conservation and marine animal research.
UBC’s century-old community connects thousands of students, faculty, and alumni worldwide. Known for being welcoming and innovative, the Vancouver campus hosts 47,856 undergraduate students from 147 countries. It’s a place to meet people from around the world who share your passions, build meaningful friendships, and become part of a vibrant global network.
English language requirement
English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.
UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
Entry requirements vary by program. Check the program page for your program requirements.
International Students:
Admission to UBC is competitive, and your requirements change depending on your degree and campus of choice. All applicants must meet UBC’s general admission requirements and English Language Admission Standard.
Please see requirements on the international program page.
Admission requirements vary by degree program and country. Please check the graduate degree program page and country page for requirements.
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Research Center: Located on the unceded territory of the xwm??kw?y??m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:l? and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations, CIRS operates as an interdisciplinary hub for sustainability research, teaching, planning and operations, as well as a sustainable building research subject.
Accommodation: With more than 240 hotel suites available year-round, 150 more from May to August, accessible units, and hundreds of affordable shared dorm-style rooms in the summer, we have a range of accommodation options to host your group in comfort.
As President, Dr. Bacon leads the academic mission and operations of UBC as it continues to evolve as a global institution that is consistently ranked... read more
Before joining UBC, Dr. Bacon served in several academic leadership roles, including as President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University in Ottawa, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University in Kingston, and as Provost and Vice-President (Academic Affairs) at Concordia University in his hometown of Montreal, where he was recognized with an award as Sustainability Champion.
Dr. Bacon holds a PhD in neuropsychology from the University of Montreal, after which he undertook a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. His research in the field of cognitive neuroscience focuses on the links between brain activity and perception in the visual, auditory and vestibular systems, as well as on multisensory integration.
Point Grey established by British government as a Colonial Admiralty reserve – presumably for strategic reasons relating to protecting English Bay and the Fraser River estuary.
1865
21-year timber lease on Point Grey granted to Vancouver Island Spar, Lumber and Sawmill Company Limited (later Hastings Sawmill Company)
1877
Initial proposal for a provincial university made by Superintendent of Education John Jessop, only six years after British Columbia joined Canada, with the total population still less than 50,000.
1890
An Act Respecting the University of British Columbia... read more 1891 The first meeting of the new university’s senate in Victoria (Vancouver Island) fails to reach quorum when some members from the mainland fail to attend. A second meeting is never held, and the Act is allowed to lapse. 1892 South Vancouver District Municipality established, enclosing all the lands up to and including the western extremity of Point Grey “along the low water mark” of English Bay and the Fraser River.i> passed by the provincial legislature. However, the political rivalry between Vancouver Island and the mainland leads to a dispute about where the university should be located.