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University of British Columbia (UBC)

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About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

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UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world.

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As one of the world’s top research universities, the University of British Columbia has created positive change at home and abroad for more than a century. Today our two major campuses—in Vancouver and the Okanagan—attract, nurture and transform more than 65,000 students from Canada and 140+ countries around the world.

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Campuses

Vancouver Campus is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Located 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver campus is a spectacular location that is a ‘must-see’ for any visitor to the city — where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. The campus is home to more than 44,000 undergraduate and nearly 10,000 graduate students.

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Okanagan Campus is in the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples. The Okanagan campus brings worlds together by combining the resources and reputation of one of the world's top universities with a young and dynamic campus. Located in Kelowna, British Columba, students come from across the world to receive a top-ranked education in one of Canada's fastest-growing regions.

Visiting Student Program

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A visiting student is someone who:

• is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a recognized institution, or;

• has recently graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution, and

• is in good academic standing.

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Your university does not need an exchange agreement with UBC for you to study with us as a visiting student. If your university has an exchange agreement with UBC, please check with your international exchange office first to inquire about coming as an exchange student.

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Courses

You can enrol in undergraduate courses on our Vancouver or Okanagan campuses. There are many courses to choose from offered by a variety of faculties including the Arts, Sciences, Forestry and Environmental Stewardship, Land and Food Systems, Commerce (Okanagan) and Engineering. Registration is based on availability, and there are some restrictions on course enrolment for visiting students. View all our programs at you.ubc.ca/programs.

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Intakes for visiting students

  • September start (winter term one): Apply by June 15

  • January start (winter term two): Apply by October 15

  • May or July start (summer terms one and two): Apply by March 15

 

Tuition and School Fees

Tuition is calculated based on the number of credits you are registered in. Most students take 3-5 courses per winter term and 1-2 courses per summer term (one course is approximately 3-4 credits) with tuition starting at $1,790 CAD per credit (varies based on faculty). You will also need to budget for text books and living costs (approximately $7,500 CAD for 4 months). Student fees are roughly $1000-1500 CAD, depending on the length of the visiting terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please connect with a UBC Representative at recruit.intl@ubc.ca.

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Application process

Step 1: Submit an application through the EPBC website.

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Step 2: Connect with UBC Representative to submit all the required documents:

  • Letter of permission from your university or if you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree, you can submit the proof of completion of your degree.

  • University transcript

  • Proof of English ability

  • Preferred course list

  • Confirmation of the visiting duration

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Step 3: Once the student is admitted, the UBC Representative will facilitate with UBC’s Go Global for the next steps, including course registration, pre-departure webinars, and orientations.

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