University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
UBC has two campuses (Vancouver and Okanagan) and is known for sustainability research, forestry, computer science, and the Sauder School of Business. Vancouver's mild climate and Pacific Rim location are major draws.
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Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Established
1908
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via UBC
Region
Canada →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: University of British Columbia official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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