UBC
UBC
Location: Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Foundation Year: 1908
Type: Public
Tuition Fees: 39,573 CAD to 51,635 CAD
Founded in 1908, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is the oldest university in British Columbia and a renowned public research institution. Its annual research budget is over 600 million CAD and allows UBC to fund 8,000 projects a year. The university is ranked as one of the top three universities in Canada and boasts more than 66,000 students from all over the world. Recently it was recognized as North America`s most international university.
The motto of the UBC is Tuum Est (It is Yours). It reflects the commitment of the institution to attract and support those who have the drive to shape a better world. Innovation, bold thinking, curiosity, and initiative are seen as important elements of students` development.
Campuses of the UBC are situated in Vancouver and Kelowna. Its main buildings in Vancouver occupy 1,09 million square meters and are located near beautiful beaches and parks. Two satellite campuses are in Vancouver General Hospital for Medical Sciences and at Robson Square for part-time credit and non-credit programs. The UBC is also known for its Botanical Garden and Center of Plants Research, the Chan Center of the Performing Arts, and a Concert Hall.
The Okanagan Campus in Kelowna completed its 450 million CAD expansion in 2012. Together with several new student residence buildings, the Arts and Sciences Centre, the Engineering Management and Education building, the Centre for Innovative Research, and Reichwald Health Sciences Centre were constructed in the period of 2005-2012.
The UBC Library is the second-largest academic library in Canada and has fifteen branches, 7,8 million volumes, and 2,1 million e-books. The University has a collection of three archives and fine art with 1,000 works of contemporary Canadian artists. The UBC Gallery holds lectures and symposia on art history, exhibitions, and other archival projects.
The University of British Columbia offers an unrivaled choice of degree programs at two of its campuses and affiliated teaching institutions. The UBC is a well-known leader in research that is aimed to improve teaching practices. Flexible Learning is an example of a comprehensive strategy that changed how, when, and where UBC students learn. This methodology boosted reasoning and permitted students to customize their experience and meet long-term educational and career goals. Extended Learning programs are also available for applicants.
Undergraduate Programs can satisfy the interests of any student. The UBC offers 17 programs in Business and Economics, 31 in Earth, Environment and Sustainability, 7 in Education, 33 in Engineering and Technology, 47 in Health and Life Sciences, 21 in History, Law and Politics, 25 in Maths, Chemistry and Physics, 22 in Media and Fine Arts and 38 in People, Culture and Society.
The University of British Columbia is one of the most popular and renowned higher education institutions in the world. That`s why its admission requirements are not simple and vary depending on a chosen degree and campus. The universal demand is that all applicants must meet the general admission requirements. English is the primary language of instruction, so students must pass the English Language Admission Standard. To meet this requirement, applicants can complete three or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in Canada or consider one of the UBC`s academic English Development Programs.
In 1969 at the Vancouver Campus the English Language Institute was opened. Since then, it has welcomed thousands of international students. Outstanding resources and professional instructors help students to achieve success in the following areas: Vancouver English Experience Program, English for Academic Purposes, Business English and English for the Global Citizens.
Another option to consider is UBC’s Vantage One Programs. They are designed as pathways for academically outstanding international students, who do not yet meet the English language standards for admission. These unique 11-month programs combine English language study and practice with the first-year degree courses. This is the first step in a successful way to a bachelor's degree. Students who complete the Vantage One Program, progress into the second year of the UBC undergraduate degree of their choice.
The University of British Columbia offers a wide range of Master’s and Ph.D. programs. Students get access to high-tech laboratories, libraries, and institutes. New connections with outstanding and creative peers, faculty, and staff help them to develop their knowledge and start a scientific career. Students work with supervisors, who mentor them in the research, that is why many graduate programs expect students to identify a prospective supervisor first.
The fields of research at the UBC include Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, Education, Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Health and Kinesiology, Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies, Digital Arts and Humanities, Community Engagement, Social Change, Equity, Global Studies, Power, Conflict and Ideas, Urban, Rural and Regional Dynamics, Management, Mathematics, Medical Physics, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work.
The UBC offers guided campus tours - this is the best way to feel the atmosphere of academic life. Virtual tours and online info sessions are also available. The Vancouver Campus has 14 residences, where 12,000 students from 140 countries of the world live, making it the largest students` residence in Canada. The Okanagan Campus has four residence communities with five types of fully furnished rooms available.
Tuition Fees vary depending on a chosen program and campus and are calculated on a per-credit basis. Full-time Course Load Tuition Fee for international students is 39,573 CAD to 51,635 CAD for Undergraduate Programs. Graduate Tuition Fees depend on a number of conditions and are based on the annual program fee.
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