University of British Columbia
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University of British Columbia is in Vancouver, Canada. Tuition for international students: C$51,530–C$66,678 (≈ US$36,200–46,800) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses; IB Diploma IB Math AA SL/HL or AI HL; one of IB Biology, Chemistry, or Physics; Grade 11 Chemistry and Physics. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: Fall. Scholarships: 7 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition C$51,530 per year (≈ US$36,200) (varies by programme) + housing and meals C$12,000–C$14,500 per year (≈ US$8,400–10,200) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 7 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | IB Diploma: Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 125, PTE 65. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Application deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Vancouver · 9 km from YVR airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals C$12,000–C$14,500 per year |
| Working while studying | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“If you apply to UBC by the admissions deadline , you will automatically be considered for our entrance awards, including the International Major Entrance Scholarship and the Outstanding International Student Award.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL or TOEFL iBt Home Edition Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (UBC’s institution code is 0965) Internet based test (1-120): Overall score: 90 Reading: 22 Listening: 22 Writing: 21 Speaking: 21 Internet based test (1-6): Overall score: 4.5 Reading: 4.5 Listening: 5 Writing: 4.5 Speaking: 4”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS *IELTS General, IELTS Indicator, and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted International English Language Testing System (Academic) 6.5, with no part less than 6.0”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“DET Duolingo English Test Overall: 125 Reading: 115 Listening: 115 Writing: 120 Speaking: 120”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic) Overall: 65 Reading: 60 Listening: 60 Writing: 60 Speaking: 60”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (1)“If you have a strong record of academic achievement but do not yet meet the UBC English language requirement, you may be eligible for the Conditional Admission Program, which offers English language preparation leading to an undergraduate degree program on UBC’s Vancouver campus for bachelor degree programs in all faculties.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Major Entrance Scholarship
C$10,000–C$25,000 (≈ US$7,000–17,500) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: C$10,000–C$25,000 (≈ US$7,000–17,500) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 3 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For the 2027/2028 academic year, IMES awards will be valued at $10,000 – $25,000/year.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students receive their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa).”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Outstanding International Student Award
C$10,000–C$25,000 (≈ US$7,000–17,500) one-time
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: C$10,000–C$25,000 (≈ US$7,000–17,500) one-time (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“The Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship awarded to qualified students when they are offered admission to UBC.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For the 2027/2028 academic year, OIS awards will be valued at $10,000 – $25,000.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa).”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award
C$8,000 (≈ US$5,600) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: C$8,000 (≈ US$5,600) / year
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 3 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award is a $8,000 award applied to international students’ tuition at UBC Okanagan.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All new international undergraduate students who enroll at UBC Okanagan will receive this award.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It is renewable for an additional 3 years – up to 4 years or degree completion, whichever is sooner.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you are accepted to and enroll at UBC Okanagan, this award will automatically be applied as a credit on your student account after you have accepted UBC’s offer of admission.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Commerce International Launch Award
C$6,000 (≈ US$4,200) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: C$6,000 (≈ US$4,200) / year
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 3 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“The UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Commerce International Launch Award is a $6,000 award applied to international students’ tuition at UBC Okanagan.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All new international undergraduate students entering the Bachelor of Commerce degree program for September 2027 intake at UBC’s Okanagan campus will receive this award.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It is renewable for an additional 3 years or until degree completion, whichever is sooner.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award
C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500) one-time
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500) one-time
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“The UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award is a $5,000 award applied to international students’ first-year tuition at UBC Okanagan.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All international students who apply to UBC with a UBC Okanagan degree listed as their first choice and who are accepted and enrol into their UBC Okanagan first-choice program, will receive this award.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you are accepted to UBC on your UBC Okanagan first-choice degree, this award will automatically be applied as a credit on your student account after you have accepted UBC’s offer of admission.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12UBC International Scholars Program
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (4)
“There are four categories of prestigious need-and-merit-based awards available through UBC’s International Scholars Program.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You are an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You can prove a significant level of financial need. It would be impossible for you to pursue a UBC degree without meaningful financial help.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll need one nominator (guidance counsellor, principal, administrator, etc.) and one teacher referee .”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Vantage One Excellence Award
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (1)
“Vantage One Excellence Award This award is offered by UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC. The awards range in value up to the full cost of a student’s academic program and living expenses.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree · Vancouver Biology · 4 years · Vancouver Source (2)“Campus Vancouver Program length 4 years”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Degree Bachelor of Science”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Commerce · 4 years · Vancouver Source (2)“Campus Vancouver Program length 4 years”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Degree Bachelor of Commerce”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science (BSc) · 4 years · Vancouver Source (2)“Campus Vancouver Program length 4 years”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Degree Bachelor of Science”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall Source (1)“Deadline to apply for Winter Session (September 2027 to April 2028).”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (1)“The deadline to submit documents showing you meet the ELAS is February 15.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required (reference) Source (1)“You must complete a personal profile as part of your online application if: You’re a high school student applying to any degree on UBC’s Okanagan or Vancouver campuses (except for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism , Dental Hygiene , and Music ).”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“International high school students You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to upload your transcripts and documents. Please check the Applicant Service Centre to find out what documents are required to be submitted.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application — Fall intake | Jan 15Source (1)“January 15, 2027 (11:59PM PCT) Applications due Deadline to apply for Winter Session (September 2027 to April 2028).”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application | Dec 2Source (1)“December 2, 2026 12:00PM PCT (deadline extended) Scholarships and awards International applicants: Deadline to apply to UBC and submit an award application if you’re an international student and you wish to be considered for the UBC International Scholars Program awards .”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Arts: C$51,530 per year (≈ US$36,200) (reference) Commerce: C$66,678 per year (≈ US$46,800) (reference) Science: C$53,082 per year (≈ US$37,300) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | C$12,000–C$14,500 per year (≈ US$8,400–10,200) (reference) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | C$15,647 per year (≈ US$11,000) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference) |
Sources (11)
“Arts — Tuition "$51,530.00" "CAD"”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Based on a full 30-credit course load for the academic year.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Here are your educational costs for year one based on your citizenship, campus, and program selections.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Commerce (Sauder School of Business) — Tuition "$66,678.00" "CAD"”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Science — Tuition "$53,082.00" "CAD"”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“A typical cost for a room and meal plan for a first-year undergraduate student is roughly $12,000 to $14,500 for the eight-month school year.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living expenses $15,647.00 CAD”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Housing $7,935.00, Meal plan $7,712.00, Public transit $0.00”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“"Housing" — "On-campus (single room), $7,935.00 CAD"”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)“Most first-year students are eligible for a guaranteed room in residence as long as they meet the First Year Guarantee deadlines.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule Source (2)“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule Source (1)“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Source (1)“With co-op, you can combine your studies with full-time, paid work experience in a variety of fields.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule Source (2)“If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)“UBC’s innovative Bachelor and Master of Management Dual Degree program makes it possible to earn a bachelor’s degree from select non-business faculties and a Master of Management from the UBC Sauder School of Business in as little as four-and-a-half years.”you.ubc.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | Vancouver |
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| Nearest major airport | Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 9 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q391028 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).