At a glance
- City
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada — process, visa & costs
- Website
- ubc.ca
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1908
- Students
- 71,201 (2023)
- Map
- Open the campus on a map ↗
Where it ranks
#53 in the world — ShanghaiRanking ARWU 2025.
Strongest subjects (GRAS 2025)
| Ecology | #5 |
| Geography | #7 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | #14 |
| Nursing | #22 |
| Civil Engineering | #26 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | #27 |
How to get in
read on the university's own pages, 28 September 2026Bachelor's (after Class 12)
- Apply via
- direct — application page ↗
- Cycle
- Winter Session 2027-28 (Sept 2027 entry)
- Intake
- September
- Tests
- No standardized test required for admission; program-specific portfolio/audition may apply
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 · TOEFL 90 overall (22 R, 22 L, 21 W, 21 S) on 120 scale, or 4.5 overall on 6-point scale
Scores must be from a single sitting - Financial aid
- CAD 35 million/year available in awards and scholarships for international undergraduates
Deadlines
| Round | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline (Winter Session, Sept 2027-Apr 2028) | 15 January 2027 | |
| Supporting documents | 31 January 2027 | |
| English proficiency documents | 15 February 2027 |
For Indian applicants: UBC lists India-specific Class 12 (CBSE/ISC/state board) requirements on a per-country dropdown at you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/international-high-schools/; exact percentage cutoff could not be extracted from that interactive page
What you send
- personal profile (short-answer essays)
- school transcripts
Master's / PhD (after graduation)
- Apply via
- direct — application page ↗
- Intake
- September, January, May
- Deadlines
- Set per graduate program; varies by department
- Tests
- Program-specific; not standardized
- English
- Duolingo accepted for May and September 2027 admission
Minimum requirements reviewed by country of prior academic credentials, not citizenship
Studying in Canada
Canada combines relatively affordable, English/French-taught degrees with a clear post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and strong pathways to permanent residence. Since 2024 the programme has been through major tightening - a national intake cap, a provincial attestation letter for most applicants, higher proof-of-funds amounts, and a language-test requirement for the PGWP - so an Indian family planning now must check current rules close to application time.
- Visa
- Study permit
- Work while studying
- Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions (raised from 20 hours; page confirms holders of older permits referencing 20 hours may now work up to 24), unlimited hours during scheduled school breaks (canada.ca).
- After graduating
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): length depends on programme length - 8 months to under 2 years gives a PGWP up to the same length as the programme; programmes of 2+ years give up to 3 years; master's programmes of at least 8 months (even if under 2 years) give a 3-year PGWP as of 15 February 2024. Proof of a language test result has been required with PGWP applications since 1 November 2024. A PGWP cannot be issued for longer than the applicant's passport validity, and cannot be obtained twice.
Every subject ranking
ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2025Prepare here, free
Admission facts on this page were read from: you.ubc.ca/international/ · you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/international-high-schools/ · you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/english-language-competency/ · you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/dates-deadlines/ · grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/international-students · grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission — checked 28 September 2026.