University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada · Research

Stunning Pacific campus with world-class sustainability and tech research.

Admissions Data — University of British Columbia

Acceptance Rate52% (Accessible)
Admission Average86-92%
Regular DecisionJan 15
Application Fee$102
Average Financial Aid$8,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment68,000 students
International Students31%
International TuitionCAD $42000
LocationVancouver, Canada
Founded1908
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#38
THE World Rank#40
US News Rank#CA2
Research OutputExcellent

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: International Leader of Tomorrow Award — full funding available.

Applying to University of British Columbia as an International Student

University of British Columbia typically requires an admission average of 86-92% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 52%, University of British Columbia is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Jan 15. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at University of British Columbia is CAD $42000 per year.

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