UBC University has two campuses in Vancouver and the Okanagan, which currently enroll more than 60,000 students from Canada and more than 140 countries.
Vancouver Campus
The campus is located at the northern end of the Point Gray Peninsula; The campus and surrounding areas cover more than 400 hectares. Surrounded by forests on three sides and the ocean on one side, the Vancouver campus is just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Historically, this campus location is the traditional territory of the Northwest Coast Musqueam Indians.
The main scientific laboratories, stadiums, cultural centers and museums of the city are located on the campus, such as:
Subatomic Particle Research Laboratory TRIUMPH
UBC University Library
Chan Arts Center
Center for Interactive Research
Museum of Anthropology named after. Arthur Erickson
UBC University Botanical Garden
The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center, where the hockey tournament was held as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Education in Vancouver is modern and innovative.
Okanagan Campus
The Okanagan campus is a small (compared to Vancouver) learning community with more than 8,300 students from 40 countries. The Okanagan campus first opened its doors in 2005 in Kelowna, in the Okanagan Valley (hence the name).
The Okanagan campus is located in the very center of British Columbia, and it is not for nothing that the Okanagan Valley is considered one of the most picturesque places in Canada. Campus students can observe the changeable weather that changes depending on the seasons, enjoy magnificent mountain landscapes and endless forests. The choice of entertainment is especially large: there is skiing, hiking, rock climbing, golf, cycling and many other activities. The Okanagan has long been famous for its wine festivals, original exhibitions, theatrical performances or other cultural events. Every student will find something to his liking.
The Okanagan Campus is a gateway to endless possibilities!
UBC is an experience unlike any other. Students from both campuses live in special student residences (Totem Park, Place Vanier, Orchard Commons, etc.), where they can meet new people and become part of an unforgettable atmosphere. Student residences are equipped with single, double and triple rooms with internet and showers. Each residence also has a kitchen, dining room and laundry room.
As for food, students can cook on their own, visit cafes and restaurants, or eat in the canteen. Professional chefs offer many different dishes, including soups, hot dishes, salads, sandwiches, pizza, diet meals, vegetarian menus and much more.
Students have at their disposal the UBC library, which contains 7.8 million copies of printed materials, including 2.1 million e-books, more than 370 thousand electronic journals. The UBC University Library is the second largest academic library in Canada.
Currently, more than 11 thousand people live in 13 residences.
In their free time, students can attend various sections and clubs, go to theaters, restaurants, special student clubs, or attend regular lectures with invited celebrities and simply well-known specialists in their field. Also on the campus of the university is The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, where exhibitions, presentations, lectures, symposiums on art history, etc. are held.
The University of British Columbia is a global center for research and teaching and is consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world. Founded in 1908 as McGill University College of British Columbia, the university gained its independence and its modern name in 1915.
It is the oldest university in British Columbia, with over 58,000 students. Broad prospects for scientific and educational activities encourage students, staff and teachers of the university to conduct research, expand horizons and discover new ways of learning. At the University of British Columbia, bold thinking has a place to turn into ideas that will change the world.
University type
State
Location
The University of British Columbia is located on two main campuses - the Vancouver Campus and the Okanagan Campus.
Vancouver Campus
Located at the western tip of the Point Gray Peninsula, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The stunning campus, measuring over 400 hectares, is surrounded by forest on three sides and the ocean on the fourth side. It is just 30 minutes by bus from downtown Vancouver. This is an area with more than 100 years of history, the place where the first settlement of the Musqueam people settled. The campus also has two additional locations. One in the heart of Vancouver - Robson Square and the other in Great Northern Way.
Okanagan Campus
Located on the northeast side of Kellowna, British Columbia, adjacent to Kellowna International Airport. The Okanagan campus is undergoing expansion with the construction of several new residential, academic and research buildings. In 2010, the Okanagan campus doubled in size from 105 hectares. in 208.6 hectares.
UBC is consistently recognized as one of the world's leading universities. It is consistently ranked among the top three research universities in Canada, and among the top research universities in the world.
In 2013-2014, UBC took 31st place in the World Reputation Ranking according to Times Higher Education magazine.
UBC alumni, faculty and researchers have won seven Nobel Prizes, 68 Rhodes Fellowships, 64 Olympic medals, and 180 Royal Society of Canada Fellowships. Among the graduates are two Prime Ministers of Canada. UBC is a research-intensive university and funds more than 8,000 projects with a total budget of $519 million.
Library
The UBC Library, with 5.8 million books and journals, 5.3 million microforms, more than 833,000 maps, videos and other multimedia materials, has 46,700 subscriptions, is the second largest academic library in Canada. In 2008/2009, the Library published more than 2.5 million printed works.
Accommodation
There are several student residences on campus. Some are dormitory-style (Totem Park and Place Vanier). Bedrooms in such residences can be either individual or for several people, and the bathroom is shared for students living on the same floor. Basically, such residences are intended for students of the first and second years of study. For students in the third and fourth-fifth years of study, there are residences with individual bedrooms, baths and dining areas (Gage Towers). In addition, on the campus there are clubs, restaurants and cafes, The Norm Theater and even an art gallery. As well as shops, post offices and bank branches. The approximate cost of living, including course materials, books and student fees, is approximately $13,000 - $15,000 (CAD$) per year.
Faculties and schools
The educational process at UBC is organized into faculties and schools.
Faculties:
Applied Sciences
Arts
Dentistry
Education
Forestry
Earth and power systems
Legal
Medical
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Natural Sciences.
Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Audiology and Speech Sciences
Business, Souder
Community and regional planning
Environmental sanitation
Journalism
Kinesiology
Library, Archives and Information Research
Nursing
Population and public health
Social work
Minimum entry requirements and tuition fees:
Bachelor's degree
Certificate of Secondary Education
The average score of the certificate on a five-point scale is 4.
The cost of a year of training is $24,000-$28,000
Master's degree
Years of study: minimum 5 years
University diploma, Bachelor's degree
Level of English: IELTS 6.5/TOEFL – IBT 90; PBT 570
The cost of a year of training is $25,000-$52,000
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The University of British Columbia is the most famous educational institution in the province of the same name. It was established in 1908, and in 1915 it accepted its first students. There are two campuses - the main one in Vancouver and the Okanagan one in Kelowna. 85 percent of students study on the main campus. Approximately 23 percent of students on the Vancouver and 13 percent of the Okanagan campuses came from other countries for knowledge. Depending on the program, the cost of training varies and is significantly higher for foreigners. All first-year students are guaranteed accommodation in dormitories; second-year foreigners are next to receive priority.
More than twenty faculties are based in Vancouver, while there are only eight in the Okanagan. The academic year on both campuses includes a winter and summer session, consisting of two quarters, but sometimes there may not be a summer session. The main language used in classes at the University of British Columbia is English. First-year students can take part in the Vantage One program, designed to improve their English language skills, while increasing the duration of the first year of study from 8 to 11 months. Upon completion of the Vantage One program, the student is enrolled in the second year of his specialty. The university's research facilities include the National Subatomic Physics Laboratory, the Center for Sustainable Food Systems on its own farm, and the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention.
Rating
- #2 in Canada
- #31 in the world
Top 5 faculties
This section highlights five areas of study in which the University of British Columbia is recognized as the best. The list is compiled based on world rankings.
- #7 – Crop and Livestock Production
- #9 - Environmental Science/Ecology
- #20 – Social Sciences
- #23 – Computer Science
- #23 – Psychology and Psychiatry
Tuition fees
Ask questions about specialties you are interested in in the comments.
Statistics
- Total number of students – 50,935
- Number of foreign students – 13,585
- Teachers – 2,852
- Explorers – 785
Distinguished Alumni
- Justin Trudeau - Canadian politician, Prime Minister of Canada since 2015
- Robert Mundell - 1999 Nobel Prize winner in economics
- Bertram Brockhouse - winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in Physics
Contact information
Address
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Official website
you.ubc.ca
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Description: University of British Columbia( UniversityofBritishColumbia) was founded in 1915 in Vancouver, has state status and is among the top five universities in Canada. This is the third largest university in the country. About 44 thousand students study at 12 faculties, of which 8% are foreigners. Among the most famous alumni are former Canadian prime ministers John Turner and Kim Campbell.
The university has two campuses. The main campus is located on the outskirts of Vancouver and covers an area of 400 hectares. Perhaps this is one of the most beautiful places in the country. On one side, the campus is surrounded by the beautiful Pacific Spirit National Park, and on the other, by the stunning beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Another campus is located in the center of Vancouver and will appeal to young people who love the dynamic life of a big city. All academic buildings have Wi-Fi. Every freshman is guaranteed a place in a student dormitory.
Like most universities on the American continent, the University of British Columbia is actively involved in scientific activities and research. More than 4 thousand studies are carried out here annually, which is 60% of all scientific research in the province. The educational institution has several research centers, four educational clinics, and huge land plots, also intended for scientific work. The University Anthropological Museum is open to everyone.
The university is actively developing and implementing innovative methods and training programs. There is a preparatory program for future students.
Since 1995, the university has been combining study with practice in Canadian companies. Interuniversity exchange programs are also popular among students, for the implementation of which there are corresponding agreements with 150 colleges abroad.
The university library is the second largest in Canada (after the library of the University of Toronto), its collections include 4 million books and periodicals, about 5 million microfilms and one and a half million maps.
The university has a student arts center, Meekison Arts Student Center, with its own stage and rehearsal rooms.
Student life is very diverse and eventful. Finding an activity to your liking is not difficult, for this there are 210 student clubs of interest, ranging from the Winter Sports Club (Whistler-Blackcomb's own ski lodge) to the Wine Tasters Club.
Number of students: more than 44 thousand
Specialties: anatomy, anthropology, archival science, architecture, biology, botany and zoology, geography, business administration, design, journalism, land management, engineering, computer science, art, history, forestry, mathematics, medicine, intercultural relations, music, pedagogy, planning , political science, law, psychology, plant growing, agriculture, sociology, statistics, performing arts, theosophy, pharmacology, physics, philosophy, chemistry, economics, linguistics.
