University of British Columbia

University

Vancouver, British Columbia · Founded 1908

Enrollment

65,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

Documented

Website

Acceptance Rate

52%

Address

2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

QS Ranking

#34 (2026)

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$116 CAD

Notable Distinctions

U15 research university; top research focus

About

UBC has two campuses, one in Vancouver and a smaller one in Kelowna. It is one of Canada's top three research universities, especially strong in engineering, forestry, and sustainability. The Vancouver campus is consistently ranked among the best looking in the world, which helps with recruitment. Sauder (business) and Applied Science (engineering) are the two most competitive programs to get into on the west coast.