OVERVIEW
Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following location(s): Kelowna. Officially accredited recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large (enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 109 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities and activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name | The University of British Columbia |
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| Acronym | UBC |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Tuum Est It is up to you |
| Colours | Gold and Blue |
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LOCATION
| Address | 2329 West Mall Vancouver V6T 1Z4 British Columbia Canada |
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| Population range | 1,000,000-5,000,000 |
| +1 (604) 822 8999 | |
| +1 (604) 822 9888 | |
| Other locations | Kelowna |
COURSE LEVELS AND AREAS OF STUDIES
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Important: please contact or visit the University of Toronto‘s official website for detailed information on areas of studies and course levels currently offered; the above information matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
YEARLY TUITION RANGE
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| Local students | $ 6,463.10 | |
| International students | $ 40,731.60 |
Important: the above average yearly tuition ranges do not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by area of studies, course level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate The University of British Columbia‘s Office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above tuition range information is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
ADMISSIONS
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| International Students |  Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Admission Selection |  Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades |
| Admission Rate |  40-50% |
| Admission Office | 2016 – 1874 East Mall Vancouver V6T 1Z1 |
| +1 (604) 822 3014 877 272 1422 |
SIZE AND PROFILE
| Student Enrollment |  40,000-44,999 |
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| Academic Staff |  3,500-3,999 |
| Control Type |  Public |
| Entity Type |  Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar |  Semesters |
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| Campus Setting |  Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
| Library |  Yes  |
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| Housing |  Yes |
| Sports Facilities |  Yes |
| Financial Aids |  Yes |
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| Study Abroad |  Yes |
| Distance Learning |  Yes |
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia
Year of first Accreditation
1908
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- American Library Association (ALA), Committee on Accreditation
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and license The University of British Columbia as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in a specific section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
- Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
- Group of Thirteen (G13)
- Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
- Universitas 21
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
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The University of British Columbia OKANAGAN CAMPUS: Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Medicine College of Graduate Studies, |
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