University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada · Checked September 26, 2026
A public research university in British Columbia with its main campus in Vancouver and a second campus in Kelowna (UBC Okanagan). It offers undergraduate degrees in fields from arts and science to engineering, commerce and forestry, and runs the International Scholars Program for outstanding international applicants.
Undergraduate tuition (international)CAD 48,780-66,678 per year for first-year international students at UBC Vancouver (current first-year estimates for a 30-credit load; e.g. Arts 51,530, Science 53,082, Engineering 66,200, Commerce 66,678; academic year not stated)
IntakesSeptember (Winter Session, September 2027 to April 2028); Summer Session from May for some programs
English requirementIELTS 6.5 overall, no part less than 6.0 (Academic); PTE 65 overall; 60 in Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (R22, L22, W21, S21); 1-6 scale: 4.5 (R4.5, L5, W4.5, S4); Duolingo 125 overall (R115, L115, W120, S120). IELTS General, Indicator and One Skill Retake not accepted.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Undergraduate application (Winter Session 2027) | 15 January 2027 (11:59 p.m. PST); application opens early October 2026 |
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| International Scholars Program (apply + award application) | 15 November 2026 |
| Documents (out-of-country post-secondary applicants) | 31 May 2027 |
Scholarships
UBC International Scholars Program (incl. Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award)
49 days leftCanada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D), successor to the Vanier CGS
20 days leftLester B. Pearson International Scholarship
40 days leftMcGill University Entrance Scholarships (One-year and Major)
Check official siteUniversity of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship
Check official siteYork University International Entrance Scholarships
Check official siteFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
