
University of British Columbia
جامعة كولومبيا البريطانية
About the scholarship program
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver offers international undergraduates merit awards such as the International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES), as well as need- and merit-based awards through its International Scholars Program for students with exceptional achievements. The largest awards can cover tuition and living costs and are renewable. How to apply depends on the award, and some require a nomination by the student's school.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
First-year international tuition, Vancouver campus 2026/27: Arts CAD 51,530, Science 53,082, Engineering 66,200, Commerce 66,678. For 2026/27 starters, increases are capped at 3% a year for 4 years.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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UBC International Scholars Program for Undergraduates 2027
BachelorFully Funded52 majorsNovember 15, 2026
Life and living
Vancouver · Canada
Life and living
Vancouver · Canada
Living in Vancouver
A Pacific coastal city between ocean and mountains (metropolitan area figure), home to the University of British Columbia.
Transport for students
U-Pass BC for students at the region’s universities: about CAD 191 per term (about CAD 48 a month) for TransLink buses and trains.
Top landmarks
Stanley Park

Granville Island
Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Capilano Suspension Bridge
Markus Säynevirta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Statistics Canada – 2021 Census, population of CMAsSFU – U-Pass BC fees
Studying and living in Canada
Costs and living
Annual international bachelor's tuition (official examples): • UBC (2026/27): Arts CAD 51,530, Science 53,082, Engineering 66,200, Commerce 66,678. • McGill (admitted fall 2026): Arts 56,000, Engineering 65,168. • Toronto (2025-26): Arts & Science 63,570. • Waterloo (fall 2026): CAD 23,598 to 34,942 per term depending on the program. Research graduate study is often cheaper: a thesis master's at McGill is about CAD 10,674 per term, and many doctoral students receive university or supervisor funding. Living costs: the government requires proof of at least CAD 23,448 for one student per year (outside Quebec), on top of first-year tuition.
Working while studying
• During studies: up to 24 hours a week off campus in term and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks, if you study full time in a program of at least 6 months and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). • After graduation: the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) lasts 8 months to 3 years depending on program length; master's graduates get 3 years. • PGWP language requirement: CLB/NCLC 7 in all four skills. • The field-of-study requirement applies only to college diplomas, not to university bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in CanadaFaculties and programmes
18 faculties · 107 programmes
Faculties and programmes
18 faculties · 107 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Applied Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Geology· Bachelor
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing
Faculty of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Digital Media· Master
- Economics
- Film & Television Production
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Geography
- History
- Information Technology (IT)· Master, PhD
- International Relations
- Journalism· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor, Master
- Theology & Religious Studies
Sauder School of Business
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor, PhD
- International Business· Bachelor, Master
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
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Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Master
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Special Education· Master, PhD
- Sports Science
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security· Bachelor, Master
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Biology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Soil and Water Sciences· Master, PhD
Peter A. Allard School of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· Master, PhD
- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Physical Therapy· Master
- Public Health· Master, PhD
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology· Bachelor
- Statistics
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Okanagan)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology· Bachelor, Master
- Economics· Bachelor, Master
- Geography· Bachelor, Master
- History· Bachelor, Master
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor, Master
- Philosophy· Bachelor, Master
- Political Science· Bachelor, Master
- Psychology
- Sociology· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (Okanagan)
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Languages and Literature
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
Faculty of Health and Social Development (Okanagan)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
- Social Work· Bachelor, Master
- Sports Science
Faculty of Management (Okanagan)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance· Bachelor
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor
- Marketing· Bachelor
School of Engineering (Okanagan)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Okanagan School of Education
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science (Okanagan)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition, Living Costs, Renewable for 4 Years.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is November 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: UBC admission application, Scholarship application with essays, Financial documents, School nomination, English proficiency results.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ubc.ca. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#40
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