The University of British Columbia

UBC acceptance rate is around 52%. This acceptance rate of UBC suggests that this university is competitive and Indian students should have a good academic record at the time of admission. Indian students who want to take admission to UG courses should have passed Class 12. Also, for admission to PG courses of UBC Canada, a Bachelor's degree is required. Course-specific requirements may also be applicable. 

The University of British Columbia is a public research university located in British Columbia, Canada. The University was established in 1908 and is recognized as a global center for learning and research, teaching, and securing a position among the top public universities in the world. <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-british-columbia/ranking">UBC ranking</a> among the World University Rankings for 2025 is #41 according to the top-ranking publishers. The Shiksha Popularity Rankings also gives an overall university rank of #2 to the university.

A total of 70,000+ students were enrolled in the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses of UBC. No. of international students in different campus are given below: 

Also, UBC Canada offers a number of scholarships to international students. For merit-based scholarships are considered automatically. 

UBC Canada is a global centre of learning, teaching, and research. It is famous for its extensive research funding. This university operates on around CAD 3.98 Billion annual consolidated budget.

• On top of this, UBC is also famous for its renowned alumni such as Justin Trudeau
• UBC is also famous for being the most international universities in North America, with students hailing from 150+ countries. 

Justin Trudeau, pursued an degree in Education from UBC, having previously pursued a UG degree in English Literature from <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/mcgill-university" target="_blank" rel="noopener">McGill.</a>

Trudeau led the Liberal Party between 2013 & 2025, while also being a member of Parliament for Papineau from 2008 to 2025.

He was recently succeeded by Mark Carney. 

UBC has been home to a number of nobel prize winners, with a majority of the individuals known for their ground-breaking research work in their respective areas of studies.

Given below are some popular winners of the Nobel Prize at UBC:

• Hans G Dehmelt: Nobel Prize in Physics (1989), worked as a researcher at the UBC Physics & Astronomy labs before shifting base to the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-washington">University of Washington </a>
• Micheal Smith:  Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1993), for reprogramming DNA segments
• Bertram N Brockhouse: Nobel Prize in Physics (1994), graduated with a BA in Physics & Maths from UBC in 1947, known for an illustrious career at <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/mcmaster-university">McMaster University</a>
• Carl Wieman: Nobel Prize in Physics (2001), joined UBC in 2007 to lead the transformation of the Science department at the institute

Yes, Google, based out of Mountain View, California, is one of the many top technological organizations known to recruit University of British Columbia MBA graduates.

Apart from Google, the likes of Amazon, IBM, Deloitte, KPMG, DHL, HP, EY, Johnson & Johnson are among some other top companies known to hire UBC graduates.

Technology also happens to be the most popular industry among graduates, with about 24% of the overall MBA graduate population, landing jobs in the industry. 

British Columbia University placement rate for MBAN course is 87%, within 3 months of graduation. The average salary for this course is CAD 80,611 (Around INR 56.3 L). A few of the employers of the MBAN graduates were-

• Amazon
• Canada Drives
• KPMG
• Vancouver Canada Health

Indian students can work for a maximum of 24 hours a week while studying at the Uni of British Columbia. Some of the part time jobs that students can take up in the following areas-

• Writing
• Retail
• Food Service
• Freelance

Once the application form is filled out and submitted with all the necessary documents. Applicants are required to pay an application fee for processing their application form at UBC. The University of British Columbia application fee for international students is CAD 168.25/INR 10,194. International students can pay the application fees online through their Visa or Mastercard credit card.

*CAD/INR = 60.59

The University of British Columbia offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The admission requirements for international students depend on the country of origin and type of course. Check below the UBC requirements for Indian students:

UBC Requirement for Undergraduate Courses

• Higher Secondary School Certificate of Standard XII
• Certificates must be official
• Proficiency in English language

UBC Requirement for Graduate Courses

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• SAT or ACT scores
• English language proficiency test scores
• Personal Statement (optional)
• Previous academic documents

A score of 515 is required in GMAT with at least 50th percentile in Verbal, Quantitative and Data Insights sections is required for admission to UBC MBA. For competitive edge, 650+ score is required. or A minimum GRE score of 155 is required. Other application materials that are require dinclude-

• Transcripts of previous studies with B+ average
• Two years of full time experience
• IELTS / TOEFL / PTE

Indian students who want to study at UBC Vancouver must have a Bachelor's or a Master's degree. For admission to the Master's degree, a minimum of 65% is required. The minimum test scores required in the English language proficiency tests are-

• TOEFL: 90 on iBT
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE: 65

Yes, the University of British Columbia offers a variety of full scholarships to both domestic and international students. The university has dedicated CAD 30 million in financial assistance for international students. Check below the UBC scholarships for international students:

Scholarship Name

Award

International Major Entrance Scholarship

CAD 10,000 – CAD 20,000 (INR 6.0L - 12L)

Outstanding International Student Award

CAD 10,000 – CAD 25,000 (INR 6.0L - 15L)

Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program

Up to CAD 80,000/INR 48.50L

Presidential Scholars Award

Up to CAD 80,000/INR 48.50L

*CAD/INR = 60.59

For merit-based scholarships of UBC Canada, students are considered automatically. Academic achievement and extra-curricular achievement are also considered while granting scholarships. 

• International Major Entrance Scholarships are awarded to UG international students. The scholarship amount is CAD 10,000 - CAD 25,000 per year
• The Outstanding International Student Award is offered to UBC students when they are granted admission. This award's amount is CAD 10,000 - CAD 25,000 per year

The Outstanding International Student Award is one of the most popular scholarships at UBC. The award for this scholarship ranges between CAD 10,000 and CAD 25,000 (INR 6.00L - 15L) per year. The minimum eligibility for the Outstanding International Student Award is:

• New student to UBC, entering directly from secondary school
• An international student on a Canadian study permit
• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement
• Not being nominated for a need-based and-merit-based International Scholars award

 *CAD/INR = 60.59

British Columbia University MS in Business Analytics tuition fee for international students is CAD 72,534 (Around INR 51 L). Scholarships for this course are also offered. Regional Scholarship is offered for students belonging to Asia. The value range from CAD 7,500 (Around INR 5.23 L) to full tuition. 

The University of British Columbia MBA fees are given below:

Particulars

International Students Expenses

Student fees

CAD 1,800

MBA student building fee

CAD 1,600

MBA society fee

CAD 400

Global immersion experience

CAD 6,000

Global immersion experience administrative fee

CAD 600

Textbooks, course fees, supplies

CAD 3,000

Estimated Cost of Living for UBC MBA students

Particulars

Expenses (in CAD)

Rent (Off-campus 1 bedroom)

CAD 25,600

Utilities: Cable TV, Internet, Heat

CAD 2,240

Mobile phone (full package)

CAD 1,200

iMED

CAD 189

Medical services plan

CAD 1,200

Food & discretionary expenses

CAD 14,400

Read: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/cost-of-living-in-canada-for-international-students-articlepage-544">Cost of Living in Canada for Indian Students </a>

For international students at UBC, the tuition fee deposit is different as per the courses. The course-wise deposit is given below-

The University of British Columbia offers a variety of MBA programs through Sauder Business School. It is accredited by AACSB and thus provides internationally recognized and specialised accreditation for Business and Accounting programs. UBC MBA program is one of the top-ranked programs in Canada and the world. Check below UBC MBA rankings as published by major ranking bodies:

The University of British Columbia Master of Business Analytics MBAN programme length duration is one-year. This course is ranked at #3 in Canada for QS rankings 2026. International student tuition fee is CAD 72,534 for this course. This course is also eligible for a 3-year post graduation work permit. 

The duration of UBC Master of Data Science course is 10-months. While studying this course of British Columbia University, students are going to gain practical experience using real data sets across various domains. A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to this course. 

MSc in Computer Science course of UBC is a top course among Indian students. The Department of Computer Science at UBC is one of the top CS departments in North America. This department is recognised for teaching and research. The tuition fees for this course is CAD 10,081 (Around INR 7 L). Students can apply online for this course. GRE is not required for MSc in CS of UBC. 

No, UBC, is not an Ivy League institute, as it is based in Canada. The Ivy League only comprises of colleges & universities from the United States, & as a result UBC is not eligible to be considered in that group.

However, it still maintains a great academic environment, & many prominent publications, consider it a part of the "Canadian Ivys", an unofficial name given to some of the best institutions in Canada.

In Times Higher Education ranking, UBC ranking is #45 in 2026. A few of the subject rankings in THE rankings are #52 for Arts and Humanities, #36 for Business and Economics, #31 for Medical and Health, #46 for Engineering in 2026. In the QS rankings, UBC is ranked at #40 in 2026. 

In the QS rankings for 2026, the University of British Columbia ranking is #40. For the MBA rankings, UBC ranking is #111-120 in 2026. In the Masters in Business Analytics rankings by QS subject rankings, UBC ranks at #32 in 2026. 

UBC University ranking is #40 in the QS 2026 rankings. Also, UBC University has been ranked among the Top 30 among the world's top universities across 5 subject areas-

• Social Sciences & Management: #18
• Natural Sciences: #22
• Arts & Humanities: #23
• Life Sciences & Medicine: #25
• Engineering & Technology: #29

The University of British Columbia has two major campuses across the British Columbia. The Vancouver campus is the oldest and main campus. Whereas, the Okanagan campus was founded in 2005. Both the campuses of UBC welcome over 65,000 students annually from Canada and over 140+ countries. Check below other sites of UBC:

• UBC Robson Square
• Centre for Digital Media 
• UBC Faculty of Medicine across BC
• Asia Pacific Regional Office

The University of British Columbia campus life is full of vibrancy & inclusivity, with students welcoming their peers with open arms. The availability of student clubs & societies, ensure that there are ample opportunities to interact & engage in friendly competitive activities such as hackathons, cooking competitions, etc.

The institute takes the mental & physical well-being of its students, very seriously, & as a result offers a number of student support clubs that offer academic as well as guidance related to mental health. 

The Okanagan campus of UBC has the unique distinction of being founded in partnership with the Syilx Okanagan Nation. Currently, it is home to more than 12,000+ students from Canada and across the world. The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus has nine schools and faculties offering top-rated academic programs.