University of Northern British Columbia

The University of Northern British Columbia is known for teaching, discovery, people, environment and North. UNBC offer some most good UG and PG programs in areas such as health, cultures, economics, sciences, and the environment. The University of Northern British Columbia is known for academic excellence in teaching and research.

The UNBC acceptance rate is 70-75%. This show that university is bit selective and you can increase chances of acceptance by meeting eligibility requirements and submission of mandatory documents as required for the admission process. 

The University of Northern British Columbia is one of the finest universities in Canada. It is famous among Indian students. Currently, there are 22% international students from over 40 countries around the world studying many programs and courses at UNBC. University offers diverse and culturally vibrant campus, thus making it suitable and comfortable for international students. 

University of Northern British Columbia alumni has many scholars. There are about more than 18,300+ alumni at UNBC. Famous personalities who have studied at this university are mentioned below-

• Kady Dandenaeau (Canadian Basketball Player)
• Sonya Salomaa   (Actress)
• Megan Tandy   (Canadian Biathlete)
• Rochelle Okoye (Actress)

University of Northern British Columbia does not provide data on acceptance rate. But as per unofficial sources, University of Northern British Columbia acceptance rate is 70% - 75% making <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-northern-british-columbia/admissions">UNBC bit selective in admissions</a>. With acceptance rate of 70% - 75%, it is easier for Indian students to get into university. 

Indian students can choose from 100+ <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-northern-british-columbia/courses">courses at University of Northern British Columbia</a>. Indian students looking for admission to UNBC can apply online to UNBC through online application system, EducationPlanner. Before applying Indian students are advised to check admission requirements and deadlines. 

The <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-northern-british-columbia/admissions">University of Northern British Columbia offers admissions </a>in 2 intakes- Fall and Spring. But Indian students can apply for next cycle of admission intakes.

Below we provide admission deadlines for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

UG Application Deadline -

Intake

Deadline

September Semester (Late Applications)

Jul 11, 2026

January Semester

Closed

January Semester (Late Applications)

Nov 8, 2026

Indian students looking for admission to UNBC are required to meet both course specific and general admission requirements. General admission requirements for Indian students are mentioned below-

• Class X and Class XII Boards Examination Certificate
• Min grade of 61% or higher in English 12
• 3 year Diploma
• Cambridge International Examinations
• 4 Year UG degree with First Division
• 3 year UG degree awarded by NAAC

Yes each scholarship will have its requirements. Scholarship offered by University of Northern British Columbia are mentioned below-

• UNBC Scholars
• Early Entrance Awards
• Entrance Awards
• In-Course UG Awards
• General Awards
• Graduate Awards
• Nordic Sport Leadership Awards 

President’s Silver Anniversary Award for Excellence in Leadership is famous UG award that recognizes and rewards excellence through leadership in civic, athletic, philanthropic, and environmental fields. This scholarship awards CAD 6,000, renewable at CAD 5,500 for up to three additional consecutive years. It is available only to a full-time undergraduate student demonstrating leadership and satisfactory academic standing.

The UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship is PG award offered by university itself. This scholarship reduces half the value of tuition fee units for degree program into which student has been accepted. This scholarship is for full time student who has successfully competed for national scholarship or fellowship equal to or greater than CAD 10,000. Students must do good in academics to maintain scholarship.

The tuition fee at University of Northern British Columbia can be considered bit expensive for Indian students. The UG and PG courses tuition fee at this university is different. Table mentioned below shows the UNBC tuition fee for Indian students-

Course level

Tuition Fee

UG

CAD 26,750 for 30 credit hours

PG

CAD 2,651 – CAD 3,621

Below are requirements for University of Northern British Columbia MS in CS-

• 4 year UG degree with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
• Degree awarding institutes must be accredited by India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council with grade of A or better
• Transcripts
• LOR
• Application Fee
• Fee reciept

The University of Northern British Columbia is one of best small size universities in Canada. It is ranked among top public universities of its size in Canada and globally. THE World Rankings 2026 ranked UNBC #1201–1500. While University of Calgary is also public research university in Canada. THE Rankings 2026 ranked University of Calgary #200 in world.

UNBC is one of best small universities in Canada. As per Maclean’s Magazine University of Northern British Columbia ranking is #1 in Canada. University of Northern British Columbia is placed among top 5% of universities in Canada by THE. Also, THE World University Rankings 2026 ranked University of British Columbia #1201-1,500 in world.

International students planning to go to Canada for higher education are required to have a student visa. Also, a student visa to Canada will cost you CAD 150 as an application fee. To obtain a student visa, international students are required to submit several documents are required by Canadian authorities. You can apply for a Canadian student visa online and by personally going to the nearest embassy to you.

Yes, the University of Northern British Columbia have residences for international students. UNBC offers a variety of accommodation and housing options through its homes and building; Neyoh and Keyoh. Check below the facilities provided by the University of Northern British Columbia accommodations. 

• Private bedrooms
• Full kitechen
• Large living room
• Shared bathroom

• WiFi
• Full laundary facilities on each floor
• Large common area for events, socials, study halls and games

University of Northern British Columbia has online Housing application and monitoing process. It allows Indian students to apply for accommodation at UNBC online through comfort of their home. But before applying for accommodation at UNBC, Indian students must meet below given conditions. 

• At least 17 years old by end of first semester living in UNBC Housing
• Must be registered in min of 1 UNBC course for each semester you live in Residence
• All students under age of 19 must have parent or guardian sign Residence Contract
• Residence Room Deposit (CAD 275) and Application Fee (CAD 26.50) is required to complete application
• Only complete, paid, and submitted applications will be processed
• After you submit your application the university will send you a Housing Offer. Student must log back into portal and accept Housing Offer to get place in Residence
• All UNBC buildings are non smoking