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University of British Columbia Admission Process – 2023

 

The University of British Columbia (popularly known as UBC) has frequently been rated as one of Canada’s top 3 universities with a global ranking of 47. This public institute was established in 1908. Located near Point Grey. Alongside Kelowna International Airport, it also has a campus in Okanagan.

THIS BLOG INCLUDES:

1.Courses Offered by University of British Columbia
2.Undergraduate Programs
3.Masters Programs
4.MBA Programs
5.Doctorate Programs
6.Application and Tuition Fees
7.Fee Waiver
8.Scholarship and Financial Aid
9.Admission Process
10.University Response
11.Part-Time Work While Studying
12.Campus and Accommodation
13.University Contact Information

UBC offers clinical instruction to students in its Faculty of Medicine at more than 80 training facilities spread across British Columbia. Sauder School of Business, formerly known as the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, is a division of Robert H. Lee’s Graduate School of the University of British Columbia. In business administration and related subjects, Sauder University provides a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate courses. The institution also fosters linkages to teaching and research while fostering alumni interaction thanks to its Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong and its Liaison Office in Delhi.

 

Courses Offered by University of British Columbia

More than 180 different undergraduate majors and 85 course-based master’s programs are available at UBC. Master’s program also provides 330 graduate specialties. Here is the list of UBC’s popular offered courses below:

  • Business and Economics
  • Earth Environment and Sustainability
  • Education
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Health and Life Science
  • History, Law and Politics
  • Language and Linguistics
  • Math, Chemistry and Physics
  • Media and fine arts
  • People, culture and society

 

Undergraduate Program

Acceptance Rate & Eligibility Criteria 

Being one of the top universities in Canada which led to a tough competition between students for applying. For Undergraduate programs, the acceptance rate of UBC is 52.4%.

The applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements in terms of academic performance, language requirements, entrance exams, and standardized test scores in order to demonstrate their academic proficiency.

  • Not less than 85% in 12th grade with applicable stream
  • For language requirements, any of the following: IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE Academic.

 

Documents Required for Undergraduate Program

  • Valid Passport
  • English proficiency scores
  • Academic transcript of school

 

Masters Program

Acceptance Rate & Eligibility Criteria 

For postgraduate programs, the acceptance of UBC is 18% because of its high demand and competition. UBC provides 200+ postgraduate programs including  education, law, accounting, engineering, sociology, psychology, finance, etc. for global students. Candidates have to work on their language skills besides their academics. Work experience is also considered a bonus point to be a part of UBC.

  • Applicants for postgraduate programs must hold a full-time undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.
  • Since the post-graduation courses and programs are delivered in English, international students must demonstrate their fluency in the language.

Documents Required for Masters Program

  • Online Application and Fee.
  • Transcripts & Academic Documents.
  • Reference Letters.
  • English Language Test.
  • GRE or Other Test Scores.
  • Criminal Record Check.
  • Statement of Interest.

 

MBA Program

Acceptance Rate & Eligibility Criteria 

UBC Sauder is one the well recognized MBA program B-School. Since UBC Sauder has a 6% acceptance rate compared to other Canadian universities, the business school is extremely competitive.

  • 3 or 4 years of bachelor’s degree with a B+ average.
  • In GMAT, candidates need to score at least 550 out of 800 with a minimum 50th percentile in each section of the test.
  • In GRE, candidates need to score at least 310 out of 340 which means 155 GRE scores in each quantitative and verbal section.
  • Required full-time work experience is 3 to 5 years.
  • For language requirements, any of the following:
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • PTE academic
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Test)
  • Online CAEL

Documents Required for MBA Program

  • Valid Passport
  • English proficiency scores
  • Academic transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Academic CV
  • Proof of professional experience
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact information of two preferences

 

Doctorate Program

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the Doctoral degree program at UBC requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree + Master’s degree or M.Phil. Degree

  • Candidates must have a first division (65%) or 8 on a 10-point scale.
  • M.Phil, Master’s Degree, Master’s degree in Engineering, Forestry, or Medicine degrees required to be a part of UBC doctorate programs.

Candidates’ qualifications should be either accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade ‘A’ or by an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

 

Documents Required for Doctorate Program

  • Graduate Studies Application Form
  • Application Fee
  • Three Letter of Recommendation
  • Transcripts/ Academic reports
  • English proficiency scores
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Statement of Purpose

 

Application and Tuition Fees

A non-refundable application fee paid by international students for each program candidate applied for.

Program Type Application Fee
Graduation CAD 118.5
Master’s CAD 168.25
MBA CAD 145.75

*Application Fee varies as per the program candidates are applying for.

 

Fee Waiver

Fee waiver is for those candidates who belong to the 50 least developed countries as declared by the United Nations. Well the best part is that India is not part of this group.

Program Type Tuition Fee
Graduation CAD 38,946
Master’s CAD 46,920
MBA CAD 52,541

*Application Fee varies as per the program candidates are applying for.

 

Scholarship and Financial Aid

More than $25 million in aid or scholarships are awarded by UBC annually. UBC also provides another type of scholarship or financial support to those international undergraduate students whose achievement and academic excellence are top of the chart.

The International Scholars Program at UBC offers four distinguished need-and-merit-based awards. Each year, UBC grants about 50 scholarships across all four categories.

  • Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award: This award is given to international undergraduate students who have excelled in academics, displayed great leadership qualities, participated in student government and volunteer work, and demonstrated success in other important areas.
  • Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award: This award honors exceptional foreign undergraduate students from underdeveloped or conflict-torn regions who have excelled academically despite difficult circumstances and who would not be able to attend college without substantial financial aid.
  • International Impact Award: This award is given to outstanding students who have demonstrated a commitment to and a willingness to find solutions for issues relating to social justice, the environment, equity and inclusion, societal health and wellbeing, and freedom of speech.
  • Vantage One Excellence Award: For academically exceptional international students who do not yet achieve the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC, UBC Vantage College offers this scholarship. The prizes come in a variety of amounts that might cover all of a student’s tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Candidates applying for MBA are eligible for UBC awards and scholarships based on the following factors:

  • Academic excellence
  • Demonstrated dedication to career goals
  • Application with deadlines

Deadline to apply for the International scholarships program is mid-November.

 

Admission Process

Every year, in September, the application period for International candidates begins. There are 3 application intakes in which UBC takes their applications.

  1. Summer Intake
  2. Winter Intake
  3. Fall Intake

 

Undergraduate Program Application

Visit ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal/apply.xhtml to submit an application for an undergraduate course. Join the official website and follow the detailed instructions provided on the page.

 

Graduate Program Application

Step 1: Create a new account at evision.as.it.ubc.ca/urd/sits.urd/run/siw ubc cwl to submit a new application.
Step 2: A degree program selection screen appears after a successful login. By clicking on the course link, you must select a course from the list of options offered at your desired campus (Vancouver or Okanagan).
Step 3: This stage is selecting the program intake for the program you want to enroll in.

The application process starts by asking the following details:

  • Use of Information(where you need to choose the information source that grabbed your interest in the specific UBC program)
  • Introduction to the Chosen program
  • Personal and contact details
  • Academic history
  • Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL)
  • Funding
  • Experience and Interest
  • Additional questions
  • References (LORs)
  • Application Summary (the details filled by candidate)

 

Points to Remember Before Beginning the Application

  • Set aside an hour to finish the online application, it usually takes 45 and 60 minutes.
  • Have scanned copies of your test results, transcripts, statement of purpose, essays, and resume on hand.
  • Have your contact information, academic history, exam results, financial information, experience, areas of interest, and references’ contact information at the ready.
  • The website will log you out automatically after an hour (60 minutes) if the application is not used, and you will need to log in again.
  • You can save the information you’ve entered at any time and come back to it later to add more if you are unable to finish the application in one sitting.

Visit the UBC Sauder School of Business website to apply for the MBA program, and be prepared with the following paperwork:

  • Transcripts/degrees/diploma/certificates
  • Reference letters (soft copies with recommenders details)
  • GMAT/GRE score
  • English proficiency exam

 

MBA Program Application

Create a new account simply registering at appform.topapply.com/applicationformmodule/index/sauder and providing the necessary information.

*MBA program application is longer than usual, if you are unable to fill it at once then save it for later and continue by revisiting the official page.

 

University Response

The UBC admission committee might take a few weeks to process the application for almost all programs. To check your application status, do the following:

 

Undergraduate Applicants

Candidates can log in to the Student Service Center after submitting their application to verify the following:

  • Application status
  • Upcoming deadlines
  • Outstanding documents
  • Course fee

Every year by May, UBC offers admission to the greatest number of applicants. The qualified students may have been placed on a waitlist if applicants cannot find their names in the Student Service Centre. Aspirants will need to wait longer in this situation. The UBC admissions committee will let them know as soon as they are accepted into one of their desired programs.

 

Graduates Applicants

Check ‘My Applications’ after logging in to the official website. From applicant data to application status, this part covers all application information.

 

MBA Applicants

After submitting a comprehensive application by the deadline of mid-September candidates receive the decision within eight weeks.

 

Part-Time Work While Studying

International students might need to apply for a work permit in Canada. Students are forced to comply with a number of rules and regulations. Check out the requirements for when they must submit a work permit application:

 

Working Off-campus

Students at UBC can work both on and off campus while they are enrolled full-time in degrees, diplomas, certifications, and exchange programs.

 

Off-Campus Working Hours

During the standard academic year at UBC, which goes from September to April, students are permitted to work off-campus a total of 20 hours per week.

 

Working On-campus

Students at UBC who are enrolled full-time are permitted to work on campus.

 

On-Campus Working Hours

Given that the students maintain a satisfactory level of class/lab attendance and academic achievement, the number of hours that can be worked on campus is limitless. For any reason, failing grades and absenteeism will not be tolerated in the name of full-time on-campus work.

 

Placement or Internship

Students must apply for a work visa in order to participate in a co-op placement or internship, whether they are on- or off-campus. Only if the desired job is a crucial component of the applicants’ academic program would this permission be granted.

 

Campus and Accommodation

UBC has two Campuses:

  • Vancouver
  • Okanagan

 

On-Campus Accommodation

There is accommodation available on both UBC campuses. More than 12,000 students are housed at the institution in 13 residences. It invites all undergraduate students to make use of the great opportunities for learning on campus. Students from abroad and domestically are both eligible to apply for the same.

UBC wants its students to form connections and networks, feel at home, and live in a setting that is focused on their studies. Residents can take advantage of lovely beaches, theaters, restaurants, and the Canadian way of life in addition to the recreational opportunities, speakers, and specialty clubs offered on campus.

 

Vancouver On-Campus Accommodation

UG options PG options
Orchard Commons Fairview Crescent
Place Vanier Ritsumeikan-UBC house
Totem Park Walter Gage

 

 Okanagan On-Campus Accommodation

UG options PG options
Skeena Upper Cascades
Nicola Lower Cascades
Purcell Monashee Place
Kalamalka
Valhalla
Cassair
Similkameen Place

 

 

UBC Student Organizations

Students from all around the world assemble at UBC in renowned student organizations for networking and enjoyment.

These two campus-based student organizations offer opportunities for interaction between international students and their UBC peers.

  1. AMS by Vancouver
  2. UBCSUO by Okanagan

The amount of the meal plan and the style of the hotel have an impact on the living expense or accommodation fees.

For Vancouver room and meal plans, the minimum and maximum CAD is 10,700 and 13,850 respectively.
For Okanagan room and meal plans, minimum and maximum CAD are 9,000 and 11,000 respectively.

 

University Contact Information

Website: www.ubc.ca
Vancouver campus: +1 604 822 8999
Okanagan campus: +1 250 807 9447

 

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FAQs

Is the University of British Columbia hard to get into?

Post-graduate applicants have a particularly difficult time getting accepted to UBC. Only 18% of applicants for PG courses are accepted. On the other hand, UG students have an acceptance rate of 50%+, which is also very competitive. Overall, applying to UBC may be difficult for aspirants.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of British Columbia?

To be admitted to UBC, you must have an average percentage of 80% or greater, depending on the faculty. In addition, there are other requirements for admission. Standardized test results and profiles are important as well.

When does UBC send acceptance letters?

First-round offers of admission, which are UBC’s early applications, expire on December 1. UBC guarantees that students who apply by this deadline will receive their offers by February 28.

What are the hardest programs to get into at UBC?

According to Yahoo Finance, one of the most competitive undergraduate degrees at UBC is the commerce program. About 4,500 applications are submitted yearly for the program, which is offered at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. Approximately 6% of applicants are accepted.

Is the application fee refundable?

No, once you paid the application fee it is non-refundable.

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