University of Northern British Columbia

Established in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada's best small universities. It has a zeal for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North. In June 1990, the representatives of the BC legislative assembly passed the UNBC Act, formally creating UNBC.

The dream of having a northern university goes back much further, to the 1960s, when then-MLA Ray Williston set aside the land on which UNBC's Prince George campus presently situated as a university reserve. Later On, former Bishop Fergus O'Grady suggested a catholic university for Prince George. In its place, Prince George College (now closed) became a high school, though the Prince George neighbourhood around the school (called College Heights) bears university street names as a legacy of his idea.

The university delivers outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning chances that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. UNBC offers more than 60 undergraduate degrees and a wide variety of graduate programs. As one of BCs resea... Read more

Established in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada's best small universities. It has a zeal for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North. In June 1990, the representatives of the BC legislative assembly passed the UNBC Act, formally creating UNBC.

The dream of having a northern university goes back much further, to the 1960s, when then-MLA Ray Williston set aside the land on which UNBC's Prince George campus presently situated as a university reserve. Later On, former Bishop Fergus O'Grady suggested a catholic university for Prince George. In its place, Prince George College (now closed) became a high school, though the Prince George neighbourhood around the school (called College Heights) bears university street names as a legacy of his idea.

The university delivers outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning chances that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. UNBC offers more than 60 undergraduate degrees and a wide variety of graduate programs. As one of BCs research-intensive universities, it brings the anticipation of new experience to their students and the outcomes of their teaching and research to the world. In addition to promoting and celebrating academic quality, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.

UNBC is a university both in and for the North. This purpose has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities it serves. It is also Canada's Green University, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.

Awards and Financial Aid helps students obtain the funds necessary to finance their UNBC education and to provide educational budgeting services. Funds may be obtained from a variety of sources, including government and bank loans, private, corporate, and public scholarships and bursaries, and UNBC awards.  Read less