Study at a top 40 research university
Our strength across a broad range of subjects—geology, math, physics, biology, computer science, and environmental science—earns top marks in Canada.
Join a North American leader in STEM education
We've made unprecedented investments to enrich the experience of thousands of science students and help them succeed.
2,200+ paid co-op positions
UBC Science places domestic and international students in paid co-op positions—you get the support you need to build your skills and network.
A special place for fieldwork
Affiliated geological field schools, marine research stations, natural history museums and nuclear particle accelerators are yours to discover.
Where does UBC rank internationally?
THES Global Ranking 2021
34th
ARWU Global Ranking 2020
38th
US News Global Universities Ranking 2021
31st
UBC Science subject area rankings
| Ranking Agency | Global Ranking | Canadian Ranking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | ARWU Shanghai Rankings 2021 | 18 | 1 |
| Oceanography | ARWU Shanghai Rankings 2021 | 35 | 1 |
| Environmental Sciences | QS World University Rankings 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| Earth and Marine Sciences | QS World University Rankings 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| Geology | QS World University Rankings 2021 | 13 | 1 |
| Geophysics | QS World University Rankings 2021 | 13 | 1 |
| Environment and Ecology | US News and World Report Rankings 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| Plant and Animal Science | US News and World Report Rankings 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| Life and Earth Sciences | CWTS Leiden Ranking 2021 | 21 | 1 |
| Biology | Maclean's Magazine 2021 Rankings | NA | 1 |
| Computer Science | Maclean's Magazine 2021 Rankings | NA | 1 |
| Environmental Science | Maclean's Magazine 2021 Rankings | NA | 1 |
| Mathematics | Maclean's Magazine 2021 Rankings | NA | 1 |
| We’re proud of our rankings, but they don’t tell the whole story. To find out if UBC is the right fit for you, meet some of our students and professors, and explore our program offerings. | |||
