UBC is the most international university in North America. But imagining yourself on a campus–sometimes a long way from home–can feel daunting. Explore the resources and tours below to discover UBC Science–and to discover how you’ll fit in!
Our Chemistry building has a rich heritage (it was UBC Vancouver’s first building) but we also boast new life science labs, recently updated Earth science facilities, renovated physics and astronomy lecture theatres, and a dedicated science student centre. Off campus, discover our affiliated geological field school, marine station, natural history museums, research forest, and particle accelerator.
For many students, living in residence is where the university journey begins. Students from more than 140 countries live in housing on UBC’s Vancouver campus. We're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming campus environment for all our gender and sexually diverse students. Many prospective students qualify for UBC’s first-year guarantee in winter session residence.
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Over the past five years UBC Science has welcomed a top-tier, diverse cohort of new professors from around the globe. From the computational to the Earth sciences, from ecology to new materials, from chemistry to the life sciences, you’ll learn from professors with incredible research records, and new perspectives.
University rankings don’t tell the whole story, but they’re a factor. If you want to study science in Canada, no other university can compare across such a wide range of research disciplines. Our strength in a broad range of subjects—geology, microbiology, biology, ecology, life sciences, and environmental science—earns top marks in Canada.
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UBC Science hosts one of Canada’s biggest co-op programs, helping roughly 3,000 of our domestic and international students take on paid job placements every year. Science Coop lets you build your professional skills and your network during your time at UBC, giving you a leg-up on building your career prospects.
Outside of co-op you’ll have access to a wealth of research opportunities, including Undergraduate Summer Research Awards, Science Undergraduate Research Experience Awards, International Undergraduate Research Awards and our multidisciplinary undergraduate research conference. Off campus, our affiliated geological field school, marine research station, natural history museums, research forest, and particle accelerator are yours to discover.
This step-by-step guide walks you through everything from accepting your offer to preparing for your first day on campus.
We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.
Learn more: Musqueam First Nation