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 graduates go on to work with Microsoft, Stemcell, Google, SAP, Amazon, provincial health services, Meta, the Government of Canada, and beyond. Alumni have published books, founded STEM NGOs, contributed to cancer research, and returned to UBC to share their experiences. A UBC Science degree equips you with essential skills that employers value, and that allow you to make a positive impact on the world.
UBC Science programs and degree optionsExplore graduate employment outcomesMeet some of our alumni
Students from more than 140 countries live in housing on UBC’s Vancouver campus. Overlooking the ocean and surrounded by serene forests, the stunning campus is a 30-minute bus ride away from downtown Vancouver. We're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all identity expressions of all our students. Many prospective students qualify for UBC’s first-year guarantee in winter session residence.
Check out housing options at UBCDetails for prospective studentsTake the UBC Science virtual tour
UBC Science recruits top-tier professors from around the world. 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.
Meet some of our professorsUBC Science's unique teaching initiatives
University rankings don’t tell the whole story, but they’re a factor. UBC is the leading institution for studying Science in Canada across a wide range of disciplines, like Geology, Microbiology, Geophysics, Environment and Ecology, and many more subjects.
View our rankings in key science research areas$11 million Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative
UBC Science hosts one of Canada’s biggest co-op programs, helping 3,000 domestic and international students take on paid job placements every year. Develop your professional skills, get early job experience, and expand your network during your time at UBC, giving you a boost with building your career prospects.
You’ll have access to a wealth of research opportunities, including grants, awards, and chances to share your research with the UBC community. Off campus, our affiliated geological field school, marine research station, natural history museums, research forest, and particle accelerator are yours to uncover.
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