Look beyond the university name
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with two main campuses near Vancouver and Kelowna, in British Columbia, Canada. With an annual research budget of $893 million, UBC funds 9,992 projects annually in various fields of study within the industrial sector, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations.
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 71,201 |
| Faculty & staff | 6,539 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 400,306 |
| Total citations | 36,134,432 |
| President | Benoit-Antoine Bacon |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 06 October 2026)
What can you study at University of British Columbia?
Koerner Library and president's office, designed by UBC alumnus Arthur Erickson UBC's administration, as mandated by the University Act, is composed of a chancellor, convocation, board, senate and faculties of the university. The board of governors, which is primarily appointed by the provincial government , manages property and financial affairs, while the senate manages the university's academic matters. Both include faculty and students who are elected. Degrees and diplomas are conferred by the convocation, which is composed of alumni, administrators and faculty, with a quorum of twenty members. The president of the university is the university's chief executive officer and a member of the senate, board of governors, convocation and also serves as vice chancellor. Presidents Main article: List of presidents of the University of British Columbia Frank F. Wesbrook (1st President, 1913–1918) Leonard S. Klinck (2nd President, 1919–1944) Norman A.M.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Asthma and respiratory diseases, Marine and fisheries research, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, Innovations in Medical Education.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 06 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
Official source: Official website ↗
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at University of British Columbia
According to OpenAlex, University of British Columbia has 400,306 indexed research works with 36,134,432 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- David G. Lowe — 72,642 citations
- Daniel J. Kahneman — 50,451 citations
- Michael D Brauer — 35,530 citations
- Daniel M. Durall — 25,295 citations
- Deanna Lynn Gibson — 25,295 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads University of British Columbia?
The current President is Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
Benoit-Antoine Bacon is a Canadian neuropsychologist who has been serving as the 17th president of the University of British Columbia since November 2023. He previously served as the 15th president of Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, from 2018 to 2023.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
Student life Student representation The Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia , or AMS, represents UBC undergraduate students within the Vancouver campus. The society's mandate is to improve the quality of educational, social and personal lives of UBC students. The AMS lobbies the UBC administration on behalf of the student body, provides services such as the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan, supports and administers student clubs and maintains the Student Union Building, known as the Nest, and the services it houses. A constituency (undergraduate society) exists within each school and faculty of the university and acts as the subsidiary of the AMS within those schools and faculties. The Graduate Student Society (GSS), which operates as an independent entity, represents graduate students. A council representing each graduate program and an executive elected by graduate students as a whole governs the GSS.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 06 October 2026)
Contact University of British Columbia
Official website: https://www.ubc.ca/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was University of British Columbia founded?
University of British Columbia was founded in 1908.
How many students attend?
Approximately 71,201 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Benoit-Antoine Bacon.