A lot can happen in 20 years
UBC’s Okanagan campus continues to grow
Since opening in 2005, UBC Okanagan has expanded from a small regional campus into a globally-recognized institution, attracting students from around the world.
UBCO has developed cutting-edge research facilities, introduced innovative academic programs, and led sustainable initiatives addressing local and global challenges.
Beyond academics, UBCO has built a vibrant and inclusive campus community in partnership with the Okanagan Nation Alliance. This collaboration has helped shape a campus culture, where Indigenous perspectives are woven into academic programs, research initiatives and community engagement.
Revisit UBC Okanagan through the years
Have fond memories of the campus? Want to see what campus was like 20 years ago? Take a trip through time and see the experiences UBC Okanagan helped create.
See the photo galleries
Explore photos from UBCO over the past 20 years—see how much the campus has grown and spot a few familiar faces.
See campus development and public art installations since 2005
UBC Okanagan has seen remarkable growth and transformation over the past 20 years. To celebrate, we’ve created an interactive map showcasing the achievements, creativity and expansions that have shaped UBCO into the vibrant community it is today.
Total degrees conferred since 2006
Increase in student population since 2005
Increase in campus buildings since 2005
Programs and courses offered on-campus
Explore UBCO’s achievements of the past 20 years
Discover the history, milestones and achievements we’ve made since 2005, and see the stats on just how much UBC’s Okanagan campus has grown.
Central Okanagan pop. increase since 2005
Off-campus satellite and partner locations
Increase in research funding since 2014/2015
Of graduates stay in the Okanagan
UBC in the Okanagan
Through community engagement and local partnerships, we’re supporting the Central Okanagan trajectory as one of Canada’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Fuelling the future of transit needs exact change
UBC Okanagan’s Lifecycle Management Lab is helping transform public transit.
From the classroom to the vineyard
Co-op opportunities bring students into the community to support local businesses and gain experience.
Breathing cleaner air thanks to works of ART
UBC Okanagan is taking a unique approach to tackle indoor air quality, one Aerosol Removing Tapestry (ART) creation at a time.
The future of wildfire
UBC Okanagan research is helping communities build solutions for a new reality.
Follow UBC Okanagan
Get to know our students, faculty and alumni
Read stories highlighting the passions and influence of UBCO’s campus community.
See the 20-year anniversary toolkit
Access logos, assets and content for sharing UBC Okanagan’s 20-year anniversary.
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