Pursue your future at a globally ranked university that offers close-knit community and real-world learning opportunities.

What You Need to Know
Before Applying to UBC Okanagan

Interested in attending? Explore everything you need to know about how UBCO can help you shape your education, foster connections and define your career paths.


More study options

Looking for additional ways to pursue your learning? UBC Okanagan offers a variety of courses and programs to support your education.

Continuing and Professional Education

Gain knowledge and proficiency in skills that will advance your career through micro-credentials and flexible courses and programs.

English Foundation Program

Meet all the admission requirements except UBC’s English language standards? Explore the pathway English Foundation Program.

Okanagan Global Summer Program

Study a short-term program while enjoying the benefits of a top ranked university, meeting new people and experiencing the Okanagan.

UBC Extended Learning Programs

Access an engaging, learner-centred experience and a community of motivated individuals with UBC’s online or Vancouver-based courses.

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Applying to UBC Okanagan

See the unique supports available to future international students

From application requirements to immigration advising, UBCO is there to help.

International prospective students

Why Study at UBCO?

There’s more to UBC Okanagan than a globally respected education with a naturally beautiful campus located in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities.

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Top-ranked global university

The passion and drive of our students and faculty members consistently place UBC in the top five percent of universities in the world.

26,690

Total degrees conferred

22 %

International campus community


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Innovative research opportunities

Exploring solutions to some of the world’s most challenging issues—UBCO’s researchers are making a difference around the globe.

299 %

Increase in research funding

26

UBC-funded research clusters


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Real-world experience

UBCO moves learning beyond the classroom to help students build networks, shape their career aspirations and prepare for graduate studies.

315

Co-op work experiences completed

50 %

of graduates stay in region

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Student Life

Discover UBC Okanagan’s campus

Enjoy the sun in the courtyard, grab a bite at one of the cafes or break a sweat at the gym. UBCO has everything you need to amplify and encourage your studies.

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