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UBC Okanagan’s accomplished faculty and staff help students fuel their passions and open new ways of thinking.
What prospective students need to know
Admissions, finances, study options and more—everything you need to join UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Learn about student life at UBCO
Grow your interests, build connections and thrive within a campus community that’s full of possibilities.
Explore international student opportunities
UBC Okanagan offers experiences, programs and supports for undergraduate and graduate international students.
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Student clubs and course unions
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International student population on campus
50
%
Of graduates stay in the Okanagan
Why Study at UBC’s Okanagan Campus
Consistently ranked among the top universities globally, UBC’s excellence reaches into the stunning Okanagan region, where students benefit from a close-knit campus environment and receive a world-class education.
Nestled in the interior of British Columbia, UBC Okanagan sits next to a growing international airport—giving researchers and learners a unique advantage in making global connections.
A naturally beautiful campus and region
See what makes Kelowna a four-season playground—hike the mountains, ski the slopes, lounge lakeside on the beach or go for a swim. UBCO’s campus is green, picturesque and ready for adventure.
Move learning beyond the classroom
Get real-world experience and prepare for your career with experiential education at UBCO. With opportunities like co-op, go global, work study and student research, you can graduate ready for the workforce.
One of Canada’s fastest growing tech hubs
Digital animation and gaming. AI-powered aerospace. Technologically-fuelled manufacturing and agriculture. Kelowna’s thriving downtown tech centre is contributing to one of the fastest growing job markets in BC.
The perks of studying in Kelowna
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Hours of annual sunshine
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Lakeside beaches in the region
25
°C
Average temperature high May–August
5
of Canada’s largest ski resorts
Connect to the world through Kelowna’s international airport
Explore UBCO Stories
Building better infrastructure for climate resilience
Dr. Shahria Alam and his team of researchers are exploring sustainable solutions for more resilient buildings and bridges.
Building better infrastructure for climate resilience
Dr. Shahria Alam and his team of researchers are exploring sustainable solutions for more resilient buildings and bridges.
UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Sustainability a degree of change
Movement-motivated students can pursue interdisciplinary degree to combat climate change.
UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Sustainability a degree of change
Movement-motivated students can pursue interdisciplinary degree to combat climate change.
An Indigenous approach to understanding water
Graduate students Dawn Machin and Sarah Alexis are incorporating traditional Indigenous knowledge into their research about our relationship with water.
An Indigenous approach to understanding water
Graduate students Dawn Machin and Sarah Alexis are incorporating traditional Indigenous knowledge into their research about our relationship with water.
Work Study opens new doors for undergraduates
UBCO’s Work Study program gives students a financial boost while equipping them with professional skills.
Work Study opens new doors for undergraduates
UBCO’s Work Study program gives students a financial boost while equipping them with professional skills.
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