Still figuring it out? The University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus in Kelowna is a close-knit community within one of the world's top universities—the perfect place to discover what you want your future to look like.

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Follow what piques your interest, or discover a new fascination. UBC Okanagan has a wide range of programs to discover and experiential opportunities to elevate your journey.

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Why study at UBC’s Okanagan campus

At UBC Okanagan, you’ll earn a degree from one of the world’s top universities in a close-knit community where your professors know your name and opportunities are within reach.

Based in Kelowna, UBC Okanagan is just minutes away from an international airport—making it easy to stay connected to home, explore new places and build your future anywhere in the world.

Find your place

See what makes Kelowna a four-season playground—hike the mountains, ski the slopes, lounge on the beach or go for a swim. UBCO’s campus is green, picturesque and ready for adventure.

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regional parks
in the Okanagan

Find your people

Connect with like-minded students, pursue your passions or discover new ones with UBC Okanagan’s student union clubs and groups.

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student clubs
and course unions

Find your passion

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 will graduate ready for the workforce.

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experiential
learning opportunities

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The perks of studying in Kelowna

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annual hours
of sunshine

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lakeside beaches
in the region

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ski resorts within a
90-minute drive

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of hiking and
walking trails

Connect to the world through Kelowna International Airport

See what students are doing at UBC Okanagan

 

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The hottest course on campus puts peppers on the table, students in the lead

Inside UBC Okanagan's Plant Growth Facility, students are growing pepper plants for the future.

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A young woman stands next to a young man as they examine bushy pepper plants inside a greenhouse.

The hottest course on campus puts peppers on the table, students in the lead

Inside UBC Okanagan's Plant Growth Facility, students are growing pepper plants for the future.

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A group of four young women sit at a table with big smiles

How an unexpected move led to unexpected opportunities

Undergraduate student Mia Mendoza found her passion by stepping out of her comfort zone.

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A group of four young women sit at a table with big smiles

How an unexpected move led to unexpected opportunities

Undergraduate student Mia Mendoza found her passion by stepping out of her comfort zone.

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Undergrads help turn science fiction into reality

Learn how Stephanie, Sam and Hasan are turning life’s molecular building blocks into microscopic data storage.

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Undergrads help turn science fiction into reality

Learn how Stephanie, Sam and Hasan are turning life’s molecular building blocks into microscopic data storage.

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How to make university about more than just classes

International student Tanya Shah found confidence, career skills and community at UBC Okanagan—outside the classroom.

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Six students stand within a frame, a winery behind them

How to make university about more than just classes

International student Tanya Shah found confidence, career skills and community at UBC Okanagan—outside the classroom.

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