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University of British Columbia

📍 Vancouver, British Columbia • Canada

The University of British Columbia is a world-class public teaching and research institution with spectacular campuses in Vancouver (Point Grey) and Okanagan. Globally recognized for forestry, environmental sciences, business (Sauder), and computer science.

Testing Policy

Test-Optional

SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission. Applicants from US curricula can submit them optionally as supplementary academic evidence.

Institutional Selectivity

Highly Competitive (~40.0% (Sauder BCom / CS ~14%))

UBC uses holistic review combining academic grade averages with the mandatory Personal Profile. Highly competitive programs require 92%+ averages paired with strong extracurricular leadership.

Language Proficiency

Required for Non-Native

Nine distinct ways to fulfill the English Language Admission Standard (ELAS).

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

First-Round Offer & Major Scholarship Deadline

Deadline: December 1

Decision: February

Final Application Deadline

Deadline: January 15

Decision: Rolling through April / May

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