QS World Ranking
#34
Acceptance Rate
52%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$38,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#24
Vancouver
Application Deadline
January 15
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
58,000
students
International Students
30%
US Students
4%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of North America's top public universities set on a stunning campus between mountains and the Pacific.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Direct application. Beautiful campus near mountains and ocean. Strong sciences and engineering.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of British Columbia
Acceptance Rate
52%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 15
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$38,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via UBC's online application
- SAT 1350+ or ACT 30+ recommended
- Strong GPA: 3.5+ (3.8+ for Engineering and Sciences)
- Personal profile / essays required (minimum 3 activities)
- High school transcripts
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ (English speakers typically exempt)
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$38,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 15
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
- QS Best Student City (Vancouver)
- #24 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓International Leader of Tomorrow
- ✓Trek Excellence
Cost of Living — Vancouver, Canada
High CostEstimated monthly total
$2,120
vs. avg US college student
12% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Vancouver is Canada's most expensive city. On-campus housing at UBC is a smart option to reduce costs.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of British Columbia as a US Student
University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver, Canada and is ranked #34in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Sciences, Engineering, Forestry, Business, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$38,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 52%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 15. Scholarships available include the International Leader of Tomorrow.