The University of British Columbia

Overview

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity drive and vision to shape a better world.

Established in 1908, the University of British Columbia (also popularly known as UBC) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada. The Superintendent of Education, John Jessop, proposed the formation of a provincial university in 1877. UBC has partnerships with 300+ universities, institutions, and organizations in more than 50 countries around the world. The university has produced 8 Nobel laureates, 3 Canadian prime ministers, and 65 Olympic medalists including 19 golds. University of British Columbia has two main campuses in locations such as Vancouver and Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. The university is known for winning 65 Olympic Medals by a range of Varsity Athletes, including 19 gold medals.