University of British Columbia
- Public
- Research university
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125.
A Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for merit awards and the need-based International Scholars Program if eligible. UBC does not state a need-blind policy for international students, while several Okanagan awards are applied automatically.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 90+ or Duolingo 125+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. The school has not published a total cost for one year. 8 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/1. You apply through UBC’s online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
Does University of British Columbia offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for merit awards and the need-based International Scholars Program if eligible. UBC does not state a need-blind policy for international students, while several Okanagan awards are applied automatically.
What English scores does University of British Columbia require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Meg Manalo2025Vlog
- Fadugba Toluwanimi2024Vlog
- Karen Chen2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
This section has not been checked for this school yet.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesYes: applying to UBC by the deadline triggers automatic consideration for the merit-based International Major Entrance Scholarship without a separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear: the pages describe financial-need assessment for awards but do not say whether ability to pay affects international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearRequiring the admission application first does not establish that a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form is required.
Scholarships at this school
Donald A. Wehrung International Student AwardNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Yes: the award is for international undergraduates from impoverished or war-torn areas who require significant financial support.
Deadline: November 15
International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 – 25,000 CAD/year≈ ₫185M – ₫463M
Yes: IMES is for exceptional international students beginning undergraduate programs at UBC.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: UBC admissions deadline
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow AwardNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Yes: the award serves international undergraduate applicants with strong achievement, leadership, and significant financial need under the program criteria.
Deadline: November 15
Outstanding International Student Award (OIS)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 – 25,000 CAD≈ ₫185M – ₫463M
Yes: OIS allows international students studying under a Canadian study permit to be considered.
- First year only
Deadline: UBC admissions deadline
UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Commerce International Launch AwardTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page6,000 CAD/year≈ ₫111M
Yes: the award applies to new international students entering UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Commerce in September 2027.
- Renewable in later years
UBC Okanagan Global Elevation AwardTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page8,000 CAD/year≈ ₫148M
Yes: all new international undergraduate students enrolling at UBC Okanagan receive this award.
- Renewable in later years
UBC Okanagan International Welcome AwardTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 CAD≈ ₫92.5M
Yes: the award is applied to international students’ first-year tuition at UBC Okanagan.
- First year only
Vantage One Excellence AwardFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool pageFull ride
Yes: the award is for outstanding international students needing Vantage One because they do not yet meet UBC’s direct-entry English standard.
Deadline: November 15
International Impact AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The information describes international eligibility for the overall International Scholars Program but does not specifically establish it for the International Impact Award.
Deadline: November 15
International Major Entrance Scholarship for Vantage OneIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The information only says Vantage One serves international students; it does not specifically establish their eligibility for the International Major Entrance Scholarship for Vantage One.
Vantage One Entrance AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The information only says Vantage One serves international students; it does not specifically establish their eligibility for the Vantage One Entrance Award.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- Supplementary applicationiHigh school applicants must submit a personal profile in the online application.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Winter/Summer Session application deadlineApplicationin92days
- English and document deadline for International Scholars Program applicantsDocuments+108 days
- ELAS supporting-document deadlineDocuments+123 days
- Offer acceptance and acceptance-deposit deadline (some students)Deposit+198 days
- Offer acceptance and acceptance-deposit deadline (some students)Deposit+229 days
- Jump Start Okanagan registration deadlineOrientation+290 days
Credit for exams
UBC grants first-year university credit for approved AP exams with a score of 4 or higher.
Scores that count12345For UBC to assess IB first-year credit, ask the IBO to send your official results electronically to UBC.
Programs
Staying in Canada after graduation
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): programs of 2 years or more (such as a bachelor's) can lead to a permit of up to 3 years. Bachelor's graduates are NOT subject to the PGWP field-of-study requirement. Since 1 November 2024, applicants must show English at CLB 7 (or French NCLC 7) in all four skills.
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Updated 09/10/2026How Duckling sources data