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What’s new at University University of British Columbia MS course?

  • The University of British Columbia application deadline for Civil engineering is Jan 31, 2025.
  • Applications for admission for the 2024/25 academic year are due on January 15, 2025 for University of British Columbia MS in Cs course. 

University of Britrish Columbia Master in Science tuition fees and specialisations

The University of  British Columbia offers a diverse range of 73 MS courses, each spanning a duration of 12- 24 months. Among these programs, you’ll find a vast range of courses, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Gaming, MS in AI and many other interesting courses in MS courses. 

1st year tuition fees

CADINR

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 5,88,240

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Hostel & Meals

INR 9,78,646

Insurance

INR 13,932

Transportation

INR 32,818

Student Fees

INR 34,118

Total approximate fees

INR 10,59,514

Entry requirements for MS course at  University of British Columbia

Below are the entry requirements for MS course at University of British Columbia:

  • Applicants must submit Official transcripts and degree certificates
  • Applicants must have Proof of English Language Test Report
  • If the institution has multiple languages of instruction, the Graduate Program Director may ask for confirmation of the language of instruction for the degree
  • Students muts have Statement of intent- There are 3 parts to Statement of Intent:
  • Describe your research interests (Please keep Part 1 within 2 pages; mandatory)
  • Publication (no word or page limit; only if applicable)
  • Summary of Honours, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards (no word or page limit; only if applicable)

University of British Columbia English Language Proficiency Exams

International students must submit proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for University of British Columbia badmission ( especially non-English speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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English Language Proficiency Test

Minimum Score

TOEFL

100

IELTS

7.0 ( with a minimum score of 6 in each)

University of British Columbia MS course acceptance rate 

The University of British Columbia acceptance rate for the MS program is around 54%. To take admission to UBC, the applicants should have a good GPA and should focus on obtaining the qualities like leadership, good LORs, any work experience, etc. 

University of British Columbia MS programme Admission deadlines

Below are the University of British Columbia MS course application deadlines for 2024-2025 intake:

Type of MS course

Application Deadline

Civil Engineering

31 Jan 2026

Computer Science

15 Jan 2026

University of British Columbia University Ranking 

MS course at The University of British Columbia rank within the top courses globally, which surely showcases a positive performance for the course. As per QS Engineering and Technology, have been ranked 33 in 2023. Whereas, QS Engineering and Technology 2022 for The University of British Columbia was 36 and in 2021 this ranking was 32. 

Course

Rank 2023 

MS (Engineering and Technology) 

33 

MS (QS - Mathematics Rankings) 

32 

University of British Columbia Scholarship 

The University of British Columbia scholarships is available for outstanding Indian students. The University of British Columbia Scholarships for International Students are worth more than CAD 30 million annually on awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for international undergraduate students. The below scholarships are available for international students:

  • International Major Entrance Scholarship
  • Outstanding International Student Award

 

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UBC MS
Fees details 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 - 26 months)
INR 5.11 L - 36.21 L
INR 5.29 L - 9.96 L
INR 14.18 K - 65.77 K
INR 32.76 K - 34.08 K
INR 9.83 K - 8.03 L
INR 10.97 L - 55.19 L
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Compare MS at UBC with other similar colleges

College1st Year Tuition FeesRanking
INR 5.31 L - 37.67 L#40 QS, 2026
INR 19.86 L - 43.27 L#21 THE, 2026
INR 10.33 L - 21.52 L#27 QS, 2026
INR 4.22 L - 26.41 L#94 QS, 2026
INR 14.26 L - 31.17 L#119 QS, 2026
INR 3.39 L - 5.51 L#301 THE, 2026
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FAQs

Q:   Does UBC give full scholarships to international students?
A: 

The two popular scholarships at the University of British Columbia are given below:

  • International Major Entrance Scholarship
  • Outstanding International Student Award

 

Q:   Is University of British Columbia good for MS in CS?
A: 

Some of the major ranking providers like Times Higher Education and QS rank the UBC MS in CS courses at 47 and 21 respectively. The other popular master’s degrees offered at the University of British Columbia are -

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Business & Management
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Life Science & Medicine
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Science & Management

NoteAbove popular master ’s degree, data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary.

Q:   Is GRE compulsory for MS in University of British Columbia?
A: 

Requirements for the University of British Columbia for MS programs include:

  • Bachelor's degree (four-year or three-year UG + one-year MS) with First Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)
  • GREMCAT LSAT/MCAT scores as per the course requirement
  • Academic transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency test score of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
  • Resume / CV
  • Essays or SOP, as per course requirement
  • Two to three LORs
  • Additional or optional supplements, as per course requirement

NoteAll applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Q:   What is the acceptance rate of UBC for Indian students?
A: 

According to various unofficial sources, UBC acceptance rate is around 54%. This means UBC is moderately selective at the time of admissions. To improve the chances of getting admission to UBC, the applicants must aim to meet the entry and application requirements. So to take part during The University of British Columbia admissions, the applicants must have Class 12 qualification for bachelor’s courses. On the other hand, for admission to master’s courses, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.

 

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As per the Shiksha reviews given by the actual students of this university, the University of British Columbia received a 4.2 rating on a 5.0 scale. This university is considered very welcoming for Indian students. One of the reviewers wrote this: 'Best engineering and business programme in Canada'.

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Yes, there is a September intake at the University of British Columbia in Canada. This is popularly known as the Fall intake and it is the major intake when many of the UBC courses are offered.

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The University of British Columbia can be competitive for courses at certain levels like UG and PG. The overall UBC acceptance rate is around 52% but this admission rate varies a lot for both levels.

For the years 2024-25, the UG acceptance rate is 63% which is very different from UBC postgraduate co

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The Computer Science programme is one of the most popular ones at the University of British Columbia among international students. For the September intake, the general admission deadlines for the MSc in Computer Science at UBC are December 15th every year.

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Completing MBA from the University of British Columbia provides right future prospects for its students as UBC Sauder MBA graduates are employed across various industries, with the top sectors being Consulting (24%), Technology (22%), Financial Services (11%), and Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech (9%). Oth

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