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The University of British Columbia is a public research university based in British Columbia, Canada. It constantly ranks among the top 20 universities in the world, making it a great choice for students looking to study abroad. The UBC placement rate stood at 89% for graduates in 2023. Moreover, the UBC average salary is around INR 60 LPA, making it a top choice for international students due to its high ROI.

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USPs of UBC

Largest University in the British Columbia

Research Funding worth CAD 747 million

More than 400,000 alumni

Enrolls more than 72,000 students

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UBC Placement Overview
University of British Columbia Placement Trends
- UBC MBA Placements
UBC Student Reviews
The University of British Columbia Placement FAQs

UBC Placement Overview

The UBC is one of the largest and most popular education institutions in Canada. The alumni of the university include many great people including the incumbent Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. The university is known to provide the best possible opportunities to its students including the various job opportunities the students get after graduating from the university. As per the official employment report released by the School of Business, UBC, for the class of 2023, the university has a placement rate of 89%. The average salary offered by the recruiters is CAD 98,020 or INR 60.6L. The average signing bonus provided by the company is CAD 16,500 or INR 10.20L. The top job sectors where the majority of students are employed are Consulting, Technology and Financial Services.

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University of British Columbia Placement Trends

Here are the UBC placement trends for the past two years.

MBA/PGDM

Source : FT MBA Employment Report

Top Recruiters

Aditya Birla Group

Amazon.com

SAP

Amazon

Accenture

Ernst & Young

arcelor mittal

IBM

McKinsey

Apple

toyota

Nestle

Zafin

Google

HSBC

pwc

Shell

Microsoft

Starbucks

IBM

PepsiCo

PricewaterhouseCoopers

P&G

KPMG

Deloitte

Unilever

UBC MBA Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)
Highest International Salary	₹ 82.78 L	₹ 60.86 L
Placement Percentage	88%	89%
Students Placed	93	90
Average Salary	₹ 59.59 L	₹ 59.4 L
Highest Salary	₹ 1.15 Cr	₹ 1.21 Cr
Median Salary	₹ 55.75 L	₹ 61.46 L
Lowest Salary	₹ 33.33 L	₹ 33.33 L
Students Registered	106	101

Source : FT MBA Employment Report

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MBA/PGDM Placement Comparison

Colleges	Average Package (2023)	Highest Package (2023)	Placement Rate (2023)
The University of British Columbia	59.4 LPA	121.19 LPA	89%
University of Alberta Compare	56.15 LPA	-/-	85%

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UBC MBA Placement Companies

Various employers employ the graduates of the School of Business of UBC, some of whom are listed below table:

Employers Detail
Amazon	Cascadia Partners	IBM
Aritzia	CIBC	KPMG
BC Hydro	City of Vancouver	Lululemon Athletica
BMO - Bank of Montreal	Deloitte Canada	Microsoft
Bosa Properties Inc	EY Consulting	RBC
Canfor	Fraser Health Authority	Sanctuary AI
TTT Studios	UBC	SAP
Vancouver Coastal Health	WorkSafeBC	Seaspan

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MBA Class Profile

The School of Business at the University of British Columbia is known for its MBA course. As per the Full-time employment report for the class of 2024, the university enrolled 88 students in its full-time MBA course. The total students includes 40% female and 60% male students with an average age of 30 years and work experience of 6.5 years. The average GMAT score of students is 670 and average GRE score of 313.

Class Profile 2024

MBA Enrollment is 88

Average GMAT score is 670

Average GRE score is 313

61% international students enrolled

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Q: What is the maximum salary of MBA graduates of University of British Columbia?

The University of British Columbia is one of the top university globally. As per the employment report released by the School of Business, University of British Columbia, MBA graduates earns an average salary of CAD 98,336 or INR 60.95L, with maximum salary of CAD 1,90,000 or INR 1.17Cr.

UBC
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Liberal

Friendly

Fun loving

Internships3.6

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.7

Public transportation5

Safety4.9

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration4.1

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BSc in Astronomy - Batch of 2028

4.2

An academically stimulating but a fun, social and live experience.

Tips: I did feel a bit homesick at first but the university was very welcoming. The faculty is great here and very supportive. The president's advisors here are always there for help. I did experience a bit of a cultural shift but it's not that hard at all so far. I'm fairly satisfied with my course and the university so far. There is always construction going on but the campus is huge so most of the time it wouldn't matter.

Likes (Student Life): I spend the morning preparing for classes and eating breakfast. I generally attend classes from 11-4. After class, I have a milkshake, explore campus, or spend time with friends or in the library. There are a lot of club events and opportunities on campus, and I'm involved in several. There are also observation events, festival events, a Science undergraduate society, and an alma mater society that regularly hosts events.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I'm unsure about future prospects given the stricter immigration policies to be implemented in Canada. Also, I'm looking for post graduate and Ph.D. options in other countries because there are more research opportunities in astrophysics and particle Physics in other countries.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Geophysics - Batch of 2020

3.7

Fantastic location and friendly people but academically challenging.

Tips: Students should take the opportunity to mingle with international students and make the most of their experience. You should also try to secure work experience and internships near the university. The course is academically rigorous, so it’s not easy. A lot of self-study is required, as rote learning won’t help. You need to be dedicated and open to challenging your own biases.

Likes (Safety): Canada is extremely safe and UBC has its own police force. There is also a hospital on campus and Canada offers free healthcare. Canadians are extremely multicultural and welcoming towards immigrants. However, it’s important to push yourself out of your comfort zone and make an effort to assimilate.

Dislikes (Internships): The universities abroad often don’t guarantee internships for students. They have a job board and general guidance but it’s up to you to find and apply for jobs. The career counselor will guide you to make the most out of the opportunities.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1800

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024Read more

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BSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2023

3.5

Eye-opening but money sucking school.

Tips: Internal fees is too high, become permanent resident first and then go to this school. Very eye-opening for middle-class students like me because I used to think that very intelligent and brilliant students study here but then you get to know that you are as brilliant and can be more brilliant than them - they just have the money. You develop very high confidence in yourself.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): If you will come to UBC, it will be either for Bachelor or Masters - in both cases, you will earn good points for education. There is a high chance that you will get a good job, however no guarantee. But definitely a better chance of getting permanent residence after graduation from here than a college.

Dislikes (Indian Food): No on campus Indian restaurants or Indian food. Often during exam season, you will have to eat from outside but there are not many options available except Uncle Fatih pizza. It is also extremely expensive to eat outside. The on-campus Indian grocery store is also extremely expensive.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2175

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 90600

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2024Read more

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Anonymous

MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

Fun learning and research experience

Tips: The weather is not that different. People are fun and helpful. If you're coming here for research-based programs, you don't have to worry about student debts, since you're given plenty of stipend from your supervisor as well as international awards.

Likes (Public transportation): As for students in thesis-based programs, it's easy to make friends with students in your lab. So you don't feel alone. Lots of events are organized, including community events. How much time you want to spend on campus depends on you, since there aren't a lot of classes.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I'm here for a thesis-based master's, and I can reach out to my supervisor any time I want. Faculty as well as students are diverse. For research-based programs, you only have 1 or 2 courses per term without mandatory attendance. Courses are tailored to your research field, some have exams and some have only assignments and group projects.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 450

Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.8

Best engineering and business program in Canada.

Tips: Students joining this college should know that it has high fee structure. Vibrant campus community and abundance of opportunities to grow. It is always rainy here but it gives a lot of exposure. High research output and supportive faculty. There is a huge campus. Good food options are there with high living cost. It is one of the best engineering and business program in Canada.

Likes (Public transportation): UBC is one of the major transit hubs of Vancouver making it accessible from any part around the greater Vancouver area. They are also building a direct rapid train network to connect UBC to the rest of the city which will make it even better for students and faculty who live off campus.

Dislikes (Value for money): Being a top university of not just Canada but globally, makes UBC a rather expensive university with 4 - 6% tuition fee increase year on year. However, this is compensated by the amount of exposure one gets here along with the vibrant campus community. Living expenses are generally high considering the cost of living in Vancouver.

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Sanya Dua

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mining Engineering (Vancouver) - Batch of 2024

4.5

Value for money! It gives memories, experience and opportunities.

Tips: This university will you give you lifetime of memories and skills that will help you in life, beyond your chosen career. You will find innumerable opportunities to explore your capabilities and use them in life. There are several clubs and design teams that you can join, which will really add up to your resume. There is also a good advantage of developing your network here since there are always new guest lecturers, workshops, seminars, etc. happening on campus.

Likes (Value for money): No doubt this university is costly for international students but it gives you exactly the university and adulting experience you need in life. There are innumerable opportunities for you to explore and develop your skills and it all depends on how you use them.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Because of the opportunities available in my chosen field which is mining engineering, due to the electrification of this field. We are transitioning from more human force to mechanical approach to reduce our carbon footprints which will lead to lesser jobs in future in this sector.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 3085

Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 58218

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2021Read more

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Which is better: the University of British Columbia (UBC) or Thompson Rivers University (TRU)?

Answered 4 months ago

If we consider the below comparison table, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is better than Thompson Rivers University based on the rankings categories like world, Canada, and British Columbia rankings. As per the unofficial source, the University of British Columbia (UBC) ranked #2 among Can

Rashmi Singh

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Is BCIT affordable than UBC?

Answered 5 months ago

Yes, as compared to the University of British Columbia, BCIT is much cheaper. The annual tuition fees at UBC is between INR 4.7 L – INR 63 L. On the other hand, the annual tuition fees at BCIT is between INR 5 L - 43.74 L. A comparison between these two is given below:

Particulars	BCIT	UBC
Acceptance rate	Around 64%	Around 54%
First-year tuition fees	INR 5 L - 43.74 L	Between INR 4.7 L – INR 63 L
No. of courses offered	300+	320+
Shiksha ranking	NA	#2 in Canada
Location	Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Akanksha Malhotra

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How expensive is it to live at The University of British Columbia?

Answered 9 months ago

Cost of Living at the University of British Columbia is high estimated at CAD 15, 000 to CAD 25, 000, Indian Rupees 9 Lacs to 15 Lacs per annum. Residence fees for the on-campus is CAD 10000 to 15000 per year which is roughly around 6 Lacs to 9 Lacs of INR. Food is estimated between CAD 3000 to CA

Kapil Lalwani

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Is The University of British Columbia the top university in Canada?

Answered 11 months ago

The University of British Columbia is a well-known and high-ranking university located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. According to the Shiksha grading system, the university secured an overall university grade of A+ along with allocation of grades to some of the courses offered by the unive

Nikita Peter

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What is the GPA requirement for the University of British Columbia?

Answered a year ago

The University of British Columbia GPA requirements will depend on the programme type. There is no particular number set by the university, but students must have at least a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to be considered for admission. For admission in master's programme at UBC, students must achieve

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