The University of British Columbia Rankings 2024 ,Vancouver,Canada

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Updated on Sep 21, 2023

University Ranking

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning, and research. It has been consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive, and vision to shape a better world. There are two main campuses of the University of British Columbia. These are situated in Vancouver and Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. If we talk about the University of British Columbia ranking, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the university at 35 in 2022. In the U.S. News & World Report, the institutes from the U.S. and more than 90 countries have been ranked based on 13 indicators that measure their academic research performance and global and regional reputations. 

The University of British Columbia QS Ranking is 43 for 2023. In the QS Rankings, the institutions are ranked after considering the six indicators. This includes academic and employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, and research citations. As per the Times Higher Education Rankings 2023, the University of British Columbia is ranked in the 40th position. 

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The University of British Columbia Ranking FAQs

Q. Is the University of British Columbia good?

A. The University of British Columbia is ranked #35 among the best global universities by the U.S. News & World Report in 2022. The indicators that are considered for the overall best global universities rank are global research reputation, regional research reputation, books, publications, conferences, etc.

Q. Is UBC in the top 50 universities?

A. The University of British Columbia is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world according to the QS World Rankings 2023. The indicators that are considered for ranking of the institutions are academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty / student ratio, citations per faculty, and international student ratio / international faculty ratio.

Q. What is UBC’s world ranking?

A. The University of British Columbia’s ranking in 2023 by the QS World University Ranking is 47. According to the Times Higher Education ranking, it ranks at the 40th position in 2023.

Q. Name the top 5 universities in Canada.

A. According to the Times Higher Education rankings, the top 5 universities in Canada are the University of Montreal, McMaster University, McGill University, University of British Columbia, and University of Toronto.

Q. Has the ranking of the University of British Columbia improved in 2022 as per the QS rankings?

A. British Columbia’s University ranking in 2022 was 46. But, in 2023, the university ranks at 47th position. This shows that there has been a slight decline in the rankings. However, the university has still managed to rank in the top 50 universities in the world.

Rankings & Grading

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Overall University Grade
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Ranked By2018201920202021202220232024

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings [1]

4335384244NANA

QS - World University Ranking [2]

NANA5145464734

THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking [3]

NA3734343740NA

US News & World Report - Global Universities [4]

NA3030313535NA
  • ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)

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  • QS

    [2] At QS World University Ranking, six simple metrics are taken into account that effectively capture university performances and a list of top-performing universities in the world are derived for a particular year. Check here QS University Rankings methodology and know about the parameters used in the process.... Read More
  • THE (Times Higher Education)

    [3] A college education is one of the most important investments in the life of a student. While selecting a college, students depend on the best university rankings given by popular ranking providers. Going forward, this decision will have a direct impact on their social, personal as well as professional lives. However, at times it becomes a little tr... Read More
  • US News & World Report

    [4] In this article, we will discuss US News' best global universities ranking methodology, so, you can understand the rankings better and compare schools on different parameters. The Best Global Universities rankings have ranked almost 1500 top educational institutions covering 86 countries. US News calculates the rankings based on 13 indicators.... Read More

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Course Ranking

When it comes to pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate courses at the university, the university ranks fairly well in its major programs. If we talk about the course-wise rankings by the Times Higher Education Rankings 2022, the rank of Arts and Humanities rank is 59. The Life Sciences and Engineering & Technology rank at 33 and 49 respectively. 
The Accounting and Finance course is ranked in the 34th position by the QS Subject Rankings 2022. When it comes to Engineering and Technology courses, the university is ranked at 36th position as per QS Subject Ranking. The University has been ranked 35 for its Business & Economics course as per The Times Higher Education Rankings 2022.

The University of British Columbia Course Ranking FAQs

Q. Where does the Engineering course at the University of British Columbia ranks in 2022 as per THE?

A. The Engineering and Technology course at UBC ranks at the 49th position as per THE in 2022. In the previous year, the university ranked at 45th position.

Q. What are the rankings of the business courses offered at the University of British Columbia?

A. According to Times Higher Education rankings, the university ranks at the 35th position in 2022 for the Business and Economics course. In the previous year, the university ranked at 28th position. There has been a slight decline in the rankings when it comes to the business courses in THE rankings.

Q. What is the ranking for the Computer course at the University of British Columbia?

A. The computer course of the University of British Columbia ranks at 49th position in 2022. Some of the parameters to which weightage are given by THE are teaching, research, international outlook, industry outcome, and citations.

Q. Where does the Law course of the University of British Columbia rank?

A. The law course at UBC ranks at the 39th position in 2022 as per the Times Higher Education. The University of British Columbia is among the best choices for international students to study in Law in Canada.

Q. Which subject is best at the University of British Columbia?

A. Some of the programs that are best at UBC are Engineering and Technology which ranks at the 36th position, Arts and Humanities which ranks at the 30th position, Life Sciences and Medicine which ranks at the 24th position according to the QS rankings.

Ranking for Business & Management Studies Courses

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FT (Financial Times) - Master in Management [5]

49NA8196100NA

QS - Global MBA [6]

NA101-110111-120948492

QS - Masters in Business Analytics Rankings

NANA31332931

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics [7]

NA2524283538
  • FT (Financial Times)

    [5] Financial Times is one of the most trusted names when it comes to looking for an MBA or business schools rankings. Candidates who consider compensation as a major factor while deciding a business school should go for Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. It also provides rankings for Masters in Management and Masters in Finance.... Read More
  • QS

    [6] The QS Global MBA Rankings use six benchmarks that are further divided into multiple indicators to capture university performances for a list of top-performing MBA universities.... Read More
  • THE (Times Higher Education)

    [7] A college education is one of the most important investments in the life of a student. While selecting a college, students depend on the best university rankings given by popular ranking providers. Going forward, this decision will have a direct impact on their social, personal as well as professional lives. However, at times it becomes a little tr... Read More

Ranking for Nursing Courses

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings

4051-755051-7551-75NA

QS - QS - Nursing Rankings

NA3832272325

    Ranking for Engineering Courses

    An upward trending line indicates ranking is improving whereas a downward trending line indicates ranking is declining

    Ranked By20192020202120222023

    QS - Engineering and Technology [8]

    4232323633

    QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings

    51-10051-10051-10051-10051-100

    THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering [9]

    6543454948

    THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [9]

    4348484947
    • QS

      [8] The QS University Rankings by Subject methodology ranks the quality of subjects in each university taking into consideration four parameters, Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Research Citations per Paper, and H-index. They publish rankings for a total of 51 subjects.... Read More
    • THE (Times Higher Education)

      [9] A college education is one of the most important investments in the life of a student. While selecting a college, students depend on the best university rankings given by popular ranking providers. Going forward, this decision will have a direct impact on their social, personal as well as professional lives. However, at times it becomes a little tr... Read More

    Ranking for Medicine & Health Sciences Courses

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    Ranked By20192020202120222023

    QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings

    2018263230

    QS - QS - Medicine Rankings

    3028312728

    THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings

    3030394037

      Ranking for Law Courses

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      Ranked By201820192020202120222023

      ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking

      4151-75101-150101-150101-150NA

      QS - QS - Law Rankings

      NA3740424344

      THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law Rankings

      NA1934333934

        Ranking for Mass Communication & Media Courses

        Ranked By202120222023

        QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings

        484747

          Ranking for Humanities & Social Sciences Courses

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          Ranked By201820192020202120222023

          ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings

          51-7540252422NA

          ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Rankings

          4246383030NA

          QS - Politics & International Studies Rankings

          NA4340434849

          QS - QS - Sociology Rankings

          NA3225322232

          THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology Rankings

          NA1210131314

            Ranking for Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) Courses

            An upward trending line indicates ranking is improving whereas a downward trending line indicates ranking is declining

            Ranked By20192020202120222023

            QS - Performing Arts Rankings

            51-10051-10051-10051-10051-100

            QS - QS - Art & Design Rankings

            51-10051-100101-150101-150151-200

            THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings

            6352465962

              Ranking for Science Courses

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              Ranked By201820192020202120222023

              ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings

              4641464536NA

              ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings

              51-7551-7551-7576-10076-100NA

              QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings

              NA3841494441

              QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings

              NA2627333134

              QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings

              NA2623212932

              THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings

              NA2627303333

                Ranking for Architecture & Planning Courses

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                Ranked By20192020202120222023

                QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings

                2732303538

                  Ranking for Accounting & Commerce Courses

                  An upward trending line indicates ranking is improving whereas a downward trending line indicates ranking is declining

                  Ranked By20192020202120222023

                  QS - Accounting & Finance [10]

                  3933433429
                  • QS

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