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The University of British Columbia Rankings 2026

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#48 in World

#3 in Canada

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UBC
The University of British Columbia Ranking

#3

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Shiksha Popularity Rank
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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#48

QS Ranking

#40

US News Ranking

#41

THE Ranking

#45

ARWU Ranking

#53
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   Which university is better for Computer Science, UBC or BCIT?
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Both of these universities are very well known among the students worldwide. Choosing a university among these two depends on the candidate's objectives. For applicants who wish for an academic career in the field or for a higher degree, UBC is a better university as it offers really good education and holds a top rank.

But, students looking for a job in the IT department can go for BCIT as they highly focus on job placement.

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Mathematics

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Q:   What is the ranking of UBC Sauder School of Business?
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UBC Sauder School of Business Global MBA ranking is #111 in best global universities according to QS Subject Rankings 2025. Economics and Business programs offered by this B-school rank at #75 in the US World and rankings in 2025. 

Here are some rankings for UBC Sauder School of Business: 

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025: Ranked at #5 for Business and Management in Canada 

  • THE 2025 – Ranked at #29 for Business in Canada 

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025- Ranked #85 for Business and Management Globally 

Q:   What rank is UBC Law school?
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The University of British Columbia law school is ranked among the top 10 law schools in Canada and among the top 100 law schools in the world for 2025.

THE subject ranking improves the university ranking from last year. According to the Times Higher Education subject ranking, UBC ranked #41 in 2025 while in 2024 the university was ranked at #37 in the world.

QS World University subject ranking ranks the university at #38 for 2025. Look at the Law school rank given below -

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Law Ranking 2025

Times Higher Education

41

QS World University Ranking

38

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UBC Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

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US News & World Report Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the subject rankings according to US News at UBC?
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The University of British Columbia offers a range of top ranked UG and PG courses for international students every year.

Some of the top courses at UBC are given below - 

  • Ecology 
  • Plant and Animal Sciences,
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health Civil Engineering 

The rankings of the top subjects are given as follows:

Subject US News Rank 2025
Ecology #12
Plant and Animal Science #16
Social Sciences and Public Health #19
Psychology #21
Public and Occupational Health#25
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UBC Ranking by Financial Times Rankings 2025

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MBA
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Master in Management
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100– / –

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UBC Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

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343840
Accounting and Finance
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2634– / –
Architecture and Built Environment4351– / –
Art and Design151151– / –
Biological Sciences3542– / –
Communication and Media Studies3844– / –
Engineering and Technology
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2531– / –
Global MBA
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89101111
Law and Legal Studies4238– / –
Masters in Business Analytics333132
Mathematics3334– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering6564– / –
Medicine2738– / –
Nursing1316– / –
Performing Arts51101– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology3538– / –
Physics and Astronomy3944– / –
Politics4248– / –
Sociology2238– / –

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UBC Ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) 2026

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Arts and Humanities6253– / –
Clinical and Health3428– / –
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Law3741– / –
Life Sciences3333– / –
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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4951– / –
Psychology1717– / –

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UBC ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025

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Law101201101
Mathematics355037
Nursing432522
Physics5151101
Political Sciences305176
Sociology255133

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UBC
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 45% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Liberal
Friendly
Fun loving
Internships3.6
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.8
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.8
Public transportation5
Safety4.9
Indian Food4.4
Permanent Immigration4.1
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Amogh Kumar Verified Icon
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.6
Campus is great and everything is on-point to help international students feel at home.
Tips: It was a very smooth ride, as long as you're open to new experiences and new cultures. I got a scholarship after my first year, which helped with my second year tuition. I got this automatically for academic excellence based on my first year grades and my relationship with professors. I'm absolutely satisfied with my university and the country, but the course entirely depends on what you want. If you want something purely software, Computer Science is better. If you like a mix of hardware and software, computer engineering is great.
Likes (Safety): Campus is great and everything is on-point to help international students feel at home and things are very easy and accessible. Campus security is available 24/7 and helps with any needs. Also provisions of safe-walk where the AMS community would help in closer to campus vicinity for dropping people off late at night for safety concerns. The city is great, filled with cops to help protect you. But there are some areas like East Hastings which should be avoided due to the high homeless population and drug use.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Post study job opportunities entirely depend on the individual. Unlike India, there's no concept of college placements so it's all up to the students how they shape their skills and personality during their studies to find their required job. A lot of companies offer visas, but you come out of your degree with a 3 year PGWP (post graduate work permit) which every company is good with to start off. Packages are pretty good, in the teaching field you start off bare minimum at around 65,000 CAD per annum.
Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2500
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65150
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026Read more
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Nidhish Sahni Verified Icon
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
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AnonymousVerified Icon
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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Taqdeer Grewal Verified Icon
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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AnonymousVerified Icon
MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
5
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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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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Is there a September intake at the University of British Columbia for international students?

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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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Is easy to get into PG courses the UG ones at the University of British Columbia?

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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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When can I apply for the MSc in Computer Science programme at the University of British Columbia?

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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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Which industries hire the most University of British Columbia's MBA graduates?

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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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