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International applicants can apply for University of Northern British Columbia admissions before the application deadlines via the EducationPlannerBC portal available on their official website. Students can check the upcoming University of Northern British Columbia application deadlines below:

UG: September semester: Mar, 2026 (tentative), Jul, 2026 (Late applications, tentative)

January semester: Jun, 2026 (tentative), Nov 10, 2025 (Late applications)

PG: Graduate programs are offered in three intakes: Fall, Spring, and Winter. All programs are not offered in all three intakes. Application deadlines vary with programs. 

University of Northern British Columbia Admission Overview 2025

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University of Norther British Columbia Courses: Eligibility and Fees 2025

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University of Norther British Columbia Admission Process 2025

University of Northern British Columbia MS Admissions 2025

7 courses 18 months - 2 years
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3.9L - 5.4L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

University of Northern British Columbia Application Process 2025

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University of Northern British Columbia Admission FAQs

Q:   What is the IELTS score required for UNBC?
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The University of Northern British Columbia sets rigorous English Proficiency requirements to ensure academic excellence and effective communication to ensure academic excellence for both UG and PG courses. UG applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of 90 or higher, with a writing sub score of 20 or more. Students can also submit a Duolingo English Test score of 105 or above. These requirements are also applicable to engineering courses. Graduate students must achieve a minimum IELTS score if 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of 92 or higher. Below is the table for ELP’s

English Tests Accepted

Minimum Score Required

TOEFL iBT

90 or higher

No less than 20 in each section

IELTS

6.5 or above

At least 6.0 in each section

Duolingo (DET)

105 or higher

PTE

Overall 65

No less than 60 in each componen

Q:   What is the admission requirements for the University of Northern British Columbia for an MS in CS course?
A: 

Below are the requirements for the University of Northern British Columbia MS in CS:

4-year UG degree with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0

Degree awarding institutes must be accredited by India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better

Must provide all transcripts   

LORs

Application Fee and fee reciept.

Q:   What are the eligibility requirements for international students seeking admission to University of Northern British Columbia?
A: 

Students who complete their studies at a relevant high school and/or recognized post-secondary institution will be considered for admission. International applicants must be in good standing and demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. UNBC has country-specific academic requirements, thus, for Indian aspirants the requirements are as follows:

Undergraduate Admission

Students must have Class 12 or Standard XII Board Examination results issued by examination boards, such as ISC, GCSE, AISSCE, etc. For general entry, students should have a minimum average grade of 50% or higher in English Class 12, three academic subjects, and an elective. Apart from this, students who have a three-year diploma issued by a state board of education will also be accepted. A minimum average grade of 50% or higher is required for general entry.


Additionally, any one of these English proficiency test score is required:

English Tests Accepted

Minimum Score Required

TOEFL iBT

90 or higher

No less than 20 in each section

IELTS

6.5 or above

At least 6.0 in each section

Duolingo (DET)

105 or higher

Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition or

AP Literature & Composition

Final Grade 2 or better

C1 Advanced

Grade B or better

PTE

Overall 65

No less than 60 in each component

English requirements can also be fulfilled if the student has:

  • A final grade of 75% (B) or better in a university transferable English course, or
  • Completed two full years of full-time degree level studies or equivalent at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction.

Graduate Admissions

Indian graduate applicants should possess any of these academic qualifications from a university or institution accredited by India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better. GRE or GMAT may be required as per course requirements.

Academic Qualification

Minimum Required Grades

Four-year bachelor’s degree

First Class Division or at least Grade B

Three-year bachelor’s degree

 

Applicants also need to meet the English proficiency requirements by submitting any of these scores:

English Tests Accepted

Minimum Score Required

TOEFL iBT

90 or higher

No less than 20 in each section

IELTS

6.5 or above

At least 6.0 in each section

PTE

Overall 65

No less than 60 in each component

Q:   Does the UNBC offer scholarships to international students?
A: 

Yes. Each scholarship will have its own criteria and requirements. The scholarship offered by the University of Northern British Columbia are:

  • UNBC Scholars
  • Early Entrance Awards
  • Entrance Awards
  • In-Course Undergraduate Awards
  • General Awards
  • Graduate Awards
  • Dean/Graduate Program’s Awards
  • Nordic Sport Leadership Awards
Q:   How do you prepare for IELTS Writing and Speaking sections while applying to university of Northern British Columbia?
A: 

The Reading, Listening, and Writing sections of all IELTS exams are said to be easy and tricky. If you’re applying Yale University, you must remember minor details like spelling and punctuation while preparing for the IELTS Writing. IELTS Speaking is one the highest scoring modules of the IELTS test. Following a certain strategy can score a desired band in speaking for the University of Northern British Columbia. 

Q:   How to prepare for IELTS reading and listening sections while applying University of Northern British Columbia?
A: 

IELTS is essential if you're applying for the University of Northern British Columbia. It is said that IELTS Reading and writing is one of the most difficult sections in the IELTS exam. You can check out our IELTS Reading Tips IELTS preparation and achieve your IELTS band scores. IELTS Listening section is scoring section so with the right action, you can increase your chance of scoring well in this section and improve your overall IELTS band score. Check out the IELTS Listening Tips and prepare for this section comprehensively for the University of Northern British Columbia.

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