Columbia University

Columbia University does not discriminate between domestic and international students. At the university, scholarship application process is the same for all students, regardless of their citizenship or country of residence. International students are advised to check the application instruction for more information on the procedure and requirements for scholarships.

Columbia University offers a number of scholarships to international students. Each scholarship has its own criteria and conditions. Columbia University provides scholarships to students from all socio-economic backgrounds including international students. Columbia is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated need of all admitted first-year international students. It has a substantial amount of financial aid for international students totalling over USD 17 million for the class of 2027.

The UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship is a graduate award offered by the university itself. This scholarship reduces half the value of the tuition fee units for the degree programme into which the student has been accepted. This scholarship is for a full-time student who has successfully competed for a national or provincial scholarship or fellowship equal to or greater than CAD 10,000. Students must keep a satisfactory academic standing to maintain the scholarship.

The University of Northern British Columbia offers admissions in two intakes; Fall and Spring. However, international students can apply for the next cycle of admission intakes.

Below we provide admission deadlines for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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International students can choose from more than 100 courses at the University of Northern British Columbia. International students seeking admission to the University of Northern British Columbia can apply online to UNBC through its online application system, EducationPlanner (EPBC). Before applying, international students are advised to check the admission requirements and admission deadlines.

The University of Northern British Columbia does not provide data on the acceptance rate. However, as per EduRank, the University of Northern British Columbia acceptance rate is 73%, which makes UNBC moderately selective in admissions. With an acceptance rate of 73%, it is relatively easier for international students to get into the university. Also, the data given above on the acceptance rate is from an unofficial source, therefore it is subject to vary.

Both the University of Northern British Columbia and Memorial University of Newfoundland are public research universities. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked the University of Northern British Columbia in the range of #801-1000 and Memorial University of Newfoundland in the range of #601-800 in the world.

The University of British Columbia is one of the top universities in Canada and the world. The university is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities globally. The UBC QS ranking in 2024 is #34 globally. Meanwhile, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 ranked the University of British Columbia #41 in the world.