The University of British Columbia

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:

Justin Trudeau, pursued an degree in Education from UBC, having previously pursued a UG degree in English Literature from McGill.

Trudeau led the Liberal Party between 2013 & 2025, while also being a member of Parliament for Papineau from 2008 to 2025.

He was recently succeeded by Mark Carney. 

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 CAD 5000 annually or about INR 180000 to INR 300000. Other expenditures such as transportation, entertainment etc., cost approximately CAD 2,000 to CAD 5,000 or INR 1.2 K to INR 3 K per year. In conclusion, for living expense, students should expect to spend anything from INR 90000/- to INR 150000/- per year while studying UBC.

The University of British Columbia is a public research university located in British Columbia, Canada. The University was established in 1908 and is recognized as a global center for learning and research, teaching, and securing a position among the top public universities in the world. UBC ranking among the World University Rankings for 2025 is #41 according to the top-ranking publishers. The Shiksha Popularity Rankings also gives an overall university rank of #2 to the university.

Yes, the University of British Columbia offers a variety of full scholarships to both domestic and international students. The university has dedicated CAD 30 million in financial assistance for international students. Check below the UBC scholarships for international students:

*CAD/INR = 60.59

The University of British Columbia offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The admission requirements for international students depend on the country of origin and type of course. Check below the UBC requirements for Indian students:

UBC Requirement for Undergraduate Courses

• Higher Secondary School Certificate of Standard XII
• Certificates must be official
• Proficiency in English language

UBC Requirement for Graduate Courses

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• SAT or ACT scores
• English language proficiency test scores
• Personal Statement (optional)
• Previous academic documents

The Okanagan campus of UBC has the unique distinction of being founded in partnership with the Syilx Okanagan Nation. Currently, it is home to more than 12,000+ students from Canada and across the world. The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus has nine schools and faculties offering top-rated academic programs.

The University of British Columbia has two major campuses across the British Columbia. The Vancouver campus is the oldest and main campus. Whereas, the Okanagan campus was founded in 2005. Both the campuses of UBC welcome over 65,000 students annually from Canada and over 140+ countries. Check below other sites of UBC:

• UBC Robson Square
• Centre for Digital Media 
• UBC Faculty of Medicine across BC
• Asia Pacific Regional Office