University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia offers a network of more than 375,000 alumni among which the university offers 8 Nobel laureates, 3 Canadian Prime Ministers, 19 gold medalists in the Olympics, and other alumni who have gained significant recognition across multiple fields. A famous alumnus of UBS is Justin Trudeau, Canada's 23^rd and current Prime Minister. Another famous alumnus of UBC is Dalai Lama, a spiritual and political leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Some other famous alumni of the university are Rick Hansen, Michael Shanks, Ashleigh Banfield, Nicole Evangeline Lilly, and many more.

Studying at the University of British Columbia can be considered expensive for Indian students as the cost sums up to be around 25 L - 30 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

University of British Columbia is one of the best universities in Canada and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at UBC:

• Build a practical routine for studies;
• Build a healthy relationship with professors and faculty members;
• Participate in events, clubs, trips, community organisation, volunteering, and more;
• Participate in sports & fitness activities; and
• Plan your budget and invest/spend your money mindfully.

Listed below are the UBC entry requirements for Indian students:

UG

• Completion certificate of Standard XII

Master's

• Bachelor's degree + Master's degree or M.Phil. Degree
• First Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)

UBC admits international students based on admission criteria which is inclusive of academic qualifications, English proficiency requirements, standardized test scores and supporting documents. Hence students must excel in their studies, submit strong LORs and meet English requirements in order to secure admission to UBC. Candidates must indulge in extracurricular activities,  work experience or volunteer work

Students can choose any of the two universities as both are highly reputed and belong to the top 50 universities globally. The University of Pennsylvania ranked #15 among global universities whereas the University of British Columbia ranked #35. As per Shiksha Grading, both universities have an ‘A+ overall grade’ and an ‘A grade’ for the Computer Science program.

Students should do a Data Science degree from the University of British Columbia and not Simon Fraser University. 

• The University of British Columbia is a very well known  university that offers a lot of programs with global rankings. 
• On the other hand, Simon Fraser University is not so famous for its Data Science program.

The University of British Columbia offers a nine-month to 36-month master's programme in specializations such as Computer Science, Zoology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Planning, Data Science, Geological Sciences, Neuroscience, Plant Science, Bioinformatics, Soil Science, Food Science, and more.