University Overview
Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has a branch campus in Kelowna. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 117-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Canadian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | The University of British Columbia |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UBC |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Tuum Est It is up to you |
| Colours | Gold and blue |
| Mascot | Thunderbird |
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University Location
| Address | 2329 West Mall Vancouver V6T 1Z4 British Columbia Canada |
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(604) 822 8999 |
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(604) 822 9888 |
| Other locations | Kelowna |
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