Public university in Vancouver, Canada, founded 1908

University of British Columbia Tuition Fees 2027 for International Students

The University of British Columbia has a large Vancouver campus and a smaller Okanagan campus in Kelowna, and is one of Canada's most selective public universities for international undergraduates. Admission weighs secondary school grades in required courses alongside a personal profile. UBC calls its main September to April academic session the Winter Session.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site

Next deadline

15 Jan 2027

Fall 2027, Bachelor, regular, 130 days left

Tuition

C$48,780 to C$67,240

per year

English test

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL 90, PTE 65, DET 125, waiver possible

Acceptance rate

Not published

Application fee

C$173.25

International tuition	C$48,780 to C$67,240 per year
Application fee	C$173.25
Living cost in Canada, per month	C$1,920 to C$1,950

For new international students starting at UBC Vancouver in 2026/27, published first-year tuition for a full course load in bachelor's programs ranges from about CAD 48,780 (Music) to about CAD 67,237 (Medical Laboratory Science), with Engineering at about CAD 66,200 and Commerce at about CAD 66,678. Tuition will not increase by more than 3 percent a year after the first year for students in this entering cohort. UBC Okanagan in Kelowna publishes its own, generally lower, tuition schedule.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026