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~21,500
International students (30%)
Beautiful Vancouver campus; strong in forestry, mining, and tech
~21,500 (30%)
Justin Trudeau (BEd) Kim Campbell Rick Hansen Robert Mundell
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Scholarships matched to University of British Columbia or CANADA. Check eligibility on the official page before applying.
International Scholars Program (Karen McKellin)
official ↗ UG · Outstanding academic and leadership; UG · Full tuition + living
Full funding
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
official ↗ UG · Nomination by high school; exceptional achievement · Full tuition, books, incidental fees, residence for 4 years
Full funding 4 years
UG · Academic excellence; first-year UG · C$3,000–$12,000
C$12,000
International Student Entrance Scholarship
official ↗ UG · Academic excellence in UG admission · C$10,000
C$10,000
Undergraduate (UG)
Undergraduate CAD 20,000 – 40,000 / year Postgraduate CAD 15,000 – 50,000 / year Living Costs CAD 12,000 – 18,000 / year Visa Fee CAD 150 Health Insurance Provincial coverage in most provinces
Visa Type Study Permit Work Rights 20 hr/wk during studies PGWP 1–3 years post-study work permit PR Pathway Express Entry after PGWP
Major Intake September Secondary Intake January, May Application Direct to universities Tests Accepted IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo (select) GPA Minimum 60–70% for most programs
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