University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
- 1908
- Founded
- #38
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 508
- Programs
About University of British Columbia
Established in 1908, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global center for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world and top 2 in Canada. With two major campuses located in Vancouver and the Okanagan Valley, UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into impact. UBC fosters international research leadership across biomedical sciences, quantum materials, clean energy, computer science and artificial intelligence, sustainability, forestry, law, and business at the world-renowned Sauder School of Business. With over $770 million in annual research funding and 65,000+ students from 160+ countries, UBC provides an unparalleled academic ecosystem in one of the most stunning coastal rainforest and mountain environments on earth.
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Vancouver, Canada
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