University of British Columbia (UBC) for Indian Students — 2026 Guide

🇨🇦 University of British Columbia · Vancouver, British Columbia · QS World #38

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QS World #38
Global Ranking
CAD 30,000–55,000/year
International Fees
CAD 18,000–24,000/year
Living Costs
6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
IELTS Requirement
52%
Acceptance Rate
December (Sep intake), July (Jan intake — limited programs)
Application Deadline

About University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia is a prestigious Public research university (U15 group) located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1908, it has grown to enroll over 66,000+ students and is ranked QS World #38 worldwide. The university is particularly renowned for Forestry, Computer Science, Business (Sauder), Medicine, Environmental Science.

For Indian students from Hyderabad, University of British Columbia offers an internationally recognised degree, strong research infrastructure, and excellent post-graduation employment prospects in Canada. The Indian student community at University of British Columbia is well-established, with student associations, cultural events, and senior students who actively help new arrivals settle in.

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University at a Glance

TypePublic research university
Founded1908
Students66,000+
LocationVancouver, British Columbia
Best ForForestry

Popular Programs for Indian Students at University of British Columbia

Program Faculty / Specialisation Annual Fees (Intl.)
Master of Data Science CS + Statistics CAD 30,000 total (10 months)
MEng Computer Science CS CAD 42,000/yr
MBA (Sauder) Business CAD 55,000/yr
MSc Statistics Science CAD 22,000/yr
MEng Electrical Engineering Applied Science CAD 38,000/yr

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Scholarships Available at University of British Columbia for Indian Students

Several scholarship opportunities exist for Indian students at University of British Columbia. Below are the most accessible options:

  • International Tuition Award (ITA) — $3,200/year
  • Faculty of Science International Scholarship
  • Graduate Research Assistantships

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Post-Study Work & PR Pathway — Canada

UBC Vancouver graduates can apply for a 3-year PGWP. BC PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) — Tech Pilot stream — prioritises UBC CS, Engineering and Data Science graduates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

UBC is Canada's #2 university (QS #38 globally) and has a large Indian student community. Vancouver's tech scene (Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, EA Games all have major offices) provides strong employment prospects for STEM graduates.

Most UBC graduate programs require IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. The Sauder School of Business requires GMAT or GRE in addition to IELTS.

Yes — the International Tuition Award (ITA) reduces tuition by CAD 3,200/year for eligible master's students. Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) and Teaching Assistantships (TA) provide additional income of CAD 1,500–2,000/month.

Vancouver has Canada's second-largest tech ecosystem. Major employers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, EA Games, and hundreds of startups actively recruit UBC graduates. Average starting salary for CS/Engineering: CAD 85,000–110,000/year.

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