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UBC Overview and Facts 2018–2019

When curiosity and drive fuel a vision for a better world, the University of British Columbia opens doors to opportunity. A world-leading centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, UBC transforms personal initiative into innovation, and new ideas into impact. UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.

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UBC’s Campuses

UBC Vancouver Campus

Vancouver Campus

UBC Okanagan Campus

Okanagan Campus

UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. Also in Vancouver, UBC Robson Square is a vibrant learning centre in the heart of downtown; the UBC Learning Exchange is a community engagement initiative based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside; and UBC’s Centre for Digital Media at the Great Northern Way Campus is located in Mount Pleasant. UBC also provides clinical education to Faculty of Medicine students at more than 80 training sites across British Columbia. In addition, UBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong and Liaison Office in New Delhi, India, facilitate teaching and research partnerships and support alumni engagement.

UBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong and Liaison Office in New Delhi, India

UBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong and Liaison Office in New Delhi, India

UBC at a Glance

UBC at a Glance 2018. Total 64,798 students. Vancouver Students - 54,863. Okanagan Students - 9,935.

  • 54,863 Vancouver students
  • 9,935 Okanagan students
  • 64,798 total students
  • 17,225 international students from 160+ countries
  • 13,778 degrees granted in 2018
  • 214 companies spun off from UBC research

Research and Funding 2018-19. $669.1 million in research funding for 9,544 projects.

  • $669.1 million in research funding for 9,544 projects
  • 1,391 research projects with industry partners
  • 1,179 research contracts and agreements with government and non-profits
  • $2.8 billion annual consolidated budget

339,000+ alumni in more than 140 countries

  • 339,000+ alumni in more than 140 countries
  • 16,891 faculty and staff
  • 37th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, one of three Canadian universities in the top 50
  • Ranked first in the world by Times Higher Education for climate action and sustainable cities and communitie
  • Earned Canada’s first Gold in the STARS sustainability rating system

Students

Students Vancouver Okanagan Total
Undergraduate 44,882 8,990 53,872
Graduate 9,981 945 10,926
Total 54,863 9,935 64,798

28.1% of Vancouver students are international. 15,405 students at the Vancouver Campus are international, a 5.0% increase over 2017/18

15,405 students at the Vancouver Campus are international, a 5.0% increase over 2017/18

18.3% of Okanagan students are international. 1,820 students at the Okanagan Campus are international, a 23.6%, increase over 2017/18

1,820 students at the Okanagan Campus are international, a 23.6%, increase over 2017/18
Note: Includes undergraduate and graduate students

Faculty and Staff

Vancouver Okanagan Total
Faculty 5,531 526 6,057
Staff 10,174 660 10,834
Total 15,705 1,186 16,891

Teaching and Learning

UBC collaborates with community, industry, government and university partners to provide enriched educational experiences for students. 77.8% of undergraduate students participate in these experiences by the time they graduate

UBC collaborates with community, industry, government and university partners to provide enriched educational experiences for students

  • UBC is home to 16 faculties, 18 schools and two colleges

Among Current or Former Faculty and Alumni

Among Current or Former Faculty and Alumni - 8 Nobel Prize winners

  • 3 Canadian prime ministers
  • 20 3M National Teaching Fellows
  • 58 Olympic medals won by varsity athletes
  • 71 Rhodes Scholars, three Rhodes Scholars in the last five years
  • 266 Royal Society of Canada fellows