• Rank: # 1201st-1400th QS Survey
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University of Northern British Columbia

Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the north.

UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.

UNBC is a university both in and for the north, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™ , leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.


Ranking

# 1201st-1400th

QS Survey 2023

# 801st-1000th

Times Higher 2022

# 601st-800th

Times Higher 2018

# 2nd

Mecleans 2015

Admission Criteria & Eligibility

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components; Score of at least 230 in the computer based or at least 570 in the paper based test. UNBC’s institutional TOEFL code is 0320.
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.
  • A final grade of 2.00 (C) or better in the UNBC English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170.
  • A final grade of 2.00 (C) or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP 4 program.
  • A final grade of 70% or better in English 12 from the British Columbia secondary system.
  • A final grade of 75% (B) or better in a University Transferable English course.
  • Completion of two full years of full time degree level studies or equivalent at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction.
  • A final grade of 2 or better in Advance Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition or AP Literature & Composition.
  • A final grade of 3 or better in International Baccalaureate (IB) English A1 or A2 (higher or subsidiary level).
  • MELAB score of 80, with a minimum 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale.
  • CELPIP Academic Test score of 4H or higher in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking components.
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) or the CAEL CE Assessment score of at least 70, with no subtest below 60.
  • A grade of B or better on Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 65 overall score, with 60 reading, 60 writing, 60 listening, and 60 speaking.
  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE), or
  • Indian School Certificate (CICSE)

Courses Offered

Semester (Calendar System) | 43 Undergraduate Courses

 General Arts...

 General Arts

 General Arts...

 General Arts

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Fine Arts...

 Fine Arts

 Fine Arts...

 Fine Arts

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Accounting...

 Accounting

 Accounting...

 Accounting

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Finance...

 Finance

 Finance...

 Finance

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 General Business...

 General Business

 General Business...

 General Business

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Human Resources Management ...

 Human Resources Management 

 Human Resources Management ...

 Human Resources Management 

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 International Business...

 International Business

 International Business...

 International Business

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Marketing...

 Marketing

 Marketing...

 Marketing

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Economics...

 Economics

 Economics...

 Economics

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Environmental Engineering ...

 Environmental Engineering 

 Environmental Engineering ...

 Environmental Engineering 

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Energy Specialization (Fort St. Jo...

Energy Specialization (Fort St. John only)

Energy Specialization (Fort St. Jo...

Energy Specialization (Fort St. John only)

$ 16,857 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Nature-Based Tourism Management...

 Nature-Based Tourism Management

 Nature-Based Tourism Management...

 Nature-Based Tourism Management

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 English...

 English

 English...

 English

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Psychology...

 Psychology

 Psychology...

 Psychology

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Biomedical Studies...

Biomedical Studies

Biomedical Studies...

Biomedical Studies

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Computer Science...

 Computer Science

 Computer Science...

 Computer Science

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Elementary...

 Elementary

 Elementary...

 Elementary

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Secondary...

 Secondary

 Secondary...

 Secondary

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Community and Population Health...

Community and Population Health

Community and Population Health...

Community and Population Health

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Community and Population Health...

Community and Population Health

Community and Population Health...

Community and Population Health

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Child Welfare Specialization...

Child Welfare Specialization

Child Welfare Specialization...

Child Welfare Specialization

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 First Nations Studies...

 First Nations Studies

 First Nations Studies...

 First Nations Studies

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Anthropology...

 Anthropology

 Anthropology...

 Anthropology

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Geography...

 Geography

 Geography...

 Geography

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 History...

 History

 History...

 History

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 International Studies...

 International Studies

 International Studies...

 International Studies

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Northern Studies...

 Northern Studies

 Northern Studies...

 Northern Studies

$ 16,857 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Political Science...

 Political Science

 Political Science...

 Political Science

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Public Administration and Communi...

 Public Administration and Community Development

 Public Administration and Communi...

 Public Administration and Community Development

$ 16,857 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Women's Studies...

 Women's Studies

 Women's Studies...

 Women's Studies

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Geography...

 Geography

 Geography...

 Geography

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

First Nations Planning...

First Nations Planning

First Nations Planning...

First Nations Planning

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Northern and Rural Community Plann...

Northern and Rural Community Planning

Northern and Rural Community Plann...

Northern and Rural Community Planning

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

First Nations Specialization...

First Nations Specialization

First Nations Specialization...

First Nations Specialization

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Mathematics...

 Mathematics

 Mathematics...

 Mathematics

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Environmental Studies...

 Environmental Studies

 Environmental Studies...

 Environmental Studies

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Biology...

 Biology

 Biology...

 Biology

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology...

 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology...

 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Chemistry...

 Chemistry

 Chemistry...

 Chemistry

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Environmental Science...

 Environmental Science

 Environmental Science...

 Environmental Science

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 (Integrated) Science...

 (Integrated) Science

 (Integrated) Science...

 (Integrated) Science

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

 Physics...

 Physics

 Physics...

 Physics

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Natural Resources Planning...

Natural Resources Planning

Natural Resources Planning...

Natural Resources Planning

$ 18,611 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

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Campus

Campus Facts

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(Acres) Main Campus Size

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Number of Campuses

1990

Established Year

Weather

-3°C

Winter Day Temp.

-12°C

Winter Night Temp

11°C

Spring Day Temp.

-1°C

Spring Night Temp.

21°C

Summer Day Temp.

8°C

Summer Ngt Temp.

9°C

Autumn Day Temp.

-1°C

Autumn Ngt Temp.

Student Diversity

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Male : Female

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Int. Students

3,592

Total Students

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Full Time Students

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African American

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Asian

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Latin American

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White

Cost of Living

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Cost of Living in city

$6,203

Living cost of campus

Contact Details

University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia 3333 University , Way Prince George BC Canada, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, V2N4Z9

Phone: + 1- 250- 960-5858
Phone: + 1- 250- 960-5702
College Website