How expensive is it to live at The University of British Columbia?
Cost of Living at the University of British Columbia is high estimated at CAD 15, 000 to CAD 25, 000, Indian Rupees 9 Lacs to 15 Lacs per annum. Residence fees for the on-campus is CAD 10000 to 15000 per year which is roughly around 6 Lacs to 9 Lacs of INR. Food is estimated between CAD 3000 to CA
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Yes, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is generally worth it for Indian students who are:
- Seeking a globally recognised degree
- Strong research potential (annual research expenses worth over 900 million)
- Strong graduate employment outcomes (89% MBA grads in full-time roles within a few months of
UBC acceptance rate for Indian students is 70% for UG and 28% for PG students. Detailed UBC acceptance rate data for International (Indian) students is given below:
Particular | UG | PG |
|---|---|---|
International Applications Submitted | 17,900 | 15,975 |
International Applicants Accepted | 10,857 | 3,425 |
Acceptance Rate | 70% | 28% |
The University of British Columbia offers around 8 courses in MBA for a duration of 9-24 months with a tuition fee within INR 7 L - 55 L. The different MBA specializations are-
Full time MBA
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)
Master of Management (MM)
MSc in Business Administration
Yes, the University of British Columbia is globally ranked really well for its Environmental Sciences as it consistently ranks among the top 15 to 20 in the whole world.
It generally ranks higher than almost all the universities and many courses across.
Yes, the University of British Columbia is ranked by some of the most prestigious ranking bodies of the world.
As per Times Higher Education 2026, UBC has been ranked well, as per them, the University of British Columbia ranks at #45 in the world. It is a decline in the rankings by 4 place
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