Is The University of British Columbia the top university in Canada?

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    Nikita Peter | Contributor-Level 10

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    The University of British Columbia is a well-known and high-ranking university located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. According to the Shiksha grading system, the university secured an overall university grade of A+ along with allocation of grades to some of the courses offered by the university such as Biology (A+), Mathematics (A+), Computer Science (A), and Business Analytics (B+). Additionally, the university is also ranked #41 in the World University Rankings in 2025 according to the top-ranking publishers. Some other top-ranking publishers have also ranked UBC. The rankings are listed below:

    • QS Top Universities: #38 in QS
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If we consider the below comparison table, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is better than Thompson Rivers University based on the rankings categories like world, Canada, and British Columbia rankings. As per the unofficial source, the University of British Columbia (UBC) ranked #2 among Canadian universities whereas the Thompson Rivers University ranked #55. The rankings are based on various factors however, students must look for various other factors including affordability, career opportunities, academic structure, and campus life rather than just rankings. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the t

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Shiksha Ask & Answer
Akanksha Malhotra

Yes, as compared to the University of British Columbia, BCIT is much cheaper. The annual tuition fees at UBC is between INR 4.7 L – INR 63 L. On the other hand, the annual tuition fees at BCIT is between INR 5 L - 43.74 L. A comparison between these two is given below:

Particulars

BCIT

UBC

Acceptance rate

Around 64%

Around 54%

First-year tuition fees

INR 5 L - 43.74 L

Between INR 4.7 L – INR 63 L

No. of courses offered

300+

320+

Shiksha ranking

NA

#2 in Canada

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

 

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Kapil Lalwani

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 CAD 5000 annually or about INR 180000 to INR 300000. Other expenditures such as transportation, entertainment etc., cost approximately CAD 2,000 to CAD 5,000 or INR 1.2 K to INR 3 K per year. In conclusion, for living expense, students should expect to spend anything from INR 90000/- to INR 150000/- per year while studying UBC.

Shiksha Ask & Answer
Anurag Pal

The University of British Columbia and McGill University are both among the best universities in the country. They are regarded as one of the oldest and the finest institutions of higher education in Canada. When it comes to comparing two universities, there are various factors that should be considered. The best university is the one that suits students' needs and is under their budget. However, check below ranking comparison of McGill and UBC:

Ranking Body

McGill Rank

UBC Rank

QS World University Rankings 2025

#29

#38

THE World University Rankings 2025

#45

#41

Shiksha Ask & Answer
Anurag Pal

Yes, the University of British Columbia offers a variety of full scholarships to both domestic and international students. The university has dedicated CAD 30 million in financial assistance for international students. Check below the UBC scholarships for international students:

Scholarship Name

Award

International Major Entrance Scholarship

CAD 10,000 – CAD 20,000 (INR 6.0L - 12L)

Outstanding International Student Award

CAD 10,000 – CAD 25,000 (INR 6.0L - 15L)

Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program

Up to CAD 80,000/INR 48.50L

Presidential Scholars Award

Up to CAD 80,000/INR 48.50L

*CAD/INR = 60.59

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