Which is better: the University of British Columbia (UBC) or Thompson Rivers University (TRU)?

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:

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.

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:

The University of British Columbia requires international students to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. International students can prove their proficiency in the English language by submitting the IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo test scores. Check below the UBC English language requirement for international students: