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About the university
UBC's Point Grey campus sits on a peninsula with the ocean on one side and mountains on the other — a setting that shapes the university's strong reputation in sustainability, ocean sciences and outdoor-adjacent research.
Popular courses
What people actually study here.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- Ocean on one side, mountains on the other — genuinely one of the most scenic campuses anywhere.
- A strong sustainability culture runs through both the curriculum and campus operations.
- Vancouver's outdoors-first lifestyle bleeds straight into student life — hiking and skiing are normal weekend plans.
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Walk or cycle the Wreck Beach trail right below campus.
Ski or snowboard at Grouse Mountain, less than an hour from Point Grey.
Browse the free Museum of Anthropology, right on campus, for Pacific Northwest indigenous art.
Opportunities for international students
What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.
Also in Canada
Other top Canada universities.
References & sources
Where this page comes from.
- University of British Columbia · official websiteVisit ↗
- International admissions pageVisit ↗
- Hero photograph · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The UBC Rose Garden · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The Martha Piper Plaza fountain · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- Crest / coat of arms · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
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