The University Of British Columbia [UBC], Vancouver Review by Students & Alumni & Ranking

University of British Columbia Reviews and Ratings: Student Reviews, Campus Reviews, Faculty Reviews

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College Rating

Based on 104 Students Rating

7.1 out of 10
8.5/10Academic
7.9/10Accommodation
8.1/10Faculty
9.1/10Infrastructure
7.7/10Placement
8.1/10Social Life
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What students say about The University of British Columbia


Likes

  • The engineering course at UBC is great and provides you with many opportunities throughout the year.
  • There are no on-campus placements at UBC, but opting for co-op is a very good option as it allows companies to absorb you by the time of graduation.
  • I received the Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students, which is a $4,000 award for students who are in the top 5% of their year and program (such as Arts or Science).
  • Probably smaller than the 100-hectare campus of Stanford, but 1,000 acres in the middle of the city of Vancouver with great connectivity and amazing infrastructure, the campus will impress, no doubt.
  • On-campus housing is excellent and hospitable. Honestly, it feels crucial to have the experience.
  • They charged us for the infrastructure of UBC, healthcare plans, and also a great sum for the gym (although we still have to pay another fee on top of that to use the gym).
  • I know for a fact that they are perfect in supporting and taking and dropping classes.
  • One of the best business schools in North America specializes in undergraduate programs, concentration subjects, location, faculty, and networking opportunities.

Dislike

  • While there is some business trips and research experience, it is not as much as it should be
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104 Reviews Found


  • Dislikes:
  • The tuition fee is exceedingly too expensive for international students, it’s impossible to live on campus due to the high cost of living and expensive rent.

I chose this college as it had a Global ranking (one of the top 50 schools worldwide), Business program’s excellent reputation among other business programs in Canada, and the beautiful campus. My overall experience at UBC was insightful, eye-opening, and rewarding. The people I met and the knowledge I gained from learning at one of the best universities in Canada will be beneficial for my career down the line.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 8/10

Y
9.7 /10
  • Dislikes:
  • Specific to my course I have no complaints. But my friends in other courses wish that their course (data science) was more application based rather than theoretical. So maybe I don't like the fact that some courses are not application oriented.

For my program UBC is ranked in the top 10 in the world. Additionally for my course, it provides all the required courses that I need to study in order to be certified for my profession in Canada. According to the BCBA website (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst), UBC is one of the universities that is verified to provide the required courses in order to attempt the certificate exam. As an international student, my experience has been great. The students are friendly, the professors are amazing. The course is extremely student friendly and if we plan properly, it's not stressful throughout the semester, including the end term exams.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 10/10

SS
7.5 /10
  • Dislikes:
  • I wish the courses were more interesting or out-of-the-box.,
  • I would also appreciate a decrease in various fees, as most international students do.,
  • I also wish UBC was more attentive towards helping socially awkward/anxious students socialize, especially those who do not get on-campus housing first year.

UBC is diverse and contains a student and staff population of open-minded, multi-cultured, and mature beings. I have grown up in schools that nurture such an environment, and so I value these characteristics in people and in education. Being smart isn’t just about numbers and grades, it’s about how you think, view others, your drive in life, your ability to solve problems and critically think about things outside of x + y, because real life is so much more than just that. My overall experience at UBC is that it is international, tolerant, diverse, aspirational, and challenging enough. It gives you a variety of clubs, friends, and courses to choose from to suit your best interests, has great career and mental health counseling, decent-paying jobs at the university, great academic/research/work facilities and social activities, and much more. It may big enormous, but it prepares you for the world which is much, much bigger.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 7/10
extracurricular: 9/10

NM
6.5 /10
  • Dislikes:
  • while the campus community is generally supportive, I've noticed occasional instances where issues related to diversity and inclusion could be addressed more proactively.

I would define my experience overall to be enriching. It is safe to say that in my journey at UBC, I have become more self-reliant and independent and most of all learned how to manage and allocate time to important tasks. All of this is still a work in progress, but definitely moving in the right direction.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 7/10

KT
8.0 /10

The university provides a combination of well curated academic curriculum and lots of opportunities for extracurriculars as well. The infrastructure is at par with the high ranked universities.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 10/10

HA
7.2 /10
  • Dislikes:
  • There is nothing I dislike about UBC. I can say that the campus is so huge that you need more time than a year to explore it. UBC has so and fun activities and events that it makes it really hard to utilize and attend all of them in that one year along with your studies and part-time.

The course duration was really good, however, there is no on-campus placement. The faculty and academics are commendable and overall my experience with UBC has been memorable. It was a great opportunity to study with such a good faculty and get so much exposure. To conclude, I would say to study abroad the first research should be done about the country you want to move to, does it has job opportunities or not then you need to hunt the college or university. Getting into UBC was a great thing however the moment I would get a job in my legal field then I would be on cloud nine.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 5/10

AC
4.3 /10
  • Dislikes:
  • Firstly, the lack of vibrant events and social events on campus has left me yearning for a more engaging atmosphere that fosters student connections and memorable experiences.,
  • Secondly, it is disheartening to see some professors receiving consistently poor reviews from students yet remaining in their positions without any discernible improvement. This raises concerns about the university's commitment to maintaining a high standard of teaching and ensuring student satisfaction.,
  • Additionally, the inadequacy of transit facilities poses a significant inconvenience for students, making commuting to and from the campus a challenging aspect of university life.,
  • Lastly, in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, it is crucial for universities to offer a diverse range of courses that are relevant and up-to-date. The absence of new business-related courses that address the latest industry trends and challenges leaves students feeling ill-prepared for the real world upon graduation.

My overall experience is okay. I am not very happy with the studies and curriculum as well as the campus life but i still got to learn a lot of things which I wouldn't have if I was to be still in India,

academic: 5/10
faculty: 4/10
infrastructure: 6/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 3/10

S
6.8 /10

It was an amazing experience, especially since it was completely different from how the education scene is in India. You are responsible for yourself and your career. Seniors and mentors can only guide you, but you will be the one steering. There is a diversity in the professors as there is in the students. The campus is huge and beautiful.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10

SJ
5.2 /10

As I said the campus impresses, I felt the climate suits me much more than the rest of the top universities in Canada, and being part of such a great school has resonated with many when I mention being a student there.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 6/10

SV
4.0 /10

It was a last minute thing. I didn't have a choice. It was in water management and a one year course. It was good for the friends I made. It is good if you are looking for PR. It is not good if you are looking to improve knowledge or get a job as soon as you are done with your course.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 6/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 5/10

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