UbC

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is among Canada's leading higher education institutions and a member of the U15 group of research universities. It serves tens of thousands of students and hosts a broad range of programs across graduate, undergraduate, and professional levels.

Founded in 1908, UBC's Vancouver campus serves as the university's main site, while UBC Okanagan operates in Kelowna as a second campus. The university offers programs in faculties including Applied Science, Arts, Science, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Management, and Forestry, supported by research institutes and affiliated hospitals.

UBC is known for its research activity in fields such as health, climate and sustainability, data science, and advanced engineering. The UBC Library system is among the largest in Canada, supporting extensive scholarly work across campuses. The university maintains numerous research centers, museums, and cultural venues, including the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Campus life includes athletic programs that compete as the UBC Thunderbirds, as well as a variety of student societies and services. The university is governed by a board of governors and senate and collaborates with industry, government, and Indigenous communities to advance education and research.