About University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia Highlights 

• UNBC Named no.1 Undergraduate University for Second Consecutive Year in 2016
• UNBC now graduates over 700 students per year
• As of 2016, UNBC has 12,410 individual graduates holding 13,745 credentials
• UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities
• 84% of UNBC graduates are employed within 6 months of graduating

College Info

University of Northern British Columbia is one of Canada’s best small universities. It has a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the north. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, Northern British Columbia is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.

The University provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research intensive universities, it brings the excitement of new knowledge to all of the students, and the outcomes of teaching and research to the world.

University of Northern British Columbia is located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia Rankings

34 th World University Rankings 2020

3 rd Impact Ranking 2019

37 th World Reputation Rankings 2019

University of Northern British Columbia Campus

UNBC Main Campus
3333 University Way
Prince George, British Columbia
V2N 4Z9 Canada

Wood Innovation and Design Centre
499 George Street - 3rd Floor
Prince George, British Columbia
V2L 1R5 Canada

Wood Innovation Research Laboratory
1153 4th Ave
Prince George, British Columbia
V2L 3J2 Canada

Peace River-Liard Campus
Box 1000, 9820 - 120th Avenue
Fort St. John, British Columbia
V1J 6K1 Canada

Northwest Campus
4837 Keith Avenue
Terrace, British Columbia
V8G 1K7 Canada

South-Central Campus
S100 - 100 Campus Way
Quesnel, British Columbia
V2J 7K1 Canada

University of Northern British Columbia Teaching Quality

UNBC is a designated Education Quality Assurance institution by the Government of British Columbia.

Student Teacher Ratio

The University of Northern British Columbia features a 360-degree panoramic view .And, with a student-faculty ratio of 14 to 1

Advantages of University of Northern British Columbia

• Safe, friendly and affordable
• Home to world-class entertainment and recreation facilities
• Bustling with hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and shopping centres
• Diverse and welcoming with an abundance of local arts and culture

University of Northern British Columbia Financial Aid

• The university meets the demonstrated needs of its students by offering financial support in the form student awards and scholarships.
• The university offers a number of scholarships for international students offering financial benefits ranging from 500 – 6000 USD.

Types of scholarships and awards

• President's Silver Anniversary Award for Excellence in Leadership – Amount 6,000 USD 1st yr / 5,500 USD 3 yrs
• Raven Scholarship Early Entrance Awards - Amount 5,500 USD (students need toMust apply for Early Admission to UNBC)
• UNBC Leadership Award Early Entrance Awards – Amount 3,000 USD (candidates must apply for Early Admission to UNBC, plus On-line Application Required)

Before applying for any financial aid, students must keep in mind that:

• Online applications are required to be completed for availing bursaries and student awards.

• By 2018-19, the total number of scholarships and bursaries awarded by UNBC was 1204 and the total value of student aid awarded was 3.USD 05 million.
• 1 in 3 students receive some form of financial aid by the university every year.

Famous Alumni’s

James Moore (Member of Parliament and Conservative Cabinet Member)

University of Northern British Columbia  English Language Requirements

English proficiency test	UG applicants	PG applicants
TOEFL iBT	90	90
IELTS	6.5	6.5
CAEL CE	70	70
MELAB	80	85
PTE-A	65	65
UNBC English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170	Final C grade	Final B grade
Duolingo	105	-

University of Northern British Columbia Highlights

College Type	Public
Campus Setting	Urban
Established in	1990
Total operating budget	99.7 USD million
Faculty	371
Total enrolled students	3570
Undergraduate students	2829
Graduate students	599
International students	397
Work study program	Yes
Faculty Student ratio	1:8
Intake	Semester wise
Financial aid	Available
English language proficiency scores	TOEFL, IELTS, SPM, PTE-A, Cambridge English

University of Northern British Columbia Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Aspirants of the institute must note to plan their finances in advance before enrolling at the university. An estimated budget for international students looking for studying in Canada in university has been given below:

Type of fee	UG student (In USD)	PG student ((In USD)
Full-time tuition	22,020	1,715
Books	1,600	1,600
Student fees	1,386	960.47
Medical Insurance	220 for 4 months	220
On campus Meals	2585	2585
On-campus housing	5,787 for a year	5,787 for a year
Off-campus housing	6,520 approx.	6,520 approx.