UNIVERSITY of BRITISH COLUMBIA

BASIC INFORMATION:

UBC’s motto is Tuum Est (It is Yours)
UBC currently serves over 68,000 students across its two main campuses in Vancouver and Okanagan
The student-faculty ratio at UBC is 18:1
Founded in 1908, UBC is one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious universities

UBC was established by the provincial legislature in 1908
Initially operating in temporary locations, its Vancouver campus was selected in 1910, but classes were delayed due to World War I
The university opened its first permanent campus at Point Grey in 1925
Throughout the years, UBC has grown into one of North America's largest public research universities with significant contributions to various fields like forestry, medicine, biotechnology, and environmental science

UBC offers more than 75 undergraduate programs, including:
- International Economics, Media Studies, Computer Science, Engineering (various disciplines), Indigenous Studies, Environmental Science
Additionally, UBC offers a wide range of specialized minors like First Nations and Indigenous Studies, Geography, and History

The Vancouver campus spans over 400 hectares and is home to 18 faculties and 17 schools
It includes significant landmarks like the UBC Museum of Anthropology, which showcases Northwest Coast Native art, and the UBC Botanical Garden
UBC has a second campus in Kelowna (Okanagan campus), which focuses on interdisciplinary research and creative studies
UBC's Vancouver campus features innovative architecture, over 40 gardens, and extensive green spaces
The university is also home to over 19 residence halls and has a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental impact in its facilities