UBC’s Okanagan campus
A modern campus in a thriving city
UBC鈥檚 Okanagan campus is a state-of-the-art centre for research and learning. Situated in the city of Kelowna, known for its growing tech industry and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, the modern campus offers an array of academic programming, an active urban environment, and the incredible outdoor adventures of the world-famous Okanagan valley. The campus community continues to evolve, anchored by the warmth of the students, faculty, and staff, and inspired by the landscape.
Academic experience
As one of the top ranked universities in the world, UBC鈥檚 Okanagan campus offers a world-class academic experience. Because of its tight-knit academic community, UBC鈥檚 Okanagan campus offers the chance for you to get to know your award-winning professors personally, explore innovative interdisciplinary programs, and forge your own path with flexible opportunities for hands-on learning.
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“I like that it is a small campus which offers intimate class sizes, and a community where I can easily interact and network with possible employers and my professors. I have been able to accomplish great work that I never thought was possible based on my professors鈥� investment in my studies and their commitment to my growth.”
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“My program rocks because of the small, connected community of students 鈥� many of us are engaged in the same extracurricular programs, like debate and TEDxUBCO, which contributes to an incredibly vibrant class setting. Many of our professors help out with these initiatives, and describe first-hand the improvements they see in students who take part.”
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“I enjoyed the convenience of the class sizes and the professors鈥� willingness to give you their time to discuss the courses and directions. The professors were available to students and very supportive. Extended time to discuss course work was paramount 鈥� that鈥檚 just one of the positives of having a small campus.”
Barb Dawson | Visual Arts
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Undergraduate research
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Take the first step
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UBC鈥檚 community goes back over a hundred years, and connects tens of thousands of students and faculty, and hundreds of thousands of alumni. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, inspiring, innovative, and inviting.
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Emily, Biology
Kelowna, Canada
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Rahman, Manufacturing Engineering
Beijing, China
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Abby, Management
St. John’s, Canada
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Upper Nicola, Syilx Okanagan Nation
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30+ museums, galleries, and arts venues
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