University of British Columbia Ranking

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The University of British Columbia Rankings

  • list items QS World University Rankings - 34
  • list items QS World University Rankings By Subject - 49
  • list items QS World University Rankings - 38 (Graduate Employability Ranking)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 35 (Best Global Universities)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 2 (Best Global Universities in Canada)
  • list items Times Higher Education - 40 (World University Rankings) 
  • list items Times Higher Education - 26 (Impact Rankings)
  • list items Times Higher Education - 40 (World Reputation Rankings)

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University of British Columbia Rankings By Subject

Business Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

FT (Financial Times)  Master in Management 

81 96 100 NA

 Accounting & Finance  (QS Ranking)   

33 43 34 29

Global MBA  (QS Ranking)  

111-120 94 84 92

Masters in Business Analytics Rankings (QS Ranking) 

31 33 29 31

PG Business and Economics  (THE Ranking) 

24 28 35 38

Engineering Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Architecture & Built Environment Rankings (QS Ranking)

32 30 35 38

Engineering and Technology  (QS Ranking) 

32 32 36 33

Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings (QS Ranking) 

51-100 51-100 51-100 51-100

PG Engineering and Technology  (THE Ranking) 

43 45 49 49

 

Computers Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

PG Computers  (THE Ranking) 

48 48 49 NA

Science Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Mathematics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

46 45 49 47

 Shanghai Physics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

51-75 76-100 76-100 NA

 Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings (QS Ranking) 

18 26 32 30

Physics and Astronomy Rankings (QS Ranking) 

41 49 44 41

Biological Sciences Rankings (QS Ranking) 

27 33 31 34

 Mathematics Rankings (QS Ranking) 

23 21 29 32

Life Sciences Rankings (THE Ranking) 

27 30 33 33

Psychology Rankings (THE Ranking) 

10 13 13 14

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 Humanities Courses

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25 24 22 NA

Shanghai Sociology Ranking (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

38 30 30 NA

Communication and Media Studies Rankings (QS Ranking) 

NA 48 47 47

Performing Arts Rankings (QS Ranking)

51-100 51-100 51-100 51-100

Politics Rankings (QS Ranking) 

40 43 48 49

Art & Design Rankings (QS Ranking) 

51-100 101-150 101-150 151-200

Sociology Rankings (QS Ranking) 

25 32 22 32

Arts & Humanities Rankings (THE Ranking) 

52 46 59 62

Medicine Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Nursing Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

50 51-75 51-75 NA

Medicine Rankings (QS Ranking) 

28 31 27 28

Nursing Rankings (QS Ranking) 

32 27 23 25

Clinical and Health Rankings (THE Ranking) 

30 39 40 37

Law Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Law Ranking (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

101-150 101-150 101-150 NA

 Law Rankings (QS Ranking) 

40 42 43 44

Law Rankings (THE Ranking) 

34 33 39 34
What GPA do you need for University of British Columbia?
 
A minimum GPA of 80% is required for applicants to be considered for admission to UBC. This means that if you wish to enroll in a programme at UBC, you must ensure that your academic performance is up to par.
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The admissions procedure at UBC is competitive and standardized. UBC compares your application to every other one it gets this year for the same degree. Post-secondary applicants may be evaluated based on a range of criteria, including their GPA, any necessary courses, and an analysis of their entire academic record.
Is University of British Columbia good?
 
UBC has consistently ranked among the top 5% of universities worldwide in the most well-known and respected lists. Based on its contributions through research, outreach, and stewardship, UBC ranks second in Canada overall and thirteenth globally for 2021 out of more than 1,115 participating institutions from 94 countries.
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Because of its internationally acclaimed educational system and transfer system, British Columbia is one of the most sought-after places in the world for international students. You can get financial aid while studying in British Columbia through a variety of scholarships and special initiatives.
 
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