FAQs
All AP courses are eligible for admission consideration and can be combined with an approved Canadian high school or international high school curriculum to meet the University's admission requirements. Generally, we use school percentage grades in AP courses to calculate admission averages.
What is the hardest program to get into at UBC? ›
Engineering Physics is one of the most competitive and academically challenging undergraduate programs at UBC.
Do Canadian universities accept AP credits? ›
AP Exam Scores and College Credit
Many universities in Canada grant credit, advanced course placement, or both, to students who get qualifying AP Exam scores in certain subjects. Earning credit before you go to university can save you time and money as you earn your degree.
What ib score to get into UBC? ›
International Baccalaureate Diploma Students
For students who complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, admission to the University will require a minimum of 24 points including bonus points. Due to limited enrolment, a higher score will be required for admission to most programs.
Does UBC like IB students? ›
UBC and the International Baccalaureate Organization share a common vision – we believe global perspectives are key to education. No wonder so many IB graduates succeed here.
How to send AP score to UBC? ›
Advanced Placement students
Deadline to submit your Advanced Placement (AP) exam results. Contact the College Board and request that your results be sent directly to UBC (institution code 0965). Please do not mail your personal copy of your AP exam results sheet.
Is UBC considered prestigious? ›
University of British Columbia is ranked #35 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Why is UBC ranked so high? ›
World university rankings recognize the University of British Columbia for its excellence in teaching and research as well as its global impact: a place where people shape a better world.
What are UBC's best programs? ›
UBC Science subject area rankings
| Ranking Agency | Canadian Ranking |
|---|
| Geophysics | QS World University Rankings 2024 | 1 |
| Environment and Ecology | US News and World Report Rankings 2023 | 1 |
| Plant and Animal Science | US News and World Report Rankings 2023 | 1 |
| Applied Microbiology | US News and World Report Rankings 2023 | 2 |
7 more rowsFinancially, taking AP classes can be a twofold benefit. While high school is free for most, college is not. Save yourself some tuition money by taking AP classes in high school. You'll earn college credits without paying college tuition and also get a head start on your college requirements.
In Canada, AP courses are at the grade 12 level. Several public schools we work with offer Advanced Placement courses. However, we find that private schools excel at offering an AP education for the ambitious.
Do Canadian schools look at AP? ›
What colleges give credit for the AP exams? Nearly all U.S. and Canadian colleges accept AP scores for placement or credit, as do many international universities. You can search the AP credit policy of various colleges at the AP college database. Each college or university sets its own admissions requirements.
What is the acceptance rate for UBC for international students? ›
UBC's acceptance rate for international students is around 45%.
How hard is it to get into UBC? ›
Most UBC programs require you to have completed a few specific high school courses. They also require you to achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA). This minimum GPA is typically around 80%. However, we recommend aiming for a GPA in the 90% range to be a competitive candidate.
What is the average IB score for UBC Sauder? ›
An IB score of 37 or 38 translates into the average mark admitted by UBC, although students have gotten in with 33 and lower. Tuition at Sauder is around C$8,000 for Canadian students and C$45,000 for international students.
Does UBC accept AP credits? ›
If you got a grade of 4 or better on approved Advanced Placement exams, UBC will grant you first-year credit.
Does UBC care if you retake courses? ›
Students who have passed a course are permitted to repeat it once for a higher standing. They should be aware that credit will not be awarded for passing the course a second time and that the previous grade will not be replaced.
What universities do not accept AP credits? ›
Nine schools give students no credit for AP work. These institutions include some of the top schools in the country: Dartmouth University, Brown University, the California Institute of Technology, Williams College, and Amherst College.
What classes does UBC look at? ›
UBC considers your grades in all Grade 11 (junior level) and Grade 12 (senior level) classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you're applying to. Specifically: We look at your grades in all academic courses.
