University of British Columbia (UBC) Fees for International Students

UBC charges per credit for undergraduates and per program for most graduate students, with the gap between faculties genuinely wide - Arts sits near the bottom of the scale while Engineering, Computer Science and Business run considerably higher. International tuition is capped at no more than 3% annual increases for students starting in 2026/27, locked in for the standard duration of their degree. The 2026/27 figures below are official UBC Board of Governors-approved rates; INR values are approximate (around ₹62 per CAD 1).

University of British Columbia (UBC) Fees for Popular Programmes (2026-27)

Business, computer science and engineering draw the largest international cohorts and price at the upper end of UBC's tuition scale.

Cost of Living in Vancouver and Kelowna for International Students

Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities in North America, particularly for housing, a genuine factor in your overall budget, separate from tuition. Kelowna (UBC Okanagan) runs noticeably more affordable.

Kelowna typically runs 20–30% lower on accommodation and overall living costs than Vancouver. For a Canadian study permit, applicants generally need to show proof of funds covering tuition plus living costs commonly around CAD 20,635/year for a single applicant outside Quebec, in addition to your full tuition fee.

Additional and One-off Costs

Payment Structure

UBC bills undergraduates per credit (based on full course load) and most graduate students as an annual program fee, with some graduate programs billing per credit instead. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors; for students starting in 2026/27, international undergraduate tuition increases are capped at no more than 3% per year for up to four years or until graduation, whichever comes first, a meaningful protection against unpredictable cost increases across your degree. Payment deadlines and options (including installment plans) are managed through UBC Student Services, and any unresolved citizenship status changes should be reported promptly, since this affects whether you're billed at domestic or international rates.

Net Fee After Scholarship

UBC commits around CAD 35 million annually to international undergraduate scholarships and awards, but competition is genuinely steep as many international students report receiving no award at all, so plan your finances assuming you'll pay the full headline fee unless awarded otherwise.

Estimated Total First-Year Cost

A rough all-in estimate for year one (tuition plus 12 months of Vancouver living), before any scholarship:

Excludes study permit fees, health coverage, textbooks and one-off setup costs; reduces with a scholarship and part-time work (international students with a valid study permit can generally work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during the academic year, full-time during scheduled breaks).

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