Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of British Columbia. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 57 | $12,762 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 37 | $7,262 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 29 | $7,262 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 28 | $7,262 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 27 | $7,262 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 27 | $11,198 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 26 | $7,262 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 24 | $7,262 | See → |
| Social sciences | 20 | $7,262 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 17 | $7,262 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $7,262 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 9 | $7,262 | See → |
| Psychology | 9 | $7,262 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $7,262 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $7,262 | See → |
Costs and entry
19 courses mention scholarships. 237 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of British Columbia
The job market for the University of British Columbia's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of British Columbia cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $7,262 a year; half of the University of British Columbia's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $7,262 and $12,762. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $12,762, arts, design & creative studies $7,262.
How is the University of British Columbia ranked?
The University of British Columbia is ranked #40 by QS (2026), #45 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #53 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#5) and Library & Information Management (#8).
What IELTS score does the University of British Columbia need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (48 of the 74 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of British Columbia offer?
335 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are education & teaching (57), arts, design & creative studies (37) and engineering & technology (29).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of British Columbia's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.