The University of British Columbia is a major public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Okanagan, founded in 1908. As a member of the U15 group, UBC supports over 66,000 students and a research budget nearing $900 million, advancing work in areas such as medicine, engineering, environmental sciences, Indigenous scholarship, and global partnerships. It’s home to notable facilities like VIDO, TRIUMF, the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, and the UBC Library system. UBC is recognized globally for its innovation in teaching, research, and sustainability  .