The University of British Columbia, established in 1908, educates a student population of close to 50,000 on major campuses in two cities and holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. Enrolment at the Vancouver campus has grown to more than 45,000 since the mid 1990′s, with a corresponding expansion of UBC Vancouver’s academic core.
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North.
UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.
UNBC is a university both in and for the North. This mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.
The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute is the research body of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Created in June 2003, it is a joint venture between the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.