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Nikita Peter

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The sports facilities offered by the University of British Columbia are world-class and can be accessed by both on-campus and off-campus communities. The university offers multiple sports for students to actively engage in. Some of the sports facilities offered by the university include an Aquatic Center, baseball training center, ice rinks, and others. Furthermore, the university also offers approximately 8,000 square feet of space for campus fitness facilities. Some of the facilities offered include a large cardio area, circuit training section, squat racks, multiple-purpose studio spaces, personal training spaces, and many more.&nbs
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The University of British Columbia offers a network of more than 375,000 alumni among which the university offers 8 Nobel laureates, 3 Canadian Prime Ministers, 19 gold medalists in the Olympics, and other alumni who have gained significant recognition across multiple fields. A famous alumnus of UBS is Justin Trudeau, Canada's 23rd and current Prime Minister. Another famous alumnus of UBC is Dalai Lama, a spiritual and political leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Some other famous alumni of the university are Rick Hansen, Michael Shanks, Ashleigh Banfield, Nicole Evangeline Lilly, and many more.

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The University of British Columbia offers a 16-month full-time MBA. The MBA programme at the university is offered under the UBS Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School. The programme focuses on providing knowledge through climate-focused courses aiming towards building the future of MBA students and shaping the future of the planet. Furthermore, the programme also offers hands-on experience by providing students with internships, case studies, and live case competitions. The MBA tuition fee for international students is approx. CAD 103,258 (INR 61 L).

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Studying at the University of British Columbia can be considered expensive for Indian students as the cost sums up to be around 25 L - 30 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (73 courses)INR 5 L - 39 LMA (58 courses)INR 6 L - 32 LBE / BTech (19 courses)INR 26 L - 36 LMBA/PGDM (8 courses)INR 6 L - 44 LMIM (7 courses)INR 6 L - 39 L

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Usually, the UBC acceptance rate ranges between 45 - 55% for domestic as well as international students. For the academic year 2023, UBC accepted about 21,600 students. With the University of British Columbia acceptance rate of about 54%, it is a moderately competitive university to get into.ParticularsHeadcountApplications ReceivedMore than 40,000Accepted StudentsAbout 21,600UBC Acceptance Rate54%Vancouver Campus Acceptance Rate44%Okanagan Campus Acceptance Rate71%

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University of British Columbia is one of the best universities in Canada and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at UBC:Build a practical routine for studies;Build a healthy relationship with professors and faculty members;Participate in events, clubs, trips, community organisation, volunteering, and more;Participate in sports & fitness activities; andPlan your budget and invest/spend your money mindfully.

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Uni of British Columbia is not the most competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 54%. This figure tells us that almost 54 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant fulfills UBC admission requirements, i.e.; academic qualifications, standardized test scores, English language requirements, as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to the university within the deadlines in order to get enrolled
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University of British Columbia accepts country-specific qualifications from international students. Listed below are the UBC entry requirements for Indian students:Bachelor's Degree Requirements:Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XIIMaster's Degree Requirements:A four-year bachelor’s degree or a master’s degreeFirst Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)Additional requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Forestry or Medicine, Bachelor's degreeDoctoral Degree Requirements:Bachelor's degree + Master's degree or M.Phil. DegreeFirst Class/Division 1 (65%)
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University of British Columbia admits international students based on the admission criteria, which is inclusive of academic qualifications, English proficiency requirements, standardized test scores as well as supporting documents. Hence, students must excel in their studies, submit strong recommendation letters of recommendation and meet the English language requirements in order to secure admission to UBC. Apart from this, candidates must indulge in extracurricular activities,  work experience, or volunteer work to boost their chances.

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Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria to get scholarships at UBC. Excellent learners from Canada and all over the world can apply for scholarships, awards, and other financial aid programs offered by UBC. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are the two main categories of scholarships. The goal of the University of British Columbia scholarship programs is to honor students for their leadership and academic achievements. Some popular scholarships at UBC include:International Major Entrance ScholarshipOutstanding International Student AwardUBC Okanagan International Welcome AwardInternational Scholars ProgramStudents must ful
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