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Anushree Sinha

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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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Students can choose any of the two universities as both are highly reputed and belong to the top 50 universities globally. The University of Pennsylvania ranked #15 among global universities whereas the University of British Columbia ranked #35. As per Shiksha Grading, both universities have an ‘A+ overall grade’ and an ‘A grade’ for the Computer Science program.

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Students must do a Data Science degree from the University of British Columbia rather than Simon Fraser University. The University of British Columbia is a highly reputed university that offers a range of programs with global rankings. On the other hand, Simon Fraser University is not so famous for its Data Science program. Also, as per the Shiksha Grading, the overall university grading for Simon Fraser University is ‘B+’ whereas the University of British Columbia stands at ‘A+’.

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The University of British Columbia offers a nine-month to 36-month master’s programme in specializations such as Computer Science, Zoology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Planning, Data Science, Geological Sciences, Neuroscience, Plant Science, Bioinformatics, Soil Science, Food Science, and more. The tuition fee ranges between INR 5L and INR 38L. The basic eligibility includes a 3-4-year bachelor's degree from a recognised institute or equivalent. In addition, students must submit the required documents, such as two confidential reference reports, transcripts/Academic Records, GRE score, statement of intent, research proposal, and Eng
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The University of British Columbia comes #1 for providing Business programs in Canada. It offers a nine-month to 24-month MBA programme in specializations, such as Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics, Health Administration, Economics, Public Policy & Global Affairs, and more. The tuition fee ranges between INR 6L and INR 43L. The basic eligibility includes a 3-4-year bachelor's degree from a recognised institute.

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