University of Northern British Columbia
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Who We Are
The University of Northern British Columbia is one of Canada’s best small universities, set amidst the spectacular landscape of Northern B.C. It provides undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies and the environment. Programs include the arts and sciences, professional degrees, medicine and engineering. The university’s research strengths can be found in the environment and natural resources; community development; northern, rural and environmental health; and First Nations. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming and inclusive place, renowned for small classes, experiential and community-based learning opportunities, and regional learning and research opportunities.
Most students attend the main campus in Prince George, where they have easy access to outdoor recreation, including skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking. The university also offers classes and research opportunities throughout Northern B.C., including Terrace, Fort St. John and Quesnel.
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2026/27 Admissions: Applications will open on EducationPlanner BC on October 1.
Speaking with a Future Student Liaison: Our Future Students Team is here to help you – contact us at [email protected] or call 250-960-6306. Prospective students, parents/guardians, and counsellors are able to request in person, telephone and virtual meeting appointments.
Campus Tours: Campus tours are available Mon – Fri (except holidays) by request. More information and online tour booking form.
General Info
Enrolment Total
Enrolment Details
Almost 70% of UNBC students come from Northern BC, while another 17% of students come from Southern BC. The rest of our students attend from five different Canadian provinces and 27 other nations.
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Campus Locations
Prince George Campus (Main Campus)
3333 University Way,
Prince George, BC
Prince George Campus (Main Campus)
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC
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Varsity Athletics
Credentials Available
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificates: 1 Year or Less
- Continuing Education
- Doctorate/PhD Degrees
- Master’s Degree / Graduate Credentials
- Post-Degree / Post-Graduate Diplomas
- Professional Degrees
- Bachelor’s Degree: Arts & Science
- Bachelor’s Degree: Career-Focused
Programs
Featured Programs
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Fisheries
The BSc Wildlife and Fisheries degree at UNBC is one of very few degrees of its kind in Canada. The degree provides students with a solid foundation in wildlife and fisheries biology with considerable indoor and outdoor laboratory experience. It also exposes students to an integrated approach to resource issues that confront today's professionals. A student taking all of the courses needed to complete the BSc Wildlife and Fisheries at UNBC should meet the education requirements for eligibility as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) in BC, The Wildlife Society of North America's Certified Wildlife Biologist Program, and the American Fisheries Society's Professional Certification Program.
Bachelor of Planning (BPl)
UNBC's School of Environmental Planning offers a unique undergraduate planning education. Our three themes give students the option of concentrating their Planning degree in one of the following areas: First Nations Planning, Natural Resource Planning, and Northern Rural and Community Planning.
Our current students are eligible to apply for Student Membership in PIBC, which is restricted to BC Students currently enrolled in CIP-recognized University planning programs.
Our graduates are eligible for Full Membership in PIBC and CIP after only two years of professional planning experience. Otherwise, without a degree from an accredited university planning program, Full Membership requires four years of professional planning experience. Only Full Members are entitled to use the professional designations 'MCIP' and 'Registered Professional Planner' (RPP) after their name.
Our graduates’ job prospects are significantly improved. Employers in the planning field look for students graduating from an accredited planning program. They often advertise for candidates who are either CIP members or eligible for membership. Accreditation is also a consideration in many formal actions by scholarship commissions, governmental funding agencies, and foundations.
Bachelor of Arts - Nature-Based Tourism Management
Focus is on provision, management, and leadership of sustainable alternative recreation and tourism (eco, adventure and cultural) that involve close interaction with environments and cultures in natural, rural, remote, and urban communities, along with entrepreneurial, institutional, and business development strategies and challenges, land relations, and advocacy.
Areas of Specialization:
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Outdoor Education and Leadership
Communities and Tourism
Environment and Society
Info on All Programs
Areas of Study Available
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Science
- Business and Management
- Computer and Information Systems
- Education and Library Sciences
- Engineering and Electronics
- Health Related
- Legal and Social Services
- Liberal Arts and Humanities
- Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality and Service
- Sciences
Study Abroad Opportunities
The UNBC Exchange Program offers current UNBC students a chance to travel and study at a foreign university for the cost of a semester’s tuition and fees. UNBC has partnership agreements with 34 institutions in 18 different countries and we add new schools and countries every year.
Study Abroad Info
Admissions
Basic Admissions Requirements
Basic admission requires successful completion of an approved grade 12 program leading to graduation with an acceptable BC/Yukon high school average calculated on the basis of the five best grade 12 courses, including English 12 / First Peoples 12 and three approved academic grade 12 courses. Depending on the degree group of choice, there may be other required math and/or science courses included within these five.
IB and AP Credits
Approved AP and IB (all standard level and higher level) courses can be used in place of any approved Grade 12 Canadian high school course for admission; IB Diploma graduates may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit upon receipt of the official transcript from the IB headquarters. Students awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four, with no course below a three. Diploma students are required to present three Higher level subjects and three Subsidiary level subjects in order to be eligible for transfer credits. Students who are awarded the International Baccalaureate Certificate must have a grade of four in each Higher level subject to be eligible for individual course transfer credit. Subsidiary level subjects are not eligible for transfer credit on a certificate program.
English Proficiency Requirements
Full English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Students who have completed five consecutive years of instruction and examination entirely in the English language immediately before admission (within two years of application) are exempted from English Language requirements.
Application Deadline
The Canadian student application deadline for admission is March 1st for September entry, but students are encouraged to apply earlier. Applications received after March 1st will be considered on the basis of space availability and eligibility. Grade 12 students at BC high schools planning to attend UNBC in the September immediately following graduation are advised to apply for Early Admission, before January 15.
Application Fee
The application fee is $37.13 for domestic students and $125.00 (Cdn) for international applicants.
How to Apply
Apply online through EducationPlanner BC.
Admissions Contact Email
Admissions Contact Phone
Financial Aid
Entrance Scholarships Deadline
The deadline to apply for Early Entrance Scholarships is Jan. 15; the General Entrance Scholarship Deadline is March 1.
Entrance Scholarships Info
Other Scholarship Info
Student Loan Info
Financial Aid Contact Email
Financial Aid Contact Phone
Residence
First Year Residence Spots
Residence Options
Campus housing is home to 540 students, offering fully-furnished apartment-style living located less than a five-minute walk from the heart of campus. Suites feature private bedrooms with bed and a desk, a full kitchen, a large furnished living room, and a shared bathroom. Each building offers WiFi, full laundry facilities on each floor, and a large common area.
Total Average Residence Cost
Residence Cost Details
The cost per semester is $3,186.50 for a room in a 4-bedroom suite, plus a meal plan.
Meal plan options are a 7-day all-you-care-to-eat plan for $3,342.00 per semester or a 5-day all-you-care-to-eat plan for $3,213 per semester.
Residence Application Deadline
The Recommended Housing Application Deadline is March 31.
http://www.unbc.ca/housing
How to Apply
Residence Contact Email
Residence Contact Phone
Accessibility Supports & Services
Accessibility Supports & Services Info
UNBC Access Resource Centre
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-960-5682
Website: https://www2.unbc.ca/access-resource-centre
Aneta Douglass; Access Specialist
[email protected] 250-960-6771
More Accessibility Info
Indigenous Student Supports & Services
Indigenous Student Supports & Services Info
The First Nations Centre
Offers a wide variety of programs, services, and activities that help to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students, create awareness and understanding of Indigenous perspectives and worldviews, and celebrate Indigenous culture. Our team is here to welcome everyone who visits or accesses the First Nations Centre.
https://www.unbc.ca/indigenous-connections/first-nations-centre
More Indigenous Student Info
International Students
International Student Info
UNBC offer s a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, taught by award-winning faculty and with the smallest class sizes of any research-intensive university in western Canada.
English Language Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English, regardless of citizenship or country of origin, must submit evidence of English language proficiency prior to admission. French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers are exempted from this requirement. Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency may be provided in a number of different ways. Details are on the admissions website.