Faculty of Arts | University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

Leaders, innovators, creators, changemakers. UBC Arts students, graduates, and scholars are advancing a better world.

A world of opportunity

Immerse yourself in diverse and engaging learning opportunities, build multiple areas of expertise, and custom-design an interdisciplinary degree pathway that is as unique as you are.

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Arts by the numbers

16K+

undergraduate and graduate students

90+

undergraduate programs

3K+

undergraduate courses

Transformative experiences

Make an impact at a local or international level, get involved in research or leadership opportunities, and build your skillset with enriching and career-shaping experiences.

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Research excellence

With our award-winning faculty and world-class facilities, we bring together the best of quantitative research, humanistic inquiry, and artistic expression under one umbrella to advance a better world.

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Arts by the numbers

$34.6M

in annual research funding

Royal Society of Canada Fellows

active Canada Research Chairs

A vibrant community

With diverse, supportive, and inclusive environments and a thriving arts and culture scene, UBC Arts inspires big ideas, transforms conventional learning, and prepares you for success.

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