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
70+
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
$28.3M
in annual research funding
554
tenure-stream faculty
26
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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