The Faculty of Arts at UBC Vancouver is a research-intensive faculty, encompassing internationally renowned programs in the social sciences, humanities, creative and performing arts, and professional schools.
As the university’s largest academic unit, UBC Arts educates more than 16,000 students in bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in more than 25 departments, schools, institutes, and programs.
UBC Arts provides compelling opportunities to explore among 3,000 courses taught by more than 1,000 scholars who are leaders in their fields.
Truly unique in its scope, UBC Arts is a dynamic and thriving community of outstanding scholars — both faculty and students.
UBC Arts at a glance
14K+
undergraduate students
4.5K+
international students
1.9K+
graduate students
1.5K+
faculty members
700+
staff members
25+
departments, schools, and institutes
Programs
With a combination of diverse disciplines, experiential learning options, and groundbreaking research opportunities, Arts offers an unparalleled student experience.
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Research
UBC Arts is internationally renowned for research in the social sciences, humanities, and creative and performing arts.
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Arts & Culture District
The UBC Arts and Culture District showcases student artists, world-renowned performers, and international exhibitions.
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Spotlight Stories
Spotlight, Staff, Students
How the refurbished Symbols for Education mural is a mosaic of history
September 9, 2024
Achievements, Faculty, Spotlight
Five Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada
September 3, 2024
Spotlight, Staff
People of Arts: Jordan Ngo
August 15, 2024
