At UBC Arts, you don’t just choose a program—you build a degree around what matters to you. All while studying in Vancouver, on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), where ocean, mountains, and old-growth forest meet the city.
Why UBC Arts?
Studying in BC
Vancouver connects you to various economies, thriving creative industries, and some of Canada’s most dynamic policy changes. From day one, your classroom and career are linked.
A community built for you
From peer mentors and advising drop-ins to Indigenous Student Advising and various student clubs, UBC Arts has a support structure that meets you wherever you are in your degree.
Career-ready from the start
Experiential learning, Arts Co-op, global exchanges, and Arts-specific career advising are woven into your degree experience every step of the way—not just at the end.
Arts at a glance
undergraduate students
graduate students
countries represented
Arts programs
active co-op placements
QS Best Global Student Cities
QS World University Rankings 2026
Find your path
New to UBC Arts
For new undergraduate, graduate, or international students joining UBC Arts for the first time.
Transferring to UBC Arts
Moving into Arts from another UBC faculty or a different post-secondary institution.
Readmission
Returning to UBC Arts after an academic leave to complete your degree.
