UBC Arts is designed for students who are curious, not just certain.
UBC Arts is home to more than 15,000 students from 160+ countries. Whatever brings you here, find the path that’s right for you and build a degree that reflects your curiosity.
Your path to UBC Arts looks a little different depending on where you’re starting from. Find yours below.
Undergraduate students
UBC Arts is designed for students who are curious, not just certain. With 90+ programs, flexible degree pathways, and a first-year planning guide to help you understand university life, you have the space to discover what matters to you and build a degree around it.
Indigenous students
UBC Arts offers dedicated support for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students through Arts Indigenous Advising, connecting you with advisors who understand your experience and can help navigate university life. You’ll find a vibrant community of Indigenous students, faculty, and staff across programs that engage seriously with Indigenous knowledge, histories, and perspectives.
International students
UBC Arts is home to over 5,000 international students from 120+ countries, so wherever you’re coming from, you’re not arriving alone.
If your English language proficiency doesn’t yet meet direct entry the requirements, the UBC Conditional Admission Program offers a supported pathway into your first year.
Transfer students
Transferring from another college or university? UBC Arts assesses your previous coursework for transfer credit, so you’re not starting from scratch. We welcome students who are ready to continue their education in the Faculty of Arts, one of Canada’s most research-intensive faculties.
Graduate students
UBC Arts is one of Canada’s leading graduate research faculties, spanning the humanities, social sciences, and creative and performing arts. Here, you’ll work alongside world-class researchers on questions that matter and develop the expertise to address complex challenges in your field and beyond.