The University Of British Columbia – Okanagan (UBCO) - Canada

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The University of British Columbia – Okanagan (UBCO)

Located in the scenic Okanagan Valley in Kelowna, BC, UBC Okanagan (UBCO) combines the global ranking of a top-40 world university with an intimate campus culture of 12,000+ students.

Undergraduate programs

Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering)
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Health & Exercise Sciences
Bachelor of Media Studies
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Sustainability
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree

Graduate programs

Master of Data Science (MDS)
Master of Biotechnology (MBTEC)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
Master of Management (MM)
Master of Education (M.Ed)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Design (M.Des)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

Admission and English requirements

Undergraduate: HSC with a minimum average in the 80%–85% range (A or A+). Math, Physics and Chemistry are required for STEM programs.
Graduate: A degree equivalent to a 4-year UBC bachelor’s with a minimum B+ (76%) average, about 3.3/4.0 CGPA, in the final two years. A résumé/CV and statement of intent are often required; the Master of Design also requires a portfolio.

Test Type	Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)	Graduate (Master’s)
IELTS Academic	6.5 (no band below 6.0)	6.5 (no band below 6.0)
PTE Academic	65 (no section below 60)	65 (no section below 60)
Duolingo (DET)	125 (Reading & Listening 115, Writing & Speaking 120)	125 (no section below 115)
TOEFL iBT – tests from 21 Jan 2026 (new 1–6 scale)	4.5 (Reading 4.5, Listening 5, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4)	4.5 (Reading 4.5, Listening 5, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4)
TOEFL iBT – tests before 21 Jan 2026 (0–120 scale)	90 (Reading & Listening 22, Writing & Speaking 21)	90 (Reading & Listening 22, Writing & Speaking 21)

Undergraduate applicants for the 2027/28 Winter Session must submit test scores from January 1, 2025 onwards, achieved in a single sitting. Graduate test scores must be less than 24 months old, and some programs set higher scores. Requirements as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Intakes and deadlines

Undergraduate (September 2027 and Summer 2027):
- Early October 2026: Online application opened for the Winter Session (September 2027 to April 2028) and Summer Session (May to August 2027).
- November 15, 2026: Deadline to apply and submit the International Scholars Program award application.
- January 15, 2027: Application deadline for the Winter Session (September 2027) and Summer Session (May 2027). Not all programs offer a Summer intake.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng):
- January 2027 intake: Closed (deadline was July 2, 2026).
- September 2027 intake: Apply by February 26, 2027.
Master of Design (M.Des):
- May 2027 intake (one intake per year): Apply by November 6, 2026.
Master of Applied Science (MASc):
- January and May 2027 intakes: Closed.
- September 2027 intake: Apply by February 26, 2027.
Other graduate programs: Deadlines vary by program. Contact WEMS for the latest dates.

Study at UBC Okanagan with WEMS

Interested in UBC Okanagan? Start with a Profile & Strategic Assessment. A WEMS counsellor will review your academics, English score and budget, and tell you honestly whether UBC Okanagan and your chosen program are the right fit. Your full cost is set at that first assessment: zero hidden fees, guaranteed.