📖 Introduction

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a public research university located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is a smaller university, with a student population of around 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and is known for its strong focus on sustainability and the environment. UNBC offers a variety of programs in areas such as natural resources and environmental studies, health sciences, social sciences, business, and engineering. The university is also recognized for its research excellence, particularly in the areas of health, environment, and natural resources, and has a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas.

🏫 About University of Northern British Columbia

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a public research university located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1990 and has since established itself as a respected institution for teaching and research. UNBC offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across its four faculties: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities; Health Sciences; Science and Management. The university is known for its small class sizes, personalized attention from faculty members, and its focus on experiential learning. UNBC has a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and many of its programs reflect this focus. The university has a close-knit community, with numerous opportunities for students to get involved in research and other activities both on and off campus.

Programs

  • Business Administration (MBA)
    11,042 CAD/ Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Master’s in Business Administration (MSc)
    11,042 CAD/ Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Master’s in Counselling (MEd Program)
    11,042 CAD/ Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Master’s in Development Economics
    11,042 CAD/ Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Master’s in Disability Management
    11,042 CAD/ Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • PhD in Health Sciences
    11,042 CAD / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (PhD)
    11,042 CAD / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • PhD in Psychology
    11,042 CAD / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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    🏠 Accommodation

    You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

    You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

    How to book:

    • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
    • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

    📬 Admissions Process

    3 Steps to Apply to a University

    Application step 1

    Application step 2

    Application step 3

    Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

    Required Documents:

    • Passport
    • Graduation certificate
    • Passport size photo

    Preparing documents:

    You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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    Application process:

    Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

    The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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    Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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