University of Northern British Columbia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1544 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #422 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #46 of 101 | In Canada |
| #4 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| #347 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 94 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Enrollment
- 28,609
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unbc.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Successful completion of an academic grade 12 programme (65% average) |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 28,609 |
We've calculated the 83% acceptance rate for University of Northern British Columbia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Northern British Columbia has published 10,043 scientific papers with 211,444 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Ecology, Political Science, Medicine, Geology, and Physics.
University of Northern British Columbia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 55 |
| 1994 | 21 | 60 |
| 1995 | 46 | 89 |
| 1996 | 60 | 104 |
| 1997 | 72 | 141 |
| 1998 | 84 | 213 |
| 1999 | 91 | 289 |
| 2000 | 113 | 549 |
| 2001 | 109 | 586 |
| 2002 | 121 | 797 |
| 2003 | 180 | 1034 |
| 2004 | 172 | 1241 |
| 2005 | 226 | 1726 |
| 2006 | 270 | 2103 |
| 2007 | 263 | 2656 |
| 2008 | 269 | 3329 |
| 2009 | 289 | 3798 |
| 2010 | 336 | 4777 |
| 2011 | 346 | 5569 |
| 2012 | 305 | 6465 |
| 2013 | 336 | 7354 |
| 2014 | 1986 | 7810 |
| 2015 | 269 | 8520 |
| 2016 | 312 | 8934 |
| 2017 | 465 | 9299 |
| 2018 | 387 | 10839 |
| 2019 | 389 | 12497 |
| 2020 | 458 | 15191 |
| 2021 | 497 | 19048 |
| 2022 | 478 | 19461 |
| 2023 | 515 | 20426 |
| 2024 | 346 | 19795 |
| 2025 | 260 | 18047 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Tuition for undergraduate studies, 151.28 per credit hour; Foreign students, 529.47 per credit hour. Graduate studies, 864-922.18 per semester; MBA, 6,494.60 per semester. (CAD) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Northern British Columbia.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree | Business and Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Business Administration, Community Health, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, History, International Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Resources, Nursing, Sociology |
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Natural Resources, Psychology |
Notable alumni
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Sonya Salomaa
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Sonya Salomaa is a Canadian actress, known for her performances in The Collector and Durham County.
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James Moore
- Occupations
- politicianbroadcaster
- Biography
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James Moore PC is a Canadian politician who formerly served as the Minister of Industry in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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Shirley Bond
- Born in
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Canada - Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Shirley Bond is a Canadian politician who served as interim leader of the BC Liberal Party from 2020 to 2022, and also served as the Leader of the Opposition in British Columbia. She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2001 British Columbia general election. She was re-elected for a fifth term as MLA for the Prince George-Valemount riding in 2017. She did not run for re-election in 2024.
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Kady Dandeneau
- Occupations
- athlete
- Biography
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Kady Dandeneau is a Canadian 4.5 point wheelchair basketball player. In 2018, she was part of the Canadian national women's team for the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship in Hamburg.
University of Northern British Columbia faculties and divisions
| College : Arts, Social and Health Sciences | Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Community Health, Economics, Education, English, Health Sciences, History, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Native Language, Nursing, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| College : Science and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Human Resources, International Business, Leisure Studies, Marketing, Mathematics, Physics, Tourism |
| Course/Programme : Continuing Studies | Christian Religious Studies, Forest Management, Human Resources, Management, Music Education, Occupational Health, Surveying and Mapping, Wildlife |
| Course/Programme : Graduate Studies | Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Community Health, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Leadership, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Nursing, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work, Special Education, Tourism |
| Course/Programme : Northern Medical | Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Epidemiology, Ethics, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
General information
| Alternative names | UNBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Accreditation | Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada |
| Motto | En Cha Huná Other people have their point of view |
| Colors | gold, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3333 University Way Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 4Z9 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |