University of British Columbia [The]

  • 2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4view map
  • (604) 822-2211
  • February 28, 2010
  • June 30, 2010
  • www.ubc.ca
  • Okanagan campus

Fact Sheet

  • 1908
  • University
  • Research Intensive
  • English
  • 28,716
  • 7,023
  • $677 Million
  • $457 Million
  • 10,791,104
  • Pierre Berton - author; John Turner - former Prime Minister of Canada; Kim Campbell - former Prime Minister of Canada; Robert Mundell - Nobel laureate

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Striking main campus with ocean and mountain views
  2. Top-notch research reputation
  3. Large class sizes
  4. Studious, friendly, diverse
  5. Large commuter population dampens school spirit

Courses With Kudos

Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Business/Commerce, Journalism, Fine Arts, Environmental Science

Student Sound Offs

"It has good interdisciplinary studies programs that allow you to design your own degree by combining two different programs."

"UBC has a good reputation, so my degree looks good to employers."

"Gorgeous campus with lots of great resources (buildings, technologies); also. there is a huge emphasis on sustainability."

"The university is now very large, and as a result much of the personalized education one could receive with smaller classes is lost."

"The UBC Farm is the only working farm in Vancouver and provides UBC with organic, fresh local produce."

"Our campus is amazingly beautiful, and has some of the most intriguing and calming study areas, such as the Japanese gardens."

"The experiences you go through by living in residence deserves more attention. You learn how to be independent and manage your time. while having the time of your life. You also meet a lot of friends that you might not have met through classes."

"The main campus is very large and there is a lack of a community spirit."

"UBC is often revered for its leading innovations in the areas of science, technology, engineering, etc., but it also has a vibrant liberal and fine arts program which is often overlooked."

"There is a [recreational] program for everyone; from those who like to play team-based sports, to those who just want to practice, to those who just want to use the gym and cardio facilities. It is all very accessible."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: University of British Columbia
Institution size classification: Large   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2009
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

Legend

Canadian University Report - Student Survey
Third Party Data - additonal indicators

Refine your results by selecting a field of study (the default is all fields of study combined).

Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,007 $4,446

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction B+ B+

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education B+ B+
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality B B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students B+ B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A- A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty C+ B-
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback B- B-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising C+ C+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 2

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling C+ B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process B+ B
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B+ B+
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree C+ B-
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities N/A C-

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere A- B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus B- B-
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities A- B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A- A-
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas A- B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B B-

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size C+ B-
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 160 194
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 9% 10%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 32% 42%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 59% 48%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 19% 26%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 58% 56%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 23% 18%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network A- B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms B B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus B B+
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line A- A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment N/A B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities B B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls B B-
Satisfaction with Student Residences N/A B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A- B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities B+ B+

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A- A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B+ B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff B+ B+
Library Expenditures per Student $861 $1,104
Library holdings per Student 376 253

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Never Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Sometimes Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Rarely Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Sometimes Rarely

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Often Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 6 to 10 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Sometimes Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 1 or 2 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages None None
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More None None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services N/A B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 53% 60%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $533 $620
CIS Top Three Finishes 6 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services B- B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling N/A B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 53% 54%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore C+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 98% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C+ C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 97% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services N/A B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 28% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students N/A C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 2% 2%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students N/A B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 4% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities N/A B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 4% 5%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,007 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,007 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $5,950
Room and Board Min $6,095 $6,475
Room and Board Max $8,022 $8,520
Off-Campus Housing Min $6,040 $4,845
Off-Campus Housing Max $7,480 $5,993

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance C C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries N/A C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C- C

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment B B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers A B+
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge B- C+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities C+ C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 45% 44%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 55% 56%
Percentage of International Students 11% 8%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 4049 2276
International Collaborations 1880 900
Total Research ($ Millions) $457 $279
Total research per faculty $200,886 $180,334
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $148 $74
Granting Council dollars per faculty $64,790 $46,815

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 2277 1457
% Faculty Male 68% 68%
% Faculty Female 32% 32%