International students

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US applicant week sees re-opening of over 70 UBC graduate programs

Select UBC graduate programs are re-opening their applications from April 14–18, which are aimed at recruiting students from the United States.

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February 21 newsIshan Choudhury

Senate discusses enrolment, sets targets

On Wednesday night, the Senate met to discuss UBC enrolment, the first-ever student diversity census report and hear updates on the strategic plan refresh.

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January 10 newsJungJoo Kim with Illustrations by Lua Presidio

Finance Committee triples UBC’s acceptance deposit for international students

On November 20, UBC’s Board of Governors’ Finance Committee voted to increase UBC’s acceptance deposit for prospective international undergraduate students from $1,000 to $3,000.

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January 7 cultureThea Turner with Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison

Why Halloween is what I'll miss most about university

This might shock people — especially those from the west of the globe — but Halloween is a foreign concept to most international students.

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October 10 newsHimanaya Bajaj with Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers

International students platforms, explained

The Ubyssey summed up each party's platform to help UBC community members make an informed vote.

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September 27 newsIshan Choudhury

Federal government further reduces international student visa cap

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is further reducing the total study permits, changing the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and limiting work permit eligibility.

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September 20 newsViyan Handley

Senate discusses research opportunities and international students

On September 18th, Senate met for the first time of the 2024/25 academic year to discuss a report on undergraduate research opportunities and speak on international student enrolments.

August 1 newsAlexandra Smitton

BC begins next phase of International Education Framework

The BC government has begun to roll out phase two of its International Educational Framework.

May 15, 2024 newsRory White

BC immigration policy change sparks protest among international students

International students have expressed discontent after the provincial government announced new permanent residence restrictions through the Provincial Nominee Program.

February 2, 2024 newsHimanaya Bajaj

Effect of international student visa cap on UBC remains unclear

The federal government has announced an intake cap on international study permit applications starting in September 2024. It remains unclear whether this will lead to a significant decrease in international student admissions at UBC.

December 18, 2023 newsNathan Bawaan

Federal government plans to double the financial requirement for student visa applicants

Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada plans to double the financial requirement for student visa applicants and potentially limit the number of visas granted starting in 2024.

November 17, 2023 newsJason Wong

Federal government implements reforms to international student admissions

Starting December 1, all Canadian universities and colleges will be required to confirm new international student's admission letter with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

September 21, 2023 newsFiona Sjaus

2024 AMS federal budget centres international student support

The AMS has recently published their demands for the 2024 Federal Budget in cooperation with the Undergraduates of Canadian Research-Intensive Universities, and finding what works for international students is its top priority.

June 20, 2023 newsKhushi Patil

International students no longer eligible for Trek Excellence Scholarship

Starting this fall, international students will no longer be able to receive the Trek Excellence Scholarship, which was previously available to all students at UBC.

May 23, 2023 newsHimanaya Bajaj

Decoding UBC’s international major entrance scholarship

The selection criterion for the International Major Entrance Scholarship was determined by Senate when it was created in and is tied to the admissions decision.