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59,688 undergraduate students
Undergraduate students
Undergraduate headcount in UBC's 2026 overview: Vancouver 49,165 plus Okanagan 10,523. Both campuses are included; this is not the Vancouver count alone.
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Academic units
Applied Science, Faculty of · Architecture and Landscape Architecture, School of · Arts, Faculty of · Audiology and Speech Sciences, School of · Business, Sauder School of · Community and Regional Planning, School of · Dentistry, Faculty of · Education, Faculty of · Extended Learning · Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, Faculty of · Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies · Journalism, Writing, and Media, School of · Kinesiology, School of · Land and Food Systems, Faculty of · Law, Peter A. Allard School of · Information, School of · Medicine, Faculty of · Music, School of · Nursing, School of · Population and Public Health, School of · Public Policy and Global Affairs, School of · Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of · Science, Faculty of · Social Work, School of · UBC Vantage College
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Next deadline
UBC application due for major domestic entrance awards
2027 entry · Applicants for Presidential Scholars, Centennial Scholars or Beyond Tomorrow Scholars
December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Canadian citizens and permanent residents may apply. The Centennial and Beyond Tomorrow award pages also list protected persons in Canada.
Other deadline details
The second Friday in October in the calendar year prior to admissionAcademic Calendar. Dentistry (D.M.D.) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- The second Friday in October in the calendar year prior to admission
- Stated as a rule rather than a date
- Verbatim: "The application deadline is the second Friday in October in the calendar year prior to admission."
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December 1Academic Calendar. Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- December 1
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December 1Academic Calendar. Law (J.D.) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- December 1
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December 5Academic Calendar. Midwifery (B.Mw.) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- December 5
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January 15Academic Calendar. Music (B.Mus.) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- January 15
- The row describes a supplementary application, supporting materials including reference letters, and February auditions (video upload permitted if the applicant cannot attend), but the specific dates it cites are last cycle's (January 2026), those supplementary dates are NOT verified for 2027 entry
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December 1Academic Calendar. Nursing (third year, B.S.N.) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- December 1
- The row's supplementary note still cites a January 17, 2026 supplementary date, which is last cycle's, treat the supplementary date as unverified
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January 15 unless otherwise notedAcademic Calendar. Winter Session (September start) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
- January 15 unless otherwise noted
- Corroborates the January 15 date but states no year
- Verbatim: "Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the application deadline as some programs will stop accepting applications on this date
- Applications received after the deadline may be considered by some programs as needed to achieve the program's enrolment objectives
- Late applicants may not be evaluated on the same basis or with the same priority as those received by the deadline."
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By the end of April 2027Complete required transfer coursesFall 2027 entry (September start)
- Year 2 and Year 3 transfer applicants
- By the end of April 2027
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Early January 2027 · exact date pendingComposition portfolioFall 2027 entry
- Composition applicants
- Early January 2027 · exact date pending
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No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close datesEducationPlannerBC, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
- No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
- No central B.C. deadline
- Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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March 1 to March 15, 2027Grade submissionsFall 2027 entry (September start)
- Grade submissions Canadian high school applicants outside of BC and Ontario: Upload your Spring transcript of grades including grades for distributed learning courses that are 50% complete to the Applicant Service Centre for your UBC academic assessment
- March 1 to March 15, 2027
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Conflicting faculty dates: January 7 and 17, 2027Media Studies supplemental applicationFall 2027 entry
- Fall 2027 first-year Media Studies applicants at UBC Vancouver
- Conflicting faculty dates: January 7 and 17, 2027
- The admissions overview lists January 17, 2027
- The supplemental instructions link says January 7
- Confirm the submission deadline with the Media Studies office
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March 15NITEP applicationRecurring September intake · Every year
- First-year NITEP applicants for September entry
- March 15
- Published annual NITEP application deadline
- Check the current package with the NITEP office
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June 30NITEP final documentsRecurring September intake · Every year
- First-year NITEP applicants for September entry
- June 30
- Published annual final document deadline for September entry
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Early October 2026Online application opens for Winter Session 2027/282027 entry
- Early October 2026
- Applications open for Winter Session 2027/28 and Summer Session 2027
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Mid-February to early March 2027Shortlisted interviewsFall 2027 entry
- Shortlisted Dual BA candidates
- Mid-February to early March 2027
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First-year residence guarantee2027–28 Winter Session
May 1, 2027
Eligible first-year students at Vancouver and Okanagan. Apply separately to each campus.
UBC 2027 undergraduate admissions and first-year housing deadlines2027–28 Winter Session · Apply separately to each campus by May 1. Accept your academic offer by the deadline in your offer, no later than June 1 for the guarantee. UBC lists housing offers for qualifying students in early June.
UBC 2027 undergraduate admissions and first-year housing deadlinesUBC housing guide for admitted students, academic offer deadlineUBC Vancouver first-year housing, offer and payment instructionsUBC Okanagan 2027–28 Winter Session residence applicationUBC Okanagan residence eligibility and first-year priorityHousing at Vancouver and Okanagan.
UBC Vancouver residence directoryCurrent residence instructions
Totem ParkVancouver$4,441–$14,3012026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Compact shared · Shared · Shared bunked, shared private bathroom · Shared, shared private bathroom · Single · Single, c̓əsnaʔəm House · Connected single · Single private bathroom · One-bedroom apartment
- Rates
- $4,441–$14,301
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 2088 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
$7,712.32 mandatory plan for traditional rooms; one-bedroom graduate apartments exempt. Includes all-access dining and $501.76 Flex$.
- Requirement
- Required
- Meal plan price
- $7,712.32September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Compact shared$4,441
- Shared$6,376
- Shared bunked, shared private bathroom$6,376
- Shared, shared private bathroom$7,297
- Single$7,935
- Single, c̓əsnaʔəm House$8,837
- Connected single$8,996
- Single private bathroom$9,530
- One-bedroom apartment$14,301
Who can apply
First-year traditional rooms: direct from high school/CEGEP or one gap year without postsecondary study. Listed one-bedroom apartments are only for new-to-UBC graduate students.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Dene House · həm̓ləsəm̓ House · Nootka House · Kwakiutl House · Shuswap House · q̓ələχən House · c̓əsnaʔəm House · Haida House · Salish House
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Place VanierVancouver$6,376–$8,5142026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Shared · Shared, shared private bathroom · Single · Single private bathroom · Single, Korea-UBC / Tec-UBC House
- Rates
- $6,376–$8,514
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 1422 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
$7,712.32 mandatory plan for traditional rooms; one-bedroom graduate apartments exempt. Includes all-access dining and $501.76 Flex$.
- Requirement
- Required
- Meal plan price
- $7,712.32September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Shared$6,376
- Shared, shared private bathroom$6,951
- Single$7,935
- Single private bathroom$8,514
- Single, Korea-UBC / Tec-UBC House$8,514
Who can apply
First-year undergraduates. Vancouver’s eligibility rules allow direct entry from high school or CEGEP, or up to one gap year without postsecondary study, for traditional first-year rooms.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Cariboo House · Kootenay House · Okanagan House · Robson House · Sherwood Lett House · Tweedsmuir House · Hamber House · Korea-UBC House · Mackenzie House · Mawdsley House · Ross House · Tec de Monterrey House
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Orchard CommonsVancouver$8,253–$13,4052026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Shared, shared private bathroom · Connected single · Single private bathroom · One-bedroom apartment
- Rates
- $8,253–$13,405
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 1035 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
$7,712.32 mandatory plan for traditional rooms; one-bedroom graduate apartments exempt. Includes all-access dining and $501.76 Flex$.
- Requirement
- Required
- Meal plan price
- $7,712.32September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Shared, shared private bathroom$8,253
- Connected single$9,710
- Single private bathroom$10,425
- One-bedroom apartment$13,405
Who can apply
First-year traditional rooms: direct from high school/CEGEP or one gap year without postsecondary study. Listed one-bedroom apartments are only for new-to-UBC graduate students.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Braeburn House · Bartlett House
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Ponderosa CommonsVancouver$14,612.96–$19,178.992026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Shared four-person unit · Shared two-person unit · Large shared two-person unit · Small studio · Studio · Large studio
- Rates
- $14,612.96–$19,178.99
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 1156 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Shared four-person unit$14,612.96
- Shared two-person unit$17,622
- Large shared two-person unit$17,998.04
- Small studio$17,264.04
- Studio$17,713.03
- Large studio$19,178.99
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Arbutus House · Maple House · Oak House · Spruce House
Year-round fees only; Cedar House winter-session rates are separate.
Walter GageVancouver$8,763–$16,1012026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Tower single in shared unit · Studio apartment · One-bedroom apartment · Two-bedroom apartment
- Rates
- $8,763–$16,101
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 1334 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Tower single in shared unit$8,763
- Studio apartment$11,996
- One-bedroom apartment$16,101
- Two-bedroom apartment$9,742
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Walter Gage Towers · Walter Gage Apartments
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Marine DriveVancouver$13,633–$17,827.032026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Shared three/four-person unit · XL shared two-person unit · Studio · Large studio
- Rates
- $13,633–$17,827.03
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 1603 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Shared three/four-person unit$13,633
- XL shared two-person unit$16,478.05
- Studio$16,478.05
- Large studio$17,827.03
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Marine Drive Building 1 · Marine Drive Building 2 · Marine Drive Building 4 · Marine Drive Building 5 · Marine Drive Building 6
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Brock CommonsVancouver$15,019.94–$23,416.042026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Tallwood studio · Tallwood shared four-bedroom · North/South one bedroom · North/South large one bedroom · North/South studio · North/South large studio · North/South shared four-bedroom
- Rates
- $15,019.94–$23,416.04
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 1002 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Tallwood studio$18,130.96
- Tallwood shared four-bedroom$15,019.94
- North/South one bedroom$22,160.99
- North/South large one bedroom$23,416.04
- North/South studio$19,380.99
- North/South large studio$21,005.94
- North/South shared four-bedroom$16,039.02
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Tallwood House · Brock Commons North · Brock Commons South
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
ExchangeVancouver$11,419.95–$21,1872026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Nano suite · Studio · Large studio · Small one bedroom · One bedroom · Shared two-bedroom / townhouse · Shared four-bedroom
- Rates
- $11,419.95–$21,187
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 650 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Nano suite$11,419.95
- Studio$18,531.04
- Large studio$20,083.04
- Small one bedroom$20,467.05
- One bedroom$21,187
- Shared two-bedroom / townhouse$18,388
- Shared four-bedroom$15,335.05
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Not researched
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
ThunderbirdVancouver$12,133.95–$19,329.052026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Studio, A/E/D/H · Studio, Q/R · One bedroom, F/M/G · Shared two-bedroom unit · Shared four-bedroom unit
- Rates
- $12,133.95–$19,329.05
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 634 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Studio, A/E/D/H$15,678.01
- Studio, Q/R$19,091.05
- One bedroom, F/M/G$19,329.05
- Shared two-bedroom unit$13,147
- Shared four-bedroom unit$12,133.95
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Cassiar (1000 block) · Monashee (2000 block) · Selkirk (3000 block) · Coast (4000 block) · Hazelton (5000 block)
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Fairview CrescentVancouver$8,133–$13,9612026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Small single in shared unit · Single in shared unit · One bedroom
- Rates
- $8,133–$13,961
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 772 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Small single in shared unit$8,133
- Single in shared unit$8,763
- One bedroom$13,961
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Not researched
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Ritsumeikan-UBC HouseVancouver$9,1102026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single in shared unit
- Rates
- $9,110
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 5, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 205 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Single in shared unit$9,110
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Not researched
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Acadia ParkVancouver$1,393–$2,375Monthly rent, 2026–27
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Studio · One bedroom · One bedroom, highrise · One bedroom, Point Grey/Sopron · One bedroom, Spirit Park · One bedroom + den, highrise · One bedroom + den, Point Grey/Sopron · One bedroom + den, Spirit Park · Two bedroom, President's Row one level · Two bedroom, President's Row two levels · Two bedroom townhouse one bath · Two bedroom townhouse 1.5 baths · Two bedroom, Point Grey/Sopron · Two bedroom, Spirit Park/Acadia House · Three bedroom townhouse · Three bedroom, Spirit Park/Acadia House · Four bedroom townhouse 1.5 baths · Four bedroom townhouse 2.5 baths
- Rates
- $1,393–$2,375
- Contract period
- Monthly rent, 2026–27
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional UBCcard Value Plan; accommodation has a kitchen.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Studio$1,393
- One bedroom$1,531
- One bedroom, highrise$1,597
- One bedroom, Point Grey/Sopron$1,592
- One bedroom, Spirit Park$1,636
- One bedroom + den, highrise$1,689
- One bedroom + den, Point Grey/Sopron$1,827
- One bedroom + den, Spirit Park$1,882
- Two bedroom, President's Row one level$1,648
- Two bedroom, President's Row two levels$1,697
- Two bedroom townhouse one bath$1,973
- Two bedroom townhouse 1.5 baths$2,003
- Two bedroom, Point Grey/Sopron$1,901
- Two bedroom, Spirit Park/Acadia House$1,956
- Three bedroom townhouse$2,121
- Three bedroom, Spirit Park/Acadia House$2,196
- Four bedroom townhouse 1.5 baths$2,304
- Four bedroom townhouse 2.5 baths$2,375
Who can apply
Student families only.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Acadia Park Townhouses · Acadia Park Highrise · President’s Row · Acadia House · Sopron House · Point Grey Apartments · Spirit Park Apartments
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Fraser HallVancouver$12,2672026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single in six-bedroom unit
- Rates
- $12,267
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 132 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional UBCcard Value Plan; accommodation has a kitchen.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Single in six-bedroom unit$12,267
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Fraser Hall, 2550 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Green CollegeVancouver$11,104.06–$18,836.992026–27 · September 1, 2026–August 15, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single · Studio · Large studio
- Rates
- $11,104.06–$18,836.99
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 1, 2026–August 15, 2027
- Capacity
- 100 resident members, per the current College membership overview
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Compulsory resident plan: five breakfasts and five dinners weekly; common kitchen outside meal times. Special dietary accommodation is limited and must be discussed before applying.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Single$11,104.06
- Studio$15,050.97
- Large studio$18,836.99
Who can apply
Graduate students, postdoctoral and visiting scholars; college admission requirements apply.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Not researched
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Iona HouseVancouver$14,279.05–$21,419.052026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Studio · One bedroom · Large one bedroom · Small shared two-bedroom · Shared two-bedroom
- Rates
- $14,279.05–$21,419.05
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 23 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Studio$16,379.04
- One bedroom$18,898.99
- Large one bedroom$21,419.05
- Small shared two-bedroom$14,279.05
- Shared two-bedroom$15,958.97
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Iona Building, 6000 Iona Drive, Vancouver BC
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬVancouver$15,646–$20,482.042026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Studio · Large studio · Shared four-bedroom
- Rates
- $15,646–$20,482.04
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · May 1, 2026–April 28, 2027
- Capacity
- 744 beds
- Campus
- Vancouver
Meal plan
Optional meal plan; residence suites have kitchens.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Studio$18,906.96
- Large studio$20,482.04
- Shared four-bedroom$15,646
Who can apply
Degree-program registration and good standing required. Shared units and self-contained suites: normally age 19 by December 31; previous UBC first-year residents may access shared units below 19.
- Operator
- UBC Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- q̓əlɬaləməcən leləm̓ (Orca House) · qʷta:yθən leləm̓ (Sturgeon House) · sɬewət̕ leləm̓ (Herring House) · təməs leləm̓ (Sea Otter House) · sqimək̓ʷ leləm̓ (Octopus House)
Published room fees, excluding parking. Rates subject to UBC Board of Governors approval.
Lower CascadesOkanagan$8,383–$8,8042026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- A/B/C single in four-bedroom suite · D single in four-bedroom suite
- Rates
- $8,383–$8,804
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Voluntary meal plans available; not included in room fee.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- A/B/C single in four-bedroom suite$8,383
- D single in four-bedroom suite$8,804
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Cascades A, 3212 University Way, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades B, 3200 University Way, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades C, 3188 University Way, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades D, 3176 University Way, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades E, 3174 Lower Residence Lane, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades F, 3192 Lower Residence Lane, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades G, 3210 Lower Residence Lane, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
Upper CascadesOkanagan$8,383–$8,8042026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- A/B/C single in four-bedroom suite · D single in four-bedroom suite
- Rates
- $8,383–$8,804
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Voluntary meal plans available; not included in room fee.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- A/B/C single in four-bedroom suite$8,383
- D single in four-bedroom suite$8,804
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Cascades H, 3153 Upper Residence Place, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades I, 3132 Upper Residence Place, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades J, 3133 Upper Residence Place, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8 · Cascades K, 3152 Upper Residence Place, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
Monashee PlaceOkanagan$8,164–$12,0102026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Studio · One bedroom · Single in four-bedroom suite
- Rates
- $8,164–$12,010
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Voluntary meal plans available; not included in room fee.
- Requirement
- Not required
- Residence package
- Meals charged separately
- Studio$9,986
- One bedroom$12,010
- Single in four-bedroom suite$8,164
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. Studio and one-bedroom residents must be 19 by December 31; four-bedroom suites have no minimum age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Monashee Place, 1267 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
Similkameen PlaceOkanagan$14,178.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single traditional
- Rates
- $14,178.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- 166 beds
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single traditional$14,178.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Similkameen Place, 1263 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
CassiarOkanagan$15,367.02–$15,789.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite · Single solo
- Rates
- $15,367.02–$15,789.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$15,367.02
- Single solo$15,789.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Cassiar, 1337 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
NicolaOkanagan$15,367.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite
- Rates
- $15,367.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$15,367.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Nicola, 1290 International Mews, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
PurcellOkanagan$15,367.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite
- Rates
- $15,367.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$15,367.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Purcell, 1323 International Mews, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
KalamalkaOkanagan$15,367.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite
- Rates
- $15,367.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$15,367.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Kalamalka, 1240 International Mews, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
ValhallaOkanagan$15,367.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite
- Rates
- $15,367.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$15,367.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Valhalla, 1311 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
SkeenaOkanagan$15,996.02–$16,418.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite · Single solo
- Rates
- $15,996.02–$16,418.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$15,996.02
- Single solo$16,418.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Skeena, 1320 International Mews, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
NechakoOkanagan$16,420.02–$16,841.022026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
Rooms and rates
- Room types
- Single-connected semi-suite · Single solo
- Rates
- $16,420.02–$16,841.02
- Contract period
- 2026–27 · September 2, 2026–April 24, 2027
- Capacity
- Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
- Campus
- Okanagan
Meal plan
Mandatory residence meal plan included in contract total.
- Requirement
- Required
- Residence package
- Meals included
- Single-connected semi-suite$16,420.02
- Single solo$16,841.02
Who can apply
Undergraduates must retain at least 18 Winter Session credits, nine per term; graduates require confirmed full-time status. No minimum residence age.
- Operator
- UBC Okanagan Student Housing and Community Services
- Building group
- Nechako, 1255 International Mews, Kelowna BC V1V 1V8
Full Winter Session contract total; parking fees excluded.
Placement and contract terms
Vancouver residence offers and waitlist
The residence application fee is $50 and non-refundable. On a residence offer, pay the first instalment of residence fees and any meal plan by the offer deadline, typically within five to seven days. Applicants outside the Winter Session guarantee join a waitlist.
UBC Vancouver residence offer payments and waitlistsUBC Vancouver $50 residence application feeOkanagan residence offers and payment
The residence application fee is $50 and non-refundable. On a residence offer, pay the deposit or first instalment by the date in your email. That deadline and payment apply to the specific offer.
UBC Okanagan residence acceptance payment rulesUBC Okanagan $50 residence application feeOkanagan returning students · 2027–28 Winter Session
Current UBC students apply by February 1. Available beds are allocated through a random selection process. Applicants who do not receive an offer go on a waitlist.
UBC Okanagan 2027–28 Winter Session residence applicationUBC Okanagan 2027–28 returning-student residence processOkanagan first-year placement
Most first-year students are placed in traditional residences. Some are assigned to Monashee Place or Lower or Upper Cascades suites as space allows. Undergraduate residents generally need nine credits in each Winter Session term.
UBC Okanagan first-year residences and meal-plan optionsUBC Okanagan residence eligibility and first-year priorityVancouver Lower Mall Precinct
UBC plans to open the new graduate-focused residence in phases in 2028 and 2029. Construction can affect nearby rooms at Marine Drive, Ponderosa Commons and Place Vanier.
UBC Vancouver Lower Mall Precinct construction and opening phasesOkanagan first-year guarantee criteria · 2027–28 Winter Session
The standard guarantee is for students entering directly from high school or CEGEP who graduated within the past year and have completed no post-secondary coursework. UBCO lists separate consideration for newly admitted international undergraduates in first or second year, excluding post-baccalaureate programs.
UBC Okanagan first-year residence eligibility and international considerationsUBC Okanagan 2027–28 Winter Session residence applicationOkanagan housing for students with children · 2026–27 Winter Session contract
The current Okanagan contract excludes students living with their children from the residences it covers, including Monashee Place and Cascades. UBC Okanagan publishes an off-campus rental guide for the Kelowna area.
UBC Okanagan 2026–27 Winter Session residence contractUBC Okanagan Kelowna-area rental guidePublished housing tariffs
Per month during the academic-year term
St. Andrew’s Hall at UBC Vancouver, separately operated. The operator publishes starting prices for the academic-year term and excludes parking permits. The prices do not name an academic year.
- Coed Quad ApartmentOne adult, with shared common areas.From $1,080/ Per private bedroom
- Studio ApartmentOne adult.From $1,480/ Per apartment
- One Bedroom ApartmentThe operator identifies a two-adult layout.From $1,670/ Per apartment
- Two Bedroom ApartmentThe operator identifies a two-adult, two-child layout.From $2,580/ Per apartment
- Townhouse ApartmentThe operator identifies a two-adult, two-child layout.From $2,362/ Per apartment
Dining halls
Pritchard Dining HallOkanagan campus · Nechako ResidenceAll-you-care-to-eat
- Meal style
- All-you-care-to-eat
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Nechako Residence
- Hours
- 2026–27 academic year. Monday–Friday, 7 am–10 pm. Weekends and holidays, 8 am–9:30 pm.
- Dietary options
- Plant-based and made-without-gluten options. Ask staff about allergens.
Visitors can pay per entry. Reading Week and exam hours vary. Closed over December break.
UBC Okanagan Pritchard Dining Hall and 2026–27 hoursFind dining location
Cafés and food counters
GatherVancouver campus · Place Vanier ResidenceAll-you-care-to-eat
- Meal style
- All-you-care-to-eat
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Place Vanier Residence
- Hours
- Fall and winter: daily 7 am–10 pm; summer closed
- Dietary options
- Plant-based and made-without-gluten dishes; individual allergy/intolerance guidance from residence dietitians.
Open to visitors. 2026–27 winter break runs from after breakfast Dec 23 until dinner Jan 4.
UBC Vancouver All Access Dining rules and nutritional supportUBC Vancouver Gather hours and term datesFind dining locationFeastVancouver campus · Totem Park ResidenceAll-you-care-to-eat
- Meal style
- All-you-care-to-eat
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Totem Park Residence
- Hours
- Fall and winter: daily 7 am–10 pm; summer closed
- Dietary options
- Plant-based and made-without-gluten dishes; individual allergy/intolerance guidance from residence dietitians.
Open to visitors. 2026–27 winter break runs from after breakfast Dec 23 until dinner Jan 4.
UBC Vancouver All Access Dining rules and nutritional supportUBC Vancouver Feast hours and term datesFind dining locationOpen KitchenVancouver campus · Orchard Commons ResidenceAll-you-care-to-eat
- Meal style
- All-you-care-to-eat
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Orchard Commons Residence
- Hours
- Fall and winter: daily 7 am–10 pm; summer closed
- Dietary options
- Plant-based and made-without-gluten dishes; individual allergy/intolerance guidance from residence dietitians.
Open to visitors. 2026–27 winter break runs from after breakfast Dec 23 until dinner Jan 4.
UBC Vancouver All Access Dining rules and nutritional supportUBC Vancouver Open Kitchen hours and term datesFind dining locationAvenue C StoreVancouver campus · Neville Scarfe BuildingSelf-checkout market
- Meal style
- Self-checkout market
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Neville Scarfe Building
- Hours
- Daily, midnight–11:55 pm.
Booster JuiceVancouver campus · UBC Life BuildingQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · UBC Life Building
Browns CrafthouseVancouver campus · 6111 University BoulevardRestaurant
- Meal style
- Restaurant
- Location
- Vancouver campus · 6111 University Boulevard
Corner StoreVancouver campus · UBC BookstoreGrab and go
- Meal style
- Grab and go
- Location
- Vancouver campus · UBC Bookstore
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 am–6 pm. Saturday, 10 am–5 pm. Sunday closed.
DaBaoVancouver campus · Irving K. Barber Learning CentreGrab and go
- Meal style
- Grab and go
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
DL Chicken ShackVancouver campus · 6065 University BoulevardQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · 6065 University Boulevard
Gage MarketVancouver campus · Walter Gage ResidenceSelf-checkout market
- Meal style
- Self-checkout market
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Walter Gage Residence
Open to the public. The operator lists near-24-hour access.
UBC Vancouver Gage Market venue pageFind dining location
Great Dane CoffeeVancouver campus · Walter Gage ResidenceCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Walter Gage Residence
Grocery CheckoutVancouver campus · AMS Student NestGrab and go
- Meal style
- Grab and go
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest
Harvest MarketVancouver campus · Ponderosa CommonsMarket
- Meal style
- Market
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Ponderosa Commons
Hero | HarvestVancouver campus · Brock CommonsMarket
- Meal style
- Market
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Brock Commons
Hero Coffee + MarketVancouver campus · Orchard CommonsCafé and market
- Meal style
- Café and market
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Orchard Commons
Kyros KitchenVancouver campus · AMS Student NestQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest
MercanteVancouver campus · Ponderosa CommonsRestaurant
- Meal style
- Restaurant
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Ponderosa Commons
Pacific PokeVancouver campus · UBC Life BuildingQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · UBC Life Building
Perugia Italian CaffèVancouver campus · Life Sciences CentreCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Life Sciences Centre
Pho RealVancouver campus · 2366 Main MallRestaurant
- Meal style
- Restaurant
- Location
- Vancouver campus · 2366 Main Mall
PrestoVancouver campus · David Lam Research CentreQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · David Lam Research Centre
Starbucks BookstoreVancouver campus · UBC BookstoreCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · UBC Bookstore
Starbucks KaiserVancouver campus · Fred Kaiser BuildingCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Fred Kaiser Building
Starbucks LifeVancouver campus · UBC Life BuildingCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · UBC Life Building
Steve’s Poké BarVancouver campus · 5990 University BoulevardQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · 5990 University Boulevard
Stir It Up CaféVancouver campus · Buchanan Block ACafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Buchanan Block A
SubwayVancouver campus · UBC Life BuildingQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · UBC Life Building
TEADOTVancouver campus · AMS Student NestCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest
Tim Hortons David LamVancouver campus · David Lam Research CentreCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · David Lam Research Centre
Tim Hortons ForestryVancouver campus · Forest Sciences CentreCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Forest Sciences Centre
Tim Hortons q̓əlɬaləməcən leləm̓ (Orca House)Vancouver campus · Orca HouseCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · Orca House
Triple O’sVancouver campus · David Lam Research CentreQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · David Lam Research Centre
Gallery Patio & LoungeVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Level 4Restaurant
- Meal style
- Restaurant
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Level 4
Operated by the AMS.
UBC AMS Gallery Patio & Lounge location and hoursFind dining locationBlue Chip CafeVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Main floorCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Main floor
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 7 am–7 pm. Saturday–Sunday, 9 am–5 pm.
Operated by the AMS.
UBC AMS Blue Chip Cafe location and hoursFind dining locationGrand Noodle EmporiumVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower levelQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower level
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm. Weekends closed.
Operated by the AMS.
UBC AMS Grand Noodle Emporium location and hoursFind dining location
Honour Roll SushiVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Main floorQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Main floor
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 10:30 am–4 pm. Weekends closed.
Operated by the AMS.
UBC AMS Honour Roll Sushi location and hoursFind dining locationThe DellyVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower levelQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower level
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–7 pm. Weekends closed.
Seoul HotdogVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, ExteriorQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Exterior
- Hours
- Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday, 11 am–8 pm. Wednesday, 11 am–9 pm. Saturday–Sunday, 1–7 pm.
Fresh SliceVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower levelQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower level
- Hours
- Daily, 10 am–11 pm.
El CartelVancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower levelQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Vancouver campus · AMS Student Nest, Lower level
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 11 am–7 pm.
Comma CafeOkanagan campus · The CommonsCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Okanagan campus · The Commons
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–7 pm. Weekends closed.
Orchard ConvenienceOkanagan campus · Nechako ResidenceMarket
- Meal style
- Market
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Nechako Residence
Rocket BistroOkanagan campus · Engineering, Management & Education BuildingQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Engineering, Management & Education Building
- Hours
- Academic term. Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–2 pm. Weekends closed.
SpoonOkanagan campus · Arts BuildingQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Arts Building
Operates during the academic year.
UBC Okanagan Spoon venue pageFind dining locationStarbucks Fipke CentreOkanagan campus · Fipke CentreCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Fipke Centre
Tim Hortons Administration BuildingOkanagan campus · Administration BuildingQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Administration Building
Full-service location.
UBC Okanagan Tim Hortons Administration Building venue pageFind dining locationTim Hortons ExpressOkanagan campus · Okanagan LibraryCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Okanagan campus · Okanagan Library
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–3 pm. Weekends closed.
The WellOkanagan campus · University CentrePub
- Meal style
- Pub
- Location
- Okanagan campus · University Centre
Students’ Union Okanagan dining outlet.
UBC Okanagan Fall 2026 campus dining directory confirmationFind dining locationKoi SushiOkanagan campus · University CentreQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Okanagan campus · University Centre
Students’ Union Okanagan dining outlet.
UBC Okanagan Fall 2026 campus dining directory confirmationFind dining locationFusion ExpressOkanagan campus · University CentreQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Okanagan campus · University Centre
Students’ Union Okanagan dining outlet.
UBC Okanagan Fall 2026 campus dining directory confirmationFind dining locationJ’s CaféOkanagan campus · University CentreCafé
- Meal style
- Café
- Location
- Okanagan campus · University Centre
Students’ Union Okanagan dining outlet.
UBC Okanagan Fall 2026 campus dining directory confirmationFind dining locationRotating campus food trucksOkanagan campus · University Way by The CommonsQuick service
- Meal style
- Quick service
- Location
- Okanagan campus · University Way by The Commons
- Hours
- Weekdays at lunch during the academic term. Check the rotating schedule.
Meal plans and dietary needs
- Mandatory meal plans
- Place Vanier, Totem Park and Orchard Commons require All Access Dining, with unlimited entries to Feast, Gather and Open Kitchen. UBC Vancouver All Access Dining rules and nutritional support
- Cooking and optional plans
- First-year placements in Ritsumeikan-UBC House and Gage have full kitchens and an optional discounted dining-hall swipe bundle. UBC Vancouver All Access Dining rules and nutritional support
- Partner and college dining
- School-wide policy not researched
- Dietary and accessibility needs
- Plant-based and made-without-gluten dishes are available; residence dietitians provide individual allergy/intolerance advice. UBC Vancouver All Access Dining rules and nutritional support
Costs
Fee category
| Fee category | Canadian students | International · Entering 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Science · Year 1 · 37 credits | $7,647.53 | $66,199.66 |
| Arts · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $51,530.40 |
| Commerce · Year 1 · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $66,678.30 |
| Computer Science · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $53,082.00 |
| Science · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $53,082.00 |
| Kinesiology · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $53,082.00 |
| Forestry and Natural Resources · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $53,082.00 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $53,082.00 |
| Dental Hygiene · 33-credit tuition reference | $6,820.77 | $58,390.20 |
| Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism · 30 credits | $9,992.70 | $51,905.40 |
| Fine Arts · 30 credits | $6,200.70 | $51,530.40 |
Published cost estimate
2026–27 · Vancouver · Published first-year full course load · CAD
Canadian students example · Choose your category
Tuition$7,647.53
Books and supplies$800
ResidenceResidence
Meal planNot estimatedEstimated subtotal$8,447.53
Student fees and dual-degree tuition extra
Housing and meals are outside this estimate.
Campus, city and student life
>350Student clubsVancouverThe AMS (UBC's student society) states "over 350 clubs" rather than an exact count. Covers the Vancouver campus student society.AMS Student Society of UBC Vancouver: Clubs
26Varsity teamsVancouverUBC Vancouver Thunderbird teams; Okanagan Heat teams are outside this count.UBC Vancouver varsity team count
14+Recreation programsReviewed programsCounted seven group-fitness, three cycling and four yoga/Pilates formats. Weekly sessions, facilities, memberships, intramural leagues, martial arts, aquatics, ice and tennis are outside this scoped lower bound. The page says group fitness runs year-round with a December 21 to January 3 break; the current changing timetable is separate.UBC Vancouver current group-fitness Activities tables
Visit UBC
- Vancouver campus: 6200 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
- Okanagan campus: 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Libraries
Details for Asian LibraryAsian Library
Asian Centre, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan- Details for David Lam Management Research Library
David Lam Management Research Library
Sauder School of Business, 2033 Main Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan - Details for Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
1961 East Mall, Vancouver. Hosts Music, Art and Architecture Library, Chapman Learning Commons, Rare Books and Special Collections, Chung collection, University Archives and Digitization Centre.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan 
Details for Music, Art & Architecture LibraryMusic, Art & Architecture Library
Level 3, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan- Details for Koerner Library
Koerner Library
Walter C. Koerner Library, 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan - Details for Law Library
Law Library
1822 East Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan - Details for Woodward Library
Woodward Library
2198 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan - Details for X̱wi7x̱wa Library
X̱wi7x̱wa Library
First Nations House of Learning, 1985 West Mall, Vancouver.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan - Details for Biomedical Branch Library
Biomedical Branch Library
Diamond Health Care Centre, floor 2, 2775 Laurel Street at Vancouver General Hospital. After staffed hours and on weekends, building pass-holder access only.
UBC complete library service-location directory for Vancouver and Okanagan - Details for Okanagan Library
Okanagan Library
Okanagan campus, 3287 University Way, Kelowna. Regular hours are weekdays 7:30 am–10 pm and weekends 10 am–10 pm. Closed most statutory holidays.
UBC Okanagan Library regular hours and locations - Details for Innovation Library
Innovation Library
Within Okanagan Regional Library at 1380 Ellis Street, downtown Kelowna. Book this off-campus multipurpose space by appointment.
UBC Okanagan Innovation Library location and appointment access
Transit
- Details for UBC Exchange
UBC Exchange
Vancouver. TransLink serves campus, including the 99 B-Line and R4 RapidBus. Route 68 runs around campus.
UBC Vancouver campus transit 
Details for U-Pass BCU-Pass BC
Vancouver: the AMS lists $191.40 per academic term for the three-zone Metro Vancouver pass. Eligible students request it monthly on Compass. Cross-campus registrants check UBC’s eligibility rules.
UBC Vancouver AMS U-Pass BC cost and Compass activation
Details for UBC Accessibility ShuttleUBC Accessibility Shuttle
Vancouver’s free, shared campus service is for people whose mobility condition affects access. Reservations are required. TransLink’s accessible routes 68 and 70 separately serve campus locations from the Bus Exchange.
UBC Vancouver reservation-based accessibility shuttle and transit- Details for Okanagan U-Pass
Okanagan U-Pass
Kelowna: SUO lists $71 per term from September 2026 for assessed fall and winter members. Activate the pass in the Umo app or on a physical Umo card for Kelowna Regional Transit.
SUO Okanagan 2026–27 U-PASS fee and Umo activation - Details for UBC Okanagan Transit Exchange
UBC Okanagan Transit Exchange
BC Transit routes to the Kelowna campus include 97 Okanagan and 98 Rutland–UBCO Express. UBC lists links with Lake Country and Vernon. See BC Transit for current services.
BC Transit Kelowna current route catalogue and UBCO services - Details for Okanagan accessible transit
Okanagan accessible transit
UBC Okanagan links Kelowna Regional Transit HandyDART and publishes a separate U-Pass exemption route for eligible students.
UBC Okanagan accessible transit and eligible U-Pass exemptions
Athletic centres and gyms
Details for Recreation Centre NorthRecreation Centre North
Vancouver. Four-floor fitness centre, three gyms and a 200 m indoor track. Students can use the drop-in track free.
UBC Vancouver Recreation Centre North- Details for ARC Fitness Centre
ARC Fitness Centre
Vancouver. Fitness centre and multipurpose studio in the UBC Life Building. Fitness memberships cover ARC and Rec North.
UBC Vancouver fitness centres 
Details for UBC Aquatic CentreUBC Aquatic Centre
Vancouver. A 50 m competition pool, 25 m recreation pool and leisure pool. Students swim free at select drop-in sessions.
UBC Vancouver Aquatic Centre schedule- Details for Student Recreation Centre
Student Recreation Centre
Vancouver. Three-court gym and the BirdCoop Bouldering Centre. Student fitness memberships include climbing after orientation.
UBC Vancouver Student Recreation Centre - Details for Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Vancouver. Ice facility for hockey and skating programs.
UBC Vancouver Thunderbird Sports Centre - Details for UBC Tennis Centre
UBC Tennis Centre
Vancouver. Twelve indoor courts and one outdoor court, available to book.
UBC Vancouver Tennis Centre courts and bookings - Details for Hangar Fitness & Wellness Centre
Hangar Fitness & Wellness Centre
Okanagan Campus fitness centre with three lower-level studios. Check the recreation desk for membership and reservation terms.
UBC Okanagan Hangar facility and studios - Details for UBC Okanagan Gymnasium
UBC Okanagan Gymnasium
Kelowna gymnasium with an indoor walking and running track on the second floor. Check the operator for activity times and access.
UBC Okanagan gymnasium and indoor track - Details for Nonis Sports Field
Nonis Sports Field
Okanagan. The Heat soccer turf. Students can drop in when the field is open and unbooked.
UBC Okanagan Nonis Sports Field use - Details for Okanagan outdoor recreation
Okanagan outdoor recreation
Okanagan Campus publishes beach volleyball, Commons and Nonis fields, campus trails and an outdoor fitness loop. Booking and public access vary by space.
UBC Okanagan outdoor facilities, field and trail inventory - Details for BirdCoop Bouldering Centre
BirdCoop Bouldering Centre
Vancouver’s BirdCoop bouldering centre has reopened. UBC Recreation publishes separate membership and drop-in access.
UBC Vancouver reopened BirdCoop bouldering and access - Details for UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre
UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre
Vancouver indoor baseball training facility beside Tourmaline West Stadium. Access depends on programme or booking.
UBC Vancouver full sport facility directory - Details for Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre
Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre
Vancouver rugby venue with bookings and special events through UBC Sport Facilities.
UBC Vancouver full sport facility directory - Details for John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
The separately located university rowing venue is listed by Vancouver UBC Sport Facilities. Event and rowing access are operator specific.
UBC Vancouver full sport facility directory - Details for Thunderbird Park
Thunderbird Park
Vancouver grass and turf fields, track and field facilities and Tourmaline West Stadium.
UBC Vancouver full sport facility directory - Details for Thunderbird Stadium
Thunderbird Stadium
Vancouver home of UBC football with an artificial-turf playing surface.
UBC Vancouver full sport facility directory
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