University of Northern B.C.
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities as ranked by 2018 Maclean’s magazine, and provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. We are also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.
Classroom instruction is delivered at the Prince George Campus and regional campuses in Fort St John, Terrace, and Quesnel. UNBC also enjoys an affiliation agreement with the Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a in the Nass Valley.
The Prince George Campus opened in 1994 and is situated on a hill overlooking the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The campus, which enjoys 299 days of sunshine a year, boasts a fitness centre featuring the longest indoor track at a B.C. university, a health & wellness centre (providing counselling and nursing services), student-run pub, Pride Centre, Women’s Centre, and interfaith chaplaincy. On-campus housing is just 207 steps from the heart of campus, with suites featuring four private bedrooms. On-campus childcare services are available for students with children.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
English Language Requirement - English is the primary language of instruction and communication at UNBC. If your first language is not English, you must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in the use of English to participate in classroom instruction and discussion as well as complete written assignments. See English Language Requirements for full details.
English Language Requirements
Summary
If English is not your first language, you may meet the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways (minimum score):
- Completed five consecutive years of education in English immediately before admission (i.e. within two years of application)
- Completed 2 full years of full-time post-secondary level studies (or equivalent) at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction
- A 70% final grade in English 12 or equivalent in the BC secondary system
- A 75% (B) grade in a university transferable English course
- TOEFL internet-based score of 90, with no sub-score less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking components
- IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than a 6.0 in any of the four modules
- A final grade of 2.00 ("C") or better in the UNBC English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170.
- A final grade of 2.00 ("C") or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP 4 program.
- A final grade of 2 or better in Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition or AP Literature & Composition
- A final grade of 3 or better in International Baccalaureate (IB) English A1 or A2 (higher or subsidiary level)
- MELAB score of 80, with a minimum 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) or the CAEL CE Assessment score of at least 70, with no subtest below 60
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA) with a grade of ("B") or better
- PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 65 overall score, with 60 reading, 60 writing, 60 listening, and 60 speaking
Note:
1. French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers are exempted from English language requirement for admission.
2. Click here for a full list of ways to meet the English language proficiency requirement.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
Details on admission requirements for BC Secondary School graduates can be found
here.
Out-of-Province
Details on admission requirements for students from other Canadian provinces are found
here.
BC Transfer Student
For details on admission as a Transfer Student, please check
here.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
For details on admission as a Transfer Student, please check
here.
Mature Student
For details on Mature Student admission, please check
here.
International Student
For details on International Student admission, please check
here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Information for other Admission Categories is found here.
These categories include:
- Mature Student Entry
- Interest Only (ie-taking courses for credit but not a credential)
- Special Entry
- Audit Only (ie-taking courses but not for credit)
- Studying at UNBC as a Visiting Student
- Dual High School/University Credit
How to Apply
For details on How to Apply, please check here.
