University of British Columbia for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Direct entry available. UBC uses a comprehensive review — grades alone don't guarantee admission. Personal profile/essays matter.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: CA$42,000–CA$55,000. Application deadline: January 15.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: —/5.0. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Research-based Masters at UBC are notably affordable (CAD $5,500–$9,000/yr) and often include a stipend. Coursework Masters are more expensive.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: CA$5,500–CA$25,000. Application deadline: Varies — typically October–March per department. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: —/5.0 (First Class). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Most PhD students receive full funding. Vanier Scholarship available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
October–December for September entry
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)
by University of British Columbia · Undergraduate
Learn more →Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Government of Canada · Phd
Learn more →Ghana Scholarships Secretariat Award
by Ghana Government (Scholarships Secretariat) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does UBC accept Ghanaian WASSCE?
Yes — Ghanaian WASSCE is directly accepted. You need 6 credits at A1–C6 including English Language and Mathematics. For competitive programmes like Engineering or Commerce, aim for B3 or higher in relevant subjects.
Is UBC or University of Toronto better for Ghanaian students?
Both are excellent. UBC is slightly lower-ranked (#38 vs #25) but located in Vancouver — often rated among the world's most liveable cities. UBC's tuition is slightly lower. U of T has the Pearson Scholarship; UBC has the IMES. Your programme choice matters more than the ranking gap.
Is research Masters at UBC affordable?
Yes — research-based Masters at UBC cost only CAD $5,500–$9,000 per year and many research students receive a supervisor stipend on top.
Tips for Applying to UBC
UBC is Canada's second-highest-ranked university and Ghanaian WASSCE is directly accepted — no Foundation Year needed. Vancouver is an extraordinary place to study and live. The International Major Entrance Scholarship (up to CAD $40,000 total) is automatically considered for strong applicants. Research Masters programmes are particularly affordable and often funded.
Official source: University of British Columbia ↗Plan Your Canada Student Visa
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