University of British Columbia

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University of British Columbia[edit | edit source]

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia's oldest university. The university ranks among the top 20 public universities worldwide and is consistently recognized as a leading institution in Canada.

History[edit | edit source]

The University of British Columbia was established in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia. It became the University of British Columbia in 1915. The university's first classes were held in the Fairview neighborhood of Vancouver in 1915, but it moved to its current location at Point Grey in 1925.

Early Years[edit | edit source]

The university's first president, Frank Wesbrook, played a significant role in its early development. The original campus plan was designed by the architectural firm Sharp and Thompson.

Expansion and Development[edit | edit source]

UBC expanded significantly after World War II, with the construction of new buildings and the establishment of new faculties. The university's Okanagan campus was opened in 2005, further expanding its reach.

Campuses[edit | edit source]

Vancouver Campus[edit | edit source]

The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore Mountains. It is home to numerous faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Sauder School of Business.

Okanagan Campus[edit | edit source]

The Okanagan campus, located in Kelowna, offers a smaller, more intimate learning environment. It provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Academics[edit | edit source]

UBC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is known for its research output and has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.

Research[edit | edit source]

UBC is a leading research institution, with significant contributions in fields such as sustainability, health sciences, and technology. The university is home to several research centers and institutes.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

UBC has produced many notable alumni, including:

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Coat of Arms

  • UBC Logo

  • Fairview Campus (c. 1917)

  • Proposed Plan for Point Grey Campus

  • Carleton President Tory

  • Raven and the First Men

  • Aerial View of UBC

  • Irving K. Barber Library

  • Vancouver School of Theology

  • UBC Okanagan

  • Koerner Library

  • UBC Law at Allard Hall

  • Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

  • New Student Union Building

  • Interior of the Student Union Building

  • UBC Bookstore

  • Gage Residence

  • Dene Totem Park

  • Marine Drive Residence

  • Orchard Commons

  • Olympic Hockey at UBC

  • Indoor Climbing at the Student Union Building

  • UBC Rose Garden

  • Engineering Cairn

  • Justin Trudeau

  • Kim Campbell

  • John Turner

  • Kiril Petkov

  • Robert Mundell

  • Bertram Brockhouse

  • Scylla: A Book of the Dead

  • Jeff Wall

  • Right Livelihood Award

  • Beverley McLachlin

  • Bjarni Tryggvason

  • UBC Escutcheon

  • University of British Columbia

  • University of British Columbia

  • UBC Fairview campus (c. 1917)

  • Sharp and Thompson proposed plan for the UBC Point Grey campus

  • Carleton pres Tory

  • Raven and the first men

  • UBC aerial view

  • Irving K. Barber Library

  • Vancouver school of theology (UBC 2009)

  • Engineering Management and Education (UBC Okanagan)

  • Koerner Library UBC

  • UBC Law at Allard Hall

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