Pre-university for high school students

It’s never too early to get a head start on preparing for life after high school. Exploring your academic or career interests in engaging university-level courses and programs before you graduate can help you make informed choices about your future. These opportunities not only build your knowledge and self-confidence but deliver practical skills that set you up for success at university or in your chosen career field. 

Our offering includes online and in-person courses and programs covering a wide variety of popular academic subjects and in-demand technology skills. Gain valuable insights about your unique strengths as you learn from industry experts, UBC professors and affiliated instructors. Whether you choose the flexibility of an online course or try an in-person program, you will meet other students from around the world. Be well prepared for your next chapter as you embrace new challenges and experiences in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

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