Intercultural Studies

UBC Certificate

  • Online
  • $5,750 to $6,210

Developing your cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication skills and diversity and inclusion knowledge base will empower you to work with confidence to establish respectful and mutually productive relationships in corporate, education or community sectors.

The award-winning UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies is a part-time career development program that gives you the tools to work effectively in international and multicultural settings.

  • Format: 100% online and facilitator supported
  • Duration: Requires completion of five courses, part-time, totaling 200 hours to be completed within three years
  • Cost: Program cost ranges from $5,750 to $6,210
  • Apply anytime

Information Session October 29

Learn about the UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies and the UBC Micro-certificate in Diversity and Inclusion programs. Meet a graduate of the program and hear from a course facilitator, who share their experiences. 

Program details

Students and instructors discuss the UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies and its importance in today's society.

StrongerBC future skills grant

This program is eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant, which is open to most BC residents aged 19 years or older – and covers up to $3,500 for eligible programs at public post-secondary institutions. 

The StrongerBC future skills grant Management System is now open and accepting grant applications. Limited seats available.

Read more about eligibility and registration process

Apply for future skills grant

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