Step into your future on the beautiful UBC Vancouver campus
Home to more than 47,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate students, UBC Vancouver is a world-leading centre for teaching, learning and research excellence. Just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and surrounded by forests, mountains and ocean, the campus is an inspiring setting for Future Global Leaders students to experience university life firsthand.
Modern and multicultural, the city of Vancouver has a population of 2.5 million and one of the mildest climates in Canada. It’s known for its friendly urban energy and spectacular coastal landscapes.
A safe and vibrant community
UBC Vancouver is truly a “town-within-a-city,” offering endless amenities, including cafés, restaurants, libraries, museums, shops, medical services, recreation facilities, gardens and more. Students are welcome to explore the campus provided they follow the program’s safety guidelines.
UBC Aquatic Centre
Enjoy free access to the stunning new aquatic centre, featuring a 50 m competition pool, a 25 m recreational pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, 34-person hot tub, a steam room and a sauna.
Outstanding recreation
Check out drop-in activities like badminton, volleyball and basketball at the Student Rec Centre—free with your UBC Recreation Card. If you’re interested in the fitness gym, you can purchase a discounted gym membership.
Tasty food options
Meals are provided in the residence dining hall, and you can buy snacks or treats at the dozens of cafés, restaurants and shops on campus—whether it’s a Blue Chip cookie, Rain or Shine ice cream, or some all-important study fuel.
World-renowned museums
Sign up for a free tour of UBC’s on-campus museums: The Beaty Biodiversity Museum, home to Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton, and the Museum of Anthropology, which celebrates world arts and cultures with a focus on First Nations art and artifacts.
Medical services
A pharmacy, health clinic and hospital are all located on campus, making it easy to access care if you need it. The program’s wellness assistants can help with minor health concerns or accompany you to the appropriate medical services.
Places to gather
Campus libraries, the AMS Student Nest, outdoor commons and gardens—UBC offers ample places to study, hang out and soak in the stunning west coast scenery.