University of British Columbia

Overview

Quick answer: University of British Columbia is a public university in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offering bachelor's, master's, phd programmes. Indicative international tuition is CAD 40,000 to CAD 60,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for Canada is in our Canada guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for Canada

Students need a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution and, in most cases, a provincial attestation letter before applying for a study permit.

1. Choose a DLI and check PGWP eligibility of the programme.
2. Get the letter of acceptance and, if needed, the attestation letter.
3. Prepare funds (CAD 23,448 plus first-year tuition and travel).
4. Apply online on the IRCC portal; give biometrics at the visa application centre.
5. Complete the medical exam if asked.

Full Canada guide

Scholarships to look at

• Ask our counsellor about university and departmental awards.

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• University of British Columbia (official website)
• IRCC Study permit
• IRCC Proof of funds
• IRCC Work after graduation

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.