University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada · QS World Rank #40
Living cost in Canada: CAD 22,895/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 90 | 21 |
Graduate School minimum for master's admission; individual graduate programmes may require higher. TOEFL on pre-2026 scale · official source
Verified programmes (4)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy EngineeringWork experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant energy-sector work experience after the bachelor's degree | Renewable Energy Engineering, Energy Transition | 12 moIntake: Sep | CAD 70,795/yr | See official page |
| Master of Food and Resource Economics | Agribusiness and Food Economics, Development Economics | 12 moIntake: Sep | CAD 58,266 total | See official page |
| Master of Public Health | Global Health, Health Systems Management | 24 moIntake: Sep | CAD 22,413/yr | TOEFL 100 (21) 0-120IELTS 7 (6.5) |
| Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs | Public Policy, Global Governance | 20 moIntake: Sep | CAD 94,427 total | TOEFL 100 (22) 0-120IELTS 7 (7) |
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
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What master's programmes does University of British Columbia offer?
We have verified 4 master's programmes at University of British Columbia against its official pages, concentrated in Renewable Energy Engineering, Energy Transition, Agribusiness and Food Economics, Development Economics, Global Health.
How much is international tuition at University of British Columbia?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about CAD 22,413–94,427. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University of British Columbia require?
University of British Columbia's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Canada as a student?
Student living costs in Canada are around CAD 22,895/yr (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of British Columbia?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Canada include: International Master's Award of Excellence (IMAE), Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.