Located in the spectacular landscape of Northern British Columbia, UNBC is recognized nationally and internationally for outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore health, culture, business and the environment. Guided by our motto "En Cha Huna" interpreted from the First Nations Dalkeh language as "respecting all forms of life" our educational approach is inclusive and collaborative - staff, faculty, alumni and community leaders are committed to student success.
UNBC is a welcoming community, home to a friendly, social and supportive environment. One in four of our students receive a financial award from the $3 million in available scholarships and bursaries contributed by our generous donors. Small class sizes, hands-on learning and fantastic outdoor recreation have made UNBC the top choice for post-secondary education for almost thirty years. As Canada’s Green University™, we are leading the way to a more sustainable future for all. The student research experience is critical at UNBC. Programs such as the Undergraduate Research Experience Awards and the Undergraduate Experiential Service Learning Program are providing more students, at earlier stages in their academic careers, opportunities to engage in the research environment.
Canada's Maclean's magazine has ranked UNBC in the top three of the country's best small universities for eleven consecutive years. Internationally, the diversity of our student, staff and faculty has become a celebrated strength placing us in the top 5% of universities worldwide by Times Higher Education and in the top 250 in Elite Young Universities. As a research-intensive university, one of top 50 in Canada, we are proud to create a culture of innovative thinking for our students, and share outcomes of our teaching and research with the world.
UNBC offers a full range of programs to students such as bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. programs. The student experience is enhanced by opportunities for hands-on learning, international perspectives, and a focus on student outcomes. Instruction enriched by innovative research, the use of appropriate technology, and approaches to learning using multiple perspectives guide students to the careers of the future. Classes at UNBC are led by award-winning faculty and include practical sessions in advanced laboratories, field schools throughout northern BC, week-long intensive courses for students who may otherwise work full-time, web courses for ultimate flexibility, seminars in small groups, and lectures in state-of-the-art theatres.
