About University of Northern British Columbia Northwest Campus

The University of Northern British Columbia, founded in June 1990, is a research-intensive university associated with the International Association of Universities, Universities in Canada, U Sports, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the University of the Arctic in British Columbia. UNBC is one of Canada's best small institutes, located in the beautiful environment of northern British Columbia.

The Northwest campus boasts beautiful mountains, flowing rivers, and rare animals such as the Kermode bear. Terrace Campus and Prince Rupert Campus are the two campuses in the Northern British Columbia region. University of Northern British Columbia students can attend either campus.

University offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in cultures, health, economics, science, and the environment. UNBC is a friendly place with a warm, engaging, and supportive learning environment, in addition to developing and rewarding academic excellence.

University of Northern British Columbia Northwest Campus Services & Facilities

Students at UNBC are more than just a number; they are part of a close-knit community. Faculty and staff aim for educational excellence while offering students a personalized learning experience as one of Canada's best universities and top research-intensive universities. They're also known as Canada's Green University, and they value leading the way to a more stable world for everyone.

Students, alumni, and employers will benefit from the services provided by the UNBC Student Career Centre. A range of career services are available to students, including:

Offering workshops to help students prepare for job
Arranging employer recruiting and information sessions for students.
Participating in annual career fairs hosted on campus
Posting career opportunities for students
Posting part-time and full-time jobs for students
Arranging co-operative education work, term placements are just a few available services.

UNBC provides a secure and challenging learning environment where students may develop leadership abilities and push themselves beyond their comfort zones through academic debate, discussion, and extracurricular activities. Also, it provides opportunities for students to collaborate closely with faculty and staff on research projects and various initiatives that benefit students or address a need in the community, region, or far beyond.

University of Northern British Columbia Northwest Campus Accomodation

Housing at UNBC is more than simply a place to live during the school year; it's a convenient, safe, and welcoming community. The buildings, Neyoh and Keyoh, house approximately 500 students and provide fully furnished apartment-style living less than a five-minute walk from the core of campus.

University of Northern British Columbia Northwest Campus Scholarships

The University of Northern British Columbia offers various scholarships to students with a grade point average of 75 percent or higher. UNBC also provides grants and bursaries to help students with their expenses while also providing them with recognition for their outstanding performance.

University of Northern British Columbia Northwest Campus Notable Alumni

From six graduates in 1994 to nearly 16,000 now, the UNBC alumni group has risen significantly. The institute is tremendously proud of its alumni, who are making a positive difference in communities across the country and around the world as leaders. Notable alumni James Moore (Member of Parliament and Conservative Cabinet Member), Currie Dixon, (Yukon Legislative Assembly Member), Sonya Salomaa (Renowned actress), Shirley Bond (Canadian politician).

Fact & Figures

1990

Year of Establishment

University of Northern British Columbia Northwest Campus Admission Requirements

Admission to the University of Northern British Columbia - Northwest Campus is dependent on meeting specific criteria, which vary depending on the program to which a student applies.

Students should be at least 18 years old before taking admission.
Students should be proficient in English and must have taken IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, MELAB, PTE, or other equivalent exams.
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from all the academic institutions they have attended. If the transcripts are not in English, then students need to submit translated copies of the same along with the originals.

Criteria	Requirements
Minimum Age	18 years
Language Proficiency Test	IELTS Academic Exam, PTE, and TOEFL, Duolingo English Test score, MELAB.
Documents Required	Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions are required, Reference Letters.
Exams Accepted	Graduate Record Examination (GRE), GMAT
Intake	May, September, January

Note: International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, there can be some additional requirements while taking admission to the University of Northern British Columbia - Northwest Campus, depending on the program a student applies to.