SAT University Admissions Guide

The University of British Columbia

Also known as: UBC

Public school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Founded in 1908, UBC’s Vancouver (Point Grey) and Okanagan campuses collectively host over 66,000 students and receive an annual research budget exceeding $893 million. As a member of the U15 group of research universities, UBC houses major institutes including TRIUMF and the Max Planck Society in North America, and boasts notable alumni such as Nobel laureates and Rhodes scholars.

research oriented

public

U15

two‑campus

The University of British Columbia background

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Applicants from American secondary school curricula may optionally submit SAT or ACT scores without penalty, and standardized test scores are not required for admission to UBC.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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