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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: UNBC, Canada’s Green University
Public school in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Founded in 1990 and a member of the University of the Arctic, UNBC’s main campus in Prince George is complemented by regional campuses in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Quesnel, and Fort St. John. The university enrolls about 3,656 students (2,927 undergraduates and 730 postgraduates) and offers programs across arts, sciences, education, business, and health. UNBC is renowned for its sustainability focus—branded "Canada’s Green University"—and for its strengths in environmental and northern studies. Maclean’s has ranked it Canada’s top Primarily Undergraduate university multiple times.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Admission is based on British Columbia secondary-school prerequisites and minimum grade-point averages for domestic applicants. International credentials are assessed for equivalency to BC standards, and while UNBC will consider standardized test results (e.g., SAT/ACT) for U.S.-patterned diplomas, submission of such scores is entirely optional.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Capilano University is a public teaching‑focused university in North Vancouver, British Columbia, offering over 100 programs and emphasizing community engagement.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Emily Carr University of Art + Design (stylized as ECUAD) is British Columbia’s public art and design university in Vancouver, specializing in interdisciplinary creative research and education.
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public undergraduate polytechnic institution in British Columbia offering over 140 career‑focused programs across five campuses in the Metro Vancouver region.
Colwood, British Columbia, Canada
Royal Roads University (RRU) is a public applied research university in Colwood, British Columbia, established in 1995 at the historic Hatley Park site, offering flexible blended learning programs for lifelong learners.
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada, established in 1965 and maintaining three campuses in Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses near Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, established in 1908 as one of Canada’s leading higher education institutions.
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