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Welcome to Graduate Studies at UBC

Canadian Immigration Updates

Review details about the recently announced changes to study and work permits that apply to master’s and doctoral degree students. Read more

As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

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6 tips to power through your final year in grad school

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

You’re so close to the finish line. Here are some tips that might be helpful for you to maximize your last year in grad school before you move on to explore the world!

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Faculty and graduate students receive funding for collaborative projects

Thursday, 13 November 2025

G+PS PhD Collab pilot program announces 2025 awardees.

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Share Your vision for enhancing the graduate student experience at UBC Vancouver

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Graduate students at UBC Vancouver are invited to a workshop co-hosted by the Provost’s Office and the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. 

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Strategic Priorities

Improving Student Funding
Promoting Excellence in Graduate Programs
Enhancing Graduate Supervision
Advancing Indigenous Inclusion
Supporting Student Development and Success
Reimagining Graduate Education
Enriching the Student Experience

Meet our alumni

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Jane Yuexian Wang
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Janet Mah
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Samantha Pineda Sierra
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Ajanthia Gunaratnam
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Upcoming Events

  • CliftonStrengths Assessment: Unlocking Your Strengths for Academic and Career Growth
    Wednesday, 26 November 2025
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Academic Experience: Designing Your Grad School/Career Strategy
    Wednesday, 3 December 2025
  • Overcoming Perfectionism
    Thursday, 5 February 2026
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Next Deadlines

  • Nominations for External Examiner form (April 30, 2026 Program End Date)
    Friday, 05 December 2025
  • Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examinations (December 31, 2025 Program End Date)
    Monday, 15 December 2025
  • Last Day for Acceptance of Final, Approved Doctoral Dissertation (December 31, 2025 Program End Date)
    Friday, 09 January 2026
  • Last day for G+PS approval of final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations for December 31 end date
    Friday, 09 January 2026
  • Last day for students to complete all program requirements for December 31 end date
    Friday, 09 January 2026
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Upcoming Awards

  • Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Master’s (CGRS M) Program
    December 1, 2025, 5:00PM PT
  • Department Awards
    Likely in December 2025
  • Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)
    Likely in December 2025
  • International Tuition Award
    Likely in December 2025
  • Graduate Student Travel and Research Dissemination Fund
    Likely in December 2025
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Meet our Students

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Darren Blackburn
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Ian Alexander
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Gordon Tao
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Jordan Seider
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Elizabeth Castle
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Geoffrey Woollard
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Oludolapo Makinde
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Emma Friesen
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