Why did other students choose UBC?

Erica Qureshi

"There are many reasons why UBC was the best school for me to pursue my MD/PhD. One of the biggest is getting to learn from my supervisor Dr. Quynh Doan. I was, and continue to be, inspired by her mentorship and commitment to complete high-...

Jess Tran

"I started to get involved with engineering education projects during my last two years of undergrad and through those experiences, found my amazing co-supervisors, Dr. Agnes d’Entremont and Dr. Robyn Newell. Also, having completed my undergrad...

Louise Ramos

"Growing up in Canada, you always hear about how amazing UBC is and how innovative and progressive the research environment is. And after being here, I can attest to the incredible research being conducted around me and all the cool equipment/...

Michelle Chang

"Since I did my undergrad at UBC, I had an incredibly strong network of both professors and peers. I knew that because a lot of their research focuses aligned with my own, I could collaborate with them in meaningful and helpful ways. Overall,...

Sangeetha Kasturi

"Picking UBC for my graduate studies was an obvious choice for me. I did my undergraduate degree at UBC, but having grown up in BC, I also spent time interacting with the research community in high school. The research community at UBC is one...

Katherine Marchant

"I completed my Bachelor's of Arts at UBC so I was already familiar with the campus and the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS). I chose UBC because of its proximity to my family and its many green spaces. My maternal...

Max Abercrombie

"I originally came to UBC for my undergrad in Kinesiology and to play on the rugby team. As UBC has been my home for the past four years, I was eager to stay. Additionally, I had been lucky enough to gain experience with research in my undergrad...

Cal Rosete

"What initially drew me to UBC was its proximity to my hometown, Calgary, Alberta, but it was the nature and research topics that convinced me to stay for graduate school. Nothing beats evenings at the beach, or being a short ferry away from a...

Yao Zhang

"It was trivial for me to pursue graduate studies at UBC. Not only is UBC a renowned university for research excellence, but it is also a central hub for lipid nanoparticle research. Notably, the use of lipid nanoparticles for gene delivery was...

Ariana Shivji

"I fell in love with the city of Vancouver at an early age! I knew that it would be important to me to enjoy the city that I was attending school in, so UBC quickly became one of my top choices for graduate school. Additionally, having the...

Maggie Chong

"Growing up in Vancouver, I often heard about UBC from friends and family, and it quickly became a university I admired. During high school, I attended several Girls in Engineering workshops hosted by the Faculty of Applied Science and Women in...

Isabella DiBerardino

"I decided to study at UBC because I wanted to have both a great educational and life experience. I always knew that I wanted to pursue further studies after my undergrad, which is one of the reasons I attended my hometown university first...

Edward Sun

"I really enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in UBC's Biology Program and decided that I wasn't ready to leave in my final year before graduating. UBC has one of the best botany departments in the world and I was eager to continue my...

Amie Orsetti

"UBC offers a lot of potential to graduate students, and I was really drawn to the immense opportunities I knew would come with being a student here. The faculty experience, emphasis on research excellence, and reputation of the counselling...

Brianna Bristow

"I chose to wait until after the COVID-19 pandemic had calmed down before pursuing grad school. During this time, I was fortunate to secure a position as a research technician in Dr. Mark Cembrowski’s lab. I enjoyed the multidisciplinary...

Caroline Stampliaka

"Continuing advanced studies at UBC was my primary choice and an obvious decision, as I had incredibly positive experiences during my bachelor's degree here. I also decided to continue my studies at UBC because of the significant opportunity to...

Wole Olayinka

"I knew that if I was going to pursue an MFA, it had to be at a top university with a well-regarded program. I wasn’t just after a degree; I wanted to join a community that would push my limits and expand my storytelling. So finding a program...

Gina McNeill

"I came to UBC to work with my current supervisor Dr. Beristain at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. After my undergraduate degree at Western University, I was interested in studying developmental biology with a more specific focus...

Johnathan Wong

"I chose to study at UBC because I had the opportunity to work under my research supervisor as a research programmer and really enjoyed the collaborative and innovative lab environment he cultivated. The positive experience I had in this setting...

Lauren Maier

"Growing up in Kelowna and starting my undergraduate degree at UBCO, I was exposed to all the program opportunities and supports that UBC has to offer. Even after moving to the University of Alberta, I continued to collaborate with many...

Sarah Ravoth

"I decided on UBC because it checked all my personal and academic boxes. I wanted to live somewhere with easy access to mountains and the outdoors, so I could make the most of my time outside of work. Academically, UBC has one of the best...

Oliver Tong

"Throughout my undergraduate degree, I had the privilege of working with many amazing professors at UBC. Going to graduate school here allows me to continue doing that. UBC is also located in an amazing location. There are not many places where...

Michelle Lu

"I chose to pursue graduate studies at UBC because of the extremely supportive faculty at the School of Population and Public Health, the innovative research that is being done in the field of occupational and environmental health and the...

Christina Whang

"Given the clinical focus of my research, UBC's affiliated hospital campuses, such as Vancouver General Hospital, offer a professional research environment with essential testing equipment and resources for my projects. Being based in a hospital...

Andrew David Gunter

"It's hard to go wrong with a university surrounded by the most beautiful parts of Canada that also has plentiful resources for conducting top-quality research. Before applying to UBC, I visited Vancouver and the UBC campus; I could see myself...

Alyssa Izatt

"I wanted to pursue my grad studies in a place where I would have the chance to grow as an academic and researcher, and I felt like UBC would provide me the opportunities to accomplish these goals. Being at UBC also allowed me to do some...

Samuel Tobias

"As someone born and raised in British Columbia, the drug poisoning crisis is deeply personal. I chose UBC not only because of its reputation for excellence in public health research, but also because of the university’s commitment to tackling...

Alexandria Shaw

"I really enjoyed both the research topic(s) and techniques I was researching/using in the Burke lab. Dr. Burke had recently become an adjunct professor in UBC’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and was recruiting a joint...

Marsha Masseau

"I met MFA alumna Natalie Morrill, the award-winning author of The Ghost Keeper. She spoke highly of her UBC experience, adding that many of her cohort went on to win awards in their respective genres. From that conversation, I was hooked and...

Yu Tong (Emily) Tang

"I decided to study at UBC because of the dedicated faculty and staff. The community is vibrant, and many resources are available to help students succeed. UBC also offers many workshops and career development opportunities, all free for...

Alexandra Rousseau

"In all honesty, I picked UBC because there was a professor that I really wanted to work with, but once I got here, their lab was not what I had expected. I ended up changing research groups a year and a half into my degree for something better...

Lauren Grant

"UBC's School of Creative Writing is world-renowned and requires writers to work in various forms. The optional residency stream allows me to learn from incredible writers and professors without relocating to Vancouver when I have work and a...

Liam Murdock

"UBC was an easy choice to make. I applied and interviewed with many professors and schools, but the work Dr. Hodgson was pursuing and the reputation of the engineering program really appealed to me. Earning the Canada Graduate Scholarships -...

Scott McNeil

"I was lucky enough to have a co-operative education term at TRIUMF on UBC campus. At TRIUMF I was exposed to many new things, including new chemistry techniques, unique technology and many amazing researchers! I was also able to tour UBC's...

Andrew Thompson

"My supervisor, Dr. Shernaz Bamji, was the primary reason I decided to study at UBC. The Bamji lab specializes in techniques that I wanted to learn, including transcriptomics, proteomics, confocal and electron microscopy. The lab environment...

Chloe Grant

"UBC is close to home with a very strong support system in place for its Indigenous students. I am very proud to be Canadian, and UBC is one of the best institutions in the country. I also did my undergraduate degree at UBC as well, so the...

Claire Valeria Hein-Salvi

"Having already been a student at UBC, deciding to continue graduate-level education here was an easy one. During my undergraduate degree, I became embedded in UBC's community. UBC and its high-calibre professors helped shape who I am today. I...

Sahi Hajirawala

"Having been born and raised in Richmond, BC, I thoroughly enjoyed my undergraduate experience at UBC, which inspired my decision to continue my studies here. I was eager to work alongside renowned experts in addiction research, and UBC offers...

Olga Radivojevic

"Vancouver is known to be an active city, which is a fitting environment to conduct research in exercise physiology. On top of that, UBC offers excellent professional and social networking opportunities to further my research, career and...

Cassandra Andrew

"I was drawn to studying at UBC for a number of reasons. Of course, it is a highly renowned institution, and it is geographically located in a place that made sense for me at this time in my life as I travel back and forth between my main home...

Sarah Hanstock

"After completing my BSc (Honours Physiology) degree in Edmonton at the University of Alberta, I knew that I wanted to expand my opportunities by pursuing a graduate degree at a different institution. Not only did the University of British...

Emily Lawson

"Because a core component of my work is on Indian philosophy, my options were limited if I wanted to pursue the research questions that were most important to me. Few philosophy programs offered supervision in Indian philosophy when I applied,...

Katherine Huerne

"UBC is a world class institution which offers a renowned education. I was also drawn to the expertise and research scope of my supervisors, which was the primary reason I chose to pursue a doctoral degree. "

Elijah Foran

"I decided to study at UBC because I built a strong connection to both the campus and the city during my undergraduate degree in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. I love living in Vancouver — the landscapes are beautiful, and I love...

Chinenye Eze

"I was first drawn to UBC because I wanted to be supervised by and learn from a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law who specialized in bioethics and health law. I had done a master's degree in Nigeria but could not find a professor...

Zoë Golay

"I grew up in Vancouver, and I distinctly remember the first summer in my childhood where the city was affected by the smoke of nearby wildfires. Watching the fires get worse every year since has inspired me to combine my passion for chemistry...

Noah Brittain

"UBC is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in both Canada as well as the world. In part, this is due to the fact that it serves as a major research hub. This has allowed me to not only learn and work with world-leaders in my own...

Sierra Birthelmer

"One of the reasons I decided to study at the University of British Columbia was the sense of community at the school. The welcoming atmosphere and collaborative spirit among students and faculty really drew me in. There are so many...

Kodee Bao

"My support network is in Vancouver, such as my friends and family, which was a big factor for me when applying to graduate school. Having also done my undergraduate degree here, I have created many working relationships with mentors who provide...

Jessica Marques

"In my final year as a veterinary student, my thesis advisor, Dr. Ricarda Santos, referred me to Dr. Ronaldo Cerri for my undergraduate externship at UBC. During my time at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre, I was deeply impressed by...