Why did other students choose UBC?

Shiva Zargar

"I chose UBC to conduct both my second master’s degree and Ph.D. research as it is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. I wanted to conduct my research at a university that is known worldwide for its high level of education and...

Kaitlyn Zinn

"I grew up in British Columbia, and the fish populations in this province are close to my heart. I wanted to work directly with the species I grew up with, and the Hinch lab at UBC is the perfect place to do so. Dr. Hinch works on many salmonid...

Jerry Achar

"Joining UBC was a great deal for me because the University has high academic standards and a global reputation for producing cutting-edge research, competent graduate students and world leaders, and providing a conducive environment for...

Dante Prado

"UBC houses one of the most thriving and exciting programs in my field, but also, Vancouver made sense for my partner's career. I should also note that many recommendations highlighted the campus's beauty (and size!). "

Braden Russell

"UBC's CENES department has excellent faculty and resources that made it the best choice for me and my research. After discussing options with my MA supervisor, she recommended UBC. "

Eunice Bawafaa

"I am drawn to the University of British Columbia’s Nursing program because of Faculty’s research expertise in areas of international nurse education, primary care areas, health leadership, community health, and health equity. In particular, my...

Ajibola Fabusuyi

"UBC looms large as a reputable academic institution and given its high-ranking position among Canadian universities, it was easy to choose it over others. More so, the university is located in a beautiful landscape, close to nature, and boasts...

Pinhao Xiang

"I really like the campus academic environment. Here, I have an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge knowledge in many medical fields and discover my passions. I also really like the libraries at UBC. The library is very resourceful and...

Davi de Ferreyro Monticelli

"After my exchange experience as an undergrad at the University of Auckland - New Zealand, and during my master's degree in Brazil, I knew that I wanted to pursue a Ph.D. internationally. In my search for a supervisor that could help me develop...

Elise Legarth

"Choosing a university that wasn’t in my home country was a key priority for me as I wanted to explore other perspectives, and gain knowledge in techniques and models not regularly used in New Zealand. I’m so pleased I made this decision, as...

David Black

"I have lived in several places in Europe, USA, and Canada, and have traveled widely elsewhere, and I am convinced that Vancouver is the best place on Earth. Studying at one of the top universities in the world while having an untracked...

Zhen Lin

"For me, The University of British Columbia is one of the most prestigious and high-caliber post-secondary institutions globally. I am deeply fascinated by the beautiful campus landscape and impressed by the well-equipped instructional, research...

Melanie McPhail

"Growing up in the Vancouver area, I was thrilled at the opportunity of continuing my graduate studies close to home after spending over a decade in Ontario. Additionally, studying at UBC provides me with the opportunity to work with Dr. Cristie...

Esther Roorda

"UBC is one of the top universities in Canada for reconfigurable computing and FPGA research. It has world-class faculty and a good selection of interesting classes. Visiting campus also helped me to make this decision: UBC has an amazing campus...

Isaiah Betinol

"UBC is a world-class university and the campus is one of the most scenic in the world. The city of Vancouver is also one-of-a-kind with access to mountains and the ocean only a short distance away. "

Kaitlin Sullivan

"I was drawn to UBC for my graduate studies because I was really interested in the research done by my supervisor Dr. Mark Cembrowski. The study of memory has always interested me and his multidisciplinary approach merging molecular, cellular,...

Luke Polson

"When applying to PhD programs, I knew that I wanted to engage in research that applied artificial intelligence in the medical imaging world. It was while exploring various options that I discovered my (now) current research group, Qurit, here...

Ryoga Hojo

"My research interest and the connection I felt with my supervisor were the most significant factors in coming to UBC. Of course, Vancouver being one of the best cities in Canada and UBC being a world-class university made the decision quite...

Paul Herringer

"I get excited about all kinds of physics, not just my field of specialization, so I wanted to find a department with a wide variety of research topics. I was also able to find a supervisor whom I work well with in a field that suits my research...

Alexander Garner

"World class research and an amazing city. UBC has the benefit of having cutting edge researchers who allow me to participate in landmark research. On top of this, the UBC campus and Vancouver are surrounded by parks and the mountains providing...

Amy Forsythe

"It sounds cliché, but I've always dreamed of studying at UBC! The West Coast is so beautiful, yet it was always a bit too far from home to justify. When I started looking at applying to a PhD, my Master's supervisor strongly recommended Sally...

Li Qing Wang

"I decided to study at UBC, because I found a very positive research environment in my field of study (i.e. pregnancy complications), as well as supervisors who are kind and supportive. "

Kevin Jeffers

"Ultimately, it came down to location. My choices were between the University of Toronto’s Molecular Genetics and UBC’s Medical Genetics programs. Both schools had a lot to offer and were home to wonderful supervisors with exciting projects....

Faeze Keshavarz

"I strongly believe that UBC provides a lot of resources and opportunities to students. The most valuable resource to me has undoubtedly been the chance to learn from some of the best and most experienced researchers and scientists in my field....

Kate Huang

"UBC is a leading institute in the field of regenerative medicine and stem cell-based disease modeling. There are only a handful of researchers in the world who are conducting similar work as my co-supervisors Dr. Liam Brunham and Dr. Zachary...

Mia Frier

"I came to UBC because I wanted access to state-of-the-art research facilities and to join UBC's network of excellent molecular biology researchers. I was also choosing a graduate program in early 2020, when the future was full of uncertainty,...

Holly Bergeron-Dumaine

"UBC offers a rich interdisciplinary environment. At UBC, I am able to learn from conversations and courses taken not only with experts in my field, but also from experts in critical theory and educational research. This contact has been...

Annie Borch

"I decided to study at UBC because I have a lot of family on the West Coast, and was already attending UBC as a non-degree student in order to pick up a few more undergraduate courses for professional designation. I appreciated the quality of...

Ina Na

"After becoming interested in protistology, I dug around to learn more about the available opportunities for conducting research in this topic and spent some time as an undergraduate student assisting on projects in my current supervisor's lab....

Ariene Cabantog

"I spent my childhood in various parts of the world but ultimately made British Columbia my home. When deciding where to pursue my undergraduate degree, I knew that staying in BC was important to me - I loved the proximity to the ocean and the...

Martina Zago

"I really wanted to pursue my doctoral studies in Canada, where my Dad was born. I applied to UBC specifically because of the work of Professor Barbara Arneil. I had encountered her writings during my master’s degree and read her pathbreaking...

Rabia Mir

"I did my Master's at UBC so continuing on for my PhD seemed like a natural next step. Also, my supervisors are at UBC and especially for doctoral programs, your supervisors and their expertise is critical to your research journey. "

Adrienne Kinman

"UBC offered a wonderful combination of an extremely supportive advisor, stimulating research environment and collaborative community to enhance my skills and network. "

Sabina Staempfli

"I came to UBC because of my two co-supervisors and mentors, Dr. Maura MacPhee and Dr. Farinaz Havaei. I looked all across the country for nurse researchers who had done groundbreaking work in health research in my area of interest, and after...

Atul Aravindakshan

"Apart from being one of the top universities in Canada, UBC offers a rich research environment which was important to me. Another important point while choosing UBC was that my research interests are closely aligned with the research my...

Isra Ibrahim

"My decision to join UBC was mainly because I found a wonderful supervisor with a project that is very interesting. This also of course comes with the great plus of living in beautiful BC. "

Christopher Lee

"I decided to study at UBC because it has a strong standing in research output, and so far that impression has not changed. In addition to the research, Vancouver provides a lot to keep a strong work-life-balance for individuals like me that...

Emma Betz

"I completed my undergrad at UBC and what attracted me was how interdisciplinary the research done on campus was. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to pursue, because I had so many interests, I just couldn't choose. I was able to double major...

Aisha Ghani

"I decided to study at UBC as it is a world-renowned university that recruits many highly accomplished and diverse professors and students. I completed my undergraduate degree at UBC and had a positive experience engaging with the UBC community...

Cassandra Hesse

"I chose to study at UBC because of its incredible reputation for supporting diverse perspectives. As it is one of the top universities worldwide, I loved that I could be at an award-winning university and conduct my research with some of the...

Joshua MacEachern

"In my undergrad, I really got great insight to how incredible the researchers in our physics/astronomy department (and the rest of UBC) are. Two of the cosmology faculty on the team that I joined at UBC (including my supervisor) won a...

Nancy Lin

"I also obtained my Bachelor and Master degrees at UBC. UBC is internationally recognized as an institution that values academic excellence, innovation in research, and transformative learning. The rigour of the education that I received and the...

Alim Fakirani

"UBC is Canada's premiere research university. Having already completed undergraduate and graduate studies in some of the world's most renowned schools, I wanted to pursue a doctorate at a university that would continue to build on the knowledge...

Christina Howard

"I completed my BSc in Natural Resources Conservation in 2017 and went on to defend my MSc in Forestry thesis in December 2020, obtaining both degrees within UBC’s Faculty of Forestry. During both previous degrees I had the opportunity to...

Brandon McNabb

"I always wanted to study somewhere close to the ocean, and its hard to beat living on the west coast. UBC also has such a fantastic diversity in both research programs and people. I knew I could easily find collaborative opportunities and...

Omar Bashth

"UBC has a very strong stem cell community that fosters great collaborations between labs and institutes. I am excited and privileged to be close to this community to learn and contribute to the science. "

Julia Nakamura

"I was very interested in the work of my prospective supervisor at UBC, as well as the research focus of our Health Psychology Area more broadly which has a lot of overlapping (yet original and distinct) work that creates opportunities for...

Katherine Baillie

"UBC provides the best combination of location, program, and opportunities. I have always loved living in the Pacific Northwest, and UBC’s MD/PhD program offers a world-class education in both research and medicine. Working in the BC Cancer...

Jen Baron

"I was attracted to the well-earned reputation and high standard of forestry research at UBC. I believed that, by learning from and collaborating with leaders in my field, my expertise and the quality and impact of my work would benefit greatly...

Kerry Marshall

"I've been curious about living in Vancouver for as long as I can remember. Graduate studies is an excellent opportunity to try living somewhere else, and the nursing program at UBC is highly regarded. "