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Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities as ranked by 2018 Maclean’s magazine, and provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. We are also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.

Classroom instruction is delivered at the Prince George Campus and regional campuses in Fort St John, Terrace, and Quesnel. UNBC also enjoys an affiliation agreement with the Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a in the Nass Valley. 

The Prince George Campus opened in 1994 and is situated on a hill overlooking the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The campus, which enjoys 299 days of sunshine a year, boasts a fitness centre featuring the longest indoor track at a B.C. university, a health & wellness centre (providing counselling and nursing services), student-run pub, Pride Centre, Women’s Centre, and interfaith chaplaincy. On-campus housing is just 207 steps from the heart of campus, with suites featuring four private bedrooms. On-campus childcare services are available for students with children.

Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities as ranked by 2018 Maclean’s magazine, and provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and cele

UNBC Introduction

UNBC welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate academic potential but does not meet the requirements of the regular admissions routes.

UNBC Mature Students

If English is not your first language, regardless of your citizenship or country of origin, you must submit evidence of English language proficiency prior to admission in one of the following ways (minimum score):

- Completed five consecutive years of education in English immediately before admission (i.e. within two years of application)
- Completed high school education taught entirely in English at a recognized institution
- Completed two full years of full-time post-secondary level studies (or equivalent) at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction
- English 12 (50%) or equivalent in the BC secondary system
- An university transferable English course (B or 75%)
- TOEFL internet-based = overall score of 90, with no sub-score less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking components
- TOEFL computer-based = overall score of 230
- TOEFL paper-based = overall score of 570
- IELTS Academic = overall score of 6.5, with no subsection below 6.0
- UNBC English Language Studies 50 (C) and English Language Studies 170 (final grade of 'C')
- An articulated BCCAT English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 4 program (final grade of 'C')
- Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition (final grade of 2)
- Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition (final grade of 2)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) English A1 or A2 (higher or subsidiary level) (final grade of 3)
- MELAB = overall score of 80, with at least 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) or the CAEL CE Assessment = overall score of 70, with no subsection below 60
- Cambridge English Qualification C1 Advanced (B)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic) = overall score of 65, with at least 60 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking 

Note:
1. French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers are exempted from English language requirement for admission. 

2. Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP) has different English proficiency requirements. 

If English is not your first language, regardless of your citizenship or country of origin, you must submit evidence of English language proficiency prior to admission in one of the following ways (minimum score):

- Completed five consecutive years of education in English immediately before admission (i.e. within two years of application)
- Completed high school education taught entirely in English at a recognized institution
- Completed two full years of full-time post-secondary level studies 

UNBC English Language

Program-specific admission requirements (for both competitive and non-competitive programs) are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for UNBC.

Details on admission requirements for BC Secondary School graduates, including a list of approved BC high school courses in pdf, can be found [here](https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/high-school-admissions#BCandYukonHighSchools).

UNBC BC Secondary School

Program-specific admission requirements (for both competitive and non-competitive programs) are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for UNBC.

Details on admission requirements for students from other Canadian provinces, including high school course equivalencies for admission, are found on the [institution's website](https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/high-school-admissions#OtherCanadianProvinces).

UNBC Out of Province Admissions

[Contact UNBC](mailto:admission-info@unbc.ca)


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If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UNBC. Use [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/)to check course transferability/equivalency of courses completed in BC.

To be considered a transfer student, you need at least 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution. For admission, at least a grade point average (GPA) of UNBC 2.0 (63%) calculated on the most recent 30 credit hours of university-level coursework is required. GPA is calculated on the coursework completed for students with less than 30 credit hours but equal to or more than 15 credit hours.

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UNBC. Use [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/)to check course transferability/equivalency of courses completed in BC.

To be considered a transfer student, you need at least 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution. For admission, at least a grade point average (GPA) of UNBC 2.0 (63%) 

UNBC BC Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UNBC.

To be considered a transfer student, you need at least 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution. For admission, at least a grade point average (GPA) of UNBC 2.0 (63%) calculated on the most recent 30 credit hours of university-level coursework is required. GPA is calculated on the coursework completed for students with less than 30 credit hours but equal to or more than 15 credit hours.

Please refer to [UNBC's Transfer Credit](https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/post-secondary-admissions) web page for details.

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UNBC.

To be considered a transfer student, you need at least 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution. For admission, at least a grade point average (GPA) of UNBC 2.0 (63%) calculated on the most recent 30 credit hours of university-level coursework is required. GPA is calculated on the coursework co

UNBC Out of Province Transfer Students

Information for [Other Admission Categories ](https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/other-admissions)is found here.

These categories include:

- Audit Only
- Interest Only 
- Continuing Studies Credit 
- Admission to a Second Undergraduate Degree
- Diverse Qualifications
- Permission for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Coursework
- Admission to Graduate Studies

UNBC Other Students and Special Consideration

Non-Competitive Entry Programs
Meeting the program-specific admission requirements and the minimum average needed to apply guarantees admission to non-competitive entry program. The admission average is calculated using:

- English 12 or BC First Peoples 12 or equivalent
- the next three highest academic Grade 12 courses
- an additional Grade 12 course (which can be elective or academic) 
- Competitive Entry Programs

Meeting the minimum average and course requirements for a competitive entry program does not guarantee admission, as space is limited in each program. A competitive average is established yearly based on that year’s applicant pool. Students above the established average may be offered early provisional admission. After the application deadline, students are admitted on a rolling basis as seats are accepted or declined. Deadlines may be extended based on capacity.

The program-specific admission requirements (for both competitive and non-competitive programs) are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for UNBC.

Details found in the [Undergraduate Admission Requirements](https://www2.unbc.ca/apply/undergraduate/admission-requirements).

Non-Competitive Entry Programs
Meeting the program-specific admission requirements and the minimum average needed to apply guarantees admission to non-competitive entry program. The admission average is calculated using:

- English 12 or BC First Peoples 12 or equivalent
- the next three highest academic Grade 12 courses
- an additional Grade 12 course (which can be elective or academic) 
- Competitive Entry Programs

Meeting the minimum average and course requirements for a competitive entry pr

UNBC General Admission

For more information, see the [program page](https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/international-admissions).

UNBC International

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Find more information on admissions [here](https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/undergraduate-admissions).

UNBC How to Apply

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [how to apply](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help?tab=1) page for more information. 

Please note, not all programs are available to apply to through EducationPlannerBC's website. Make sure to review this information on the institutions webpage.

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [ho

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