The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences seeks to admit an exceptional group of applicants to join an outstanding learning environment that prepares students to become better citizens of the world. As a result, experiential learning is a key part of our educational experience, ranging from hands-on research initiatives to learning opportunities outside the classroom and around the world.

OUR PROGRAMS

The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our programs inspire students to engage critical global issues and ideas, and to become well-rounded, intellectually sophisticated and caring citizens.

Featured Programs

Faculty At A Glance

1,750

Current Students

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Faculty Members

$ 36.5 M

In Research Funding (Since 2005/06)

1,463

Funded Projects (Since 2005/06)

WHAT MAKES LEARNING AT UBCO SPECIAL?

  • The scholarly activities of our students and faculty help keep UBC among the world’s top universities.

    Top Global University

    The scholarly activities of our students and faculty help keep UBC among the world’s top universities.

  • UBC’s Okanagan campus offers a connected space for learning and collaboration in a stimulating and supportive research environment.

    Close-Knit Learning Environment

    UBC’s Okanagan campus offers a connected space for learning and collaboration in a stimulating and supportive research environment.

  • Student-led research projects that impact and change how we live are integral to UBCO academics. You just need to bring your passion and drive.

    Real-world Experience

    Student-led research projects that impact and change how we live are integral to UBCO academics. You just need to bring your passion and drive.

The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is dedicated to supporting our undergraduate and graduate students with a variety of financial awards both merit-based and by an application.

FUNDING & AWARDS


Learn how to apply, see what grades you need, and find application deadlines and other important dates — plus how UBC makes admission decisions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

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UBC provides financial assistance through scholarships and bursaries to students to help them realize their academic goals.

Financial Support

UBC provides financial assistance through scholarships and bursaries to students to help them realize their academic goals.

SUPPORT

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Housing & Dining

Live in one of UBCO’s nine residences that make up our four housing communities.

HOUSING & DINING

Indigenous Programs & Services provides community and culturally appropriate services and support to First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Students.

Indigenous Programs & Services

Indigenous Programs & Services provides community and culturally appropriate services and support to First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Students. You belong here.

SUPPORT SERVICES

International Programs and Services provide advising, transition services, and programs for international students.

International Students

International Programs and Services provide advising, transition services, and programs for international students.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS