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UBCVANCOUVERSUMMERPROGRAM
JUNE 6 - JULY 6 | JULY 11 - AUG 11, 2020
*Times Higher Education
ABOUT VANCOUVERVancouver is a green, clean, safe and multicultural city that attracts people from all over the world. With a population of over 2.5 million, Vancouver is one of Canada’s largest and most beautiful cities and is frequently honoured as one of the best places in the world to live.
2.5 POPULATION IN MILLIONS
25°C /5°C AVERAGE SUMMER/WINTER TEMPERATURE
35 UBC TO DOWNTOWN IN MINUTES
ABOUT UBCThe University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America’s most international university. Since 1915, our motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of our commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world.
37IN THE WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS*
8 UBC NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS
1 NORTH AMERICA’S MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY*
ABOUT VSP Since its inception in 2013, UBC’s Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) has provided diverse and enriching educational experiences for thousands of international students. By offering globally relevant courses and sociocultural extracurricular activities specific to Vancouver and its surroundings, the VSP encourages students to engage in cross-disciplinary learning and develop their understanding of Canadian culture and values.
35+ 3000+ STUDENTS FROM 35+ COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED IN 2019
70+ COURSE PACKAGES DESIGNED FOR THE VSP BY 14 UBC FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS
7 YEARS SINCE VSP WAS FOUNDED IN 2013
FEE OF $5,250 CAD PER STUDENT INCLUDES • Course materials and tuition
for two courses • Shared accommodation on
UBC campus• Medical insurance• Transportation by shuttle bus to
and from airport (during peak hours)• Vancouver city tour• Orientation and farewell events• Social activities (some activities
may require extra fee)
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY AT VSP • Applied Science & Technology• Architecture & Landscape Architecture• Arts & Humanities• Business• Community & Regional Planning• Dentistry• Education• Forestry• Kinesiology• Land & Food Systems• Medicine• Nursing• Pharmaceutical Sciences• Natural, Life & Integrated Sciences
HOW YOU CAN STUDY AT VSPELIGIBILITY• Students must be at least 18 years of age at
the start of the program to be eligible to apply, unless otherwise stated for the course package
• Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at their home institution
• For some courses, pre-requisites or a preferred background may apply
• Students must be proficient in English and have a strong academic background
APPLICATION• If your university is a cooperating university
with VSP, contact your university’s International Office
• South Asia and the Middle East: Contact Mr. Stephen Kumar at the UBC India Liaison Office at [email protected]
• All other regions: Contact the Vancouver Summer Program Office at [email protected]
WHY VSP• Study at one of the world’s top ranked universities• Unique courses specifically designed for the Vancouver Summer Program• Courses offered by theme and in pairs to enhance cross-disciplinary learning• Experience Canadian culture and teaching practices• Engage with UBC student assistants• Take part in optional sociocultural activities with other students• Approximately 39 hours of class time per course• Earn a certificate and grades letter upon successful completion• Choose from any package, even if it is not your primary area of study, unless the
package has pre-requisites or a preferred background of study
LEARN MORE vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca
DEADLINE TO APPLYJune Program: March 2, 2020 July Program: March 30, 2020
• Two courses• Medical insurance• Group airport transfer• Course materials• City tour • Socio-cultural activities• Shared on-campus accommodation• Orientation and farewell events• Optional trips may require additional fees
PROGRAM FEE ($5,250 CAD) INCLUDES
ASIAMs. Winty CheungExecutive Director
UBC Asia Pacific Regional O�ceHong Kong
SOUTH ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST Mr. Stephen KumarExecutive Associate
UBC India Liaison O�ceNew Delhi
ALL OTHER REGIONSMs. Marg ToronchukProgram Coordinator
Vancouver Summer ProgramUBC, Vancouver, [email protected]
1.604.822.0158
Connect with students from UBC and universities around the world.
Live on campus and join in various socio-cultural activities organized by the faculties.
Choose an exciting package of two courses o�ered by:
• Faculty of Applied Science• School of Architecture and Landscape
Architecture• Faculty of Arts• Sauder School of Business• School of Community and Regional Planning• Faculty of Dentistry• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Forestry• School of Kinesiology• Faculty of Land and Food Systems• Faculty of Medicine • School of Nursing• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences• Faculty of Science
VANCOUVER SUMMER PROGRAM OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATIONVANCOUVER SUMMER PROGRAM
University of British Columbia, [email protected]
SOUTH ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Stephen KumarUBC India Liaison Office, New [email protected]
vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca
Vancouver
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Photography by: Martin Dee; Hover Collective; Paul H. Joseph / UBC Brand & Marketing, Brian Houle / UBC Extended Learning.