Academic workload
15 UNBC undergraduate credits or 5 classes per semester is considered a full workload. 15 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.
Academic calendar
September - December, January - April
Tuition fee
Tuition waivers may be available through the North2North exchange programme.
Number of student places
Number of North2North places available are decided on an annual basis.
Housing
Students can apply for on-campus housing. Here you can find more information about student housing and residence life.
Cost of living
Here you can find the UNBC's budget calculator.
Admission requirements
Student must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Students must also meet the general entry requirements of UNBC.
Language requirements
UNBC accepts Nord's language requirements.
Students may need to get a study permit/ visa. Please check the requirements based on your nationality. Here you can find more information about visas and study permits.
Students may expect to purchase insurance for the duration of their stay. This will be in addition to the insurance they have from their home country.
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a small public university located in British Colombia, Canada with approximately 4000 students. The main campus is located in Prince George, but UNBC has three other regional campuses spread across the region. Prince George has a population of approximately 74 000 and is the biggest city in northern British Columbia. British Columbia is known for its spectacular landscape.