Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Graduate School

Why did other students choose UBC?

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Ran Xiang

"I have started Chanoyu class with Urasenke Vancouver Branch, which is the only official Urasenke School in Canada, before I got admitted into the PhD program. I have also found potential supervisor and committee members who are interested in working with me, so to…"

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Kaili Vesik

"I grew up in the suburbs of Vancouver and absolutely love it here. As much as I was a little apprehensive about completing yet another degree at UBC (this one will be my third), the academic excellence and beautiful setting associated with UBC are difficult to…"

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Steve Commichau

"I want to incorporate both a German and a non-German gaze on the field of Germanic studies in my research. My supervisor recommended UBC, having studied here herself, and I felt very supported and welcome by the department during my application process."

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Hiroshan Gunawardane

"I completed my M.A.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering at UBC. I have decided to stay for my Ph.D. at UBC based on the experience I had during my master’s studies. UBC always offers unique opportunities to their graduate students to expand their horizons to…"

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Katie McCloskey

"I decided to study at UBC because the Counselling Psychology program prepares its students to be excellent researchers as well as clinicians. I know that when I graduate I will be able to avail myself of career opportunities in research or practice and that I will…"

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Gordon Tao

"UBC is an ideal base for me to pursue my doctoral degree, as it offers a superb combination of academic resources, clinical and community involvement, and industry connections. I have enjoyed opportunities to connect with multiple research disciplines related to…"

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Ben Nadeau

"UBC is an internationally recognized institution and British Columbia is a beautiful province. The campus is also amazing and has all the facilities needed for me to conduct my research."

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Mike Wilkinson

"I completed an honours degree at UBC and was grateful to receive rigorous training in literary theory as well as establish meaningful and formative connections with staff and faculty. Additionally, I have lived most of life in the Lower Mainland and appreciate the…"

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Robyn Peers

"I chose to study at UBC because of the incredible diversity and strength of its researchers and teachers. While my focus at the time of applying was on the excellence of the English department, since then I have discovered fascinating opportunities beyond my…"

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Joseph Liang

"UBC is a world-class research institution that accommodates many world-class scientists. You may not know it, but some of the professors are big-name researchers in their field of research! I am lucky to have started working with one such professor later in my…"

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Shoshana Schwebel

"Aside from being full of academic superstars, the department was very inviting to me when I applied. When I accepted, I was told by one professor that, now, I was family."

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Jeffrey Morgan

"I call Vancouver home, and I found supervisors at UBC whose research aligns with my interests and could support me through my graduate studies. Relationships are very important to me, and I wanted to build on my existing networks and connections for my PhD…"

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Sara Hosseinirad

"Being one of the most prestigious universities in Canada and the world and having a vibrant research environment convinced me twice to choose UBC for my graduate studies. UBC also has a great system of support for graduate students, which assists students in every…"

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Rohit Singla

"My supervisors, Prof. Robert Rohling and Dr. Christopher Nguan, are a dynamic duo. Prof. Rohling is a world-renowned ultrasound expert with several patented inventions and a startup. Dr. Nguan is one of BC's only renal transplant surgeons, and is responsible for…"

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Katrina Besler

"I very much wanted to stay in BC, to be close to family, mountains, and the ocean, so I am thankful that UBC had everything I needed for my training: cutting-edge research in my field of interest, opportunities for mentorship and collaboration, an excellent…"

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Katlyn Richardson

"What initially drew me to UBC was the ability to pursue a graduate degree in skin-related research as well as establishing roots in Vancouver. UBC’s commitment to skin research initiatives presents a great opportunity to further the limited understanding of this…"

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Jennifer Lavalley

"I decided to study at the University of British Columbia for a number of reasons. Not only is it among the most prestigious research institutes on Turtle Island (Canada), it is home to some of the world's leading Indigenous researchers."

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Lara Aysal

"UBC offers a non-traditional environment that welcomes interdisciplinary approaches to research. I think the progressive atmosphere at UBC made me think that I would be welcome to explore my interests. When I started to live in Vancouver, I could trace UBC's…"

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Uuganbadrakh Oyunkhishig

"I applied to master’s programs at several universities in Canada, the US, and the EU. The reason why I chose UBC among them was that UBC is one of the best universities in the world to study a master’s degree in mining engineering, with a focus on environmental…"

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Dwayne Tucker

"UBC was the only university in Canada that checked all the points on my list of school requirements. It is highly ranked worldwide, well-renowned for its impactful research in medicine, and located in Vancouver which is absolutely breath-taking."

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Sherry Kiafar

"A few universities in Canada accepted me in their programs. I chose UBC over all of them because of its high global rank and Vancouver's lifestyle and great weather. Studying at UBC made me realize it was the right decision."

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Roland Nadler

"I already knew firsthand what living and studying at UBC would be like, thanks to my experience as a Master's student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program and a resident at Green College between 2010 and 2012. Between the university's institutional…"

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Leah Shipton

"I decided to study at UBC for a number of reasons, but the main reason was because the faculty both within the Department of Political Science as well as in other departments have expertise in my research areas of interest. This made me reassured that it would be…"

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Veronica Letawsky

"Not only is it situated in one of the most beautiful areas in Canada, UBC is a global research centre with state of the art infrastructure and unparalleled expertise. As a result, I consider it to be an ideal institution through which to engage in doctoral…"

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Joseph Zsombor-Pindera

"UBC is a Mecca for inorganic chemistry. A lot of other big-name schools focus more on the other sub-disciplines, but here there is practically a whole building worth of labs focused on it. I think people here recognize the crucial role that inorganic chemistry…"

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Eric Press

"In addition to its world-class reputation for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and the highly appealing campus in Vancouver, I felt UBC would provide a rich and challenging graduate experience demanding both academic and personal growth."

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Andrea Hoff

"UBC was top of my choices when deciding where to pursue my doctoral studies. I had read about the Public Scholars Initiative before applying to UBC and was inspired by its commitment to community engagement and support for unique forms of research."

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Kimberly Sharpe

"I was primarily drawn to study at UBC because of the work being carried out at the Partnership for Work, Health and Safety, a collaboration between WorkSafeBC and UBC. This collaboration was instrumental in providing me with the opportunity to identify and engage…"

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Ildiko Kovacs

"BC has been my Canadian home for almost two decades and UBC, as a world-renowned university provided an excellent opportunity for me to return to the West Coast after completing my master’s degree in Ontario."

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Dacotah-Victoria Splichalova

"I selected UBC to pursue my doctoral work given the alignment of my interests with the mission of my program at The Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability: to foster sustainable futures through integrated, collaborative and applied research…"

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April Mazzuca

"I decided on UBC because of what the School of Population and Public Health and Cedar Project had to offer: An outstanding training environment and an opportunity to learn from Indigenous scholars, Knowledge Keepers, and health/social service experts."

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William Harding

"I decided to study at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing due to the expertise of the nursing faculty in virtual reality, simulation, knowledge translation, and education. Since my admission, I have strategically engaged with UBC’s…"

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Gabrielle Berry

"After completing my Master’s, I decided to stay at UBC to continue to work with my wonderful and supportive supervisor Lisa Coulthard. As a member of the first PhD cohort of the program, the small cohort has led to great connection and comradery, and I am…"

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Alexandra Ruddy

"UBC is a great, reputable school that offers students many academic and research opportunities. I was particularly interested in studying School Psychology and the School Psychology program at UBC is one of only a few accredited programs across Canada. The…"

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Kyrie Vermette

"UBC has a strong reputation for Asian Studies within Canada and it was that, along with the Asian Library, which first garnered my interest. I also heard how beautiful the campus is from many people."

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Khaled Ahmed

"In addition to being one of the top schools in Canada, I was impressed by the work of my current supervisors and wanted to learn from them and follow their footsteps."

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Cassandra Elphinstone

"At the end of my undergraduate degree, which was also completed at UBC, I spoke to my honours thesis supervisor who studies the ecological effects of climate change on tundra plants and another professor who investigates the genomic adaptation to different…"

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Shubham Arora

"One of the noteworthy reasons behind my interest in pursuing my higher education at this Canadian university is that the curriculum of UBC is much more advanced, challenging, and research intensive, which will allow me to enhance my academic skills and…"

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Xueqing (Rose) Zhang

"UBC is a world famous university. I participated in the UBC Vancouver Summer Program in 2016, which is when I found that UBC has a beautiful campus, outstanding professors and a multi-cultural environment. Vancouver is a multi-cultural city, where I don't feel…"

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A. Saskia Wolsak

"UBC has been incredibly supportive to me during my Master's of Science (2017) and now for my PhD. This support has been financial in the form of fellowships, academic in the presence of world class teachers and fellow students, as well as physical - providing…"

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Reid Mitchell

"After growing up in Ontario I came to UBC for undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and continued at UBC with a Master of Science under the supervision of Dr. Jordan Guenette. My time in this beautiful place, the network (both professional and social), and the…"

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Denali YoungWolfe

"Hosted on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm territory, UBC is a place where world class Indigenous academics and knowledge keepers come together. This is a centre of excellence, and I am grateful to be here. "

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Eric Simons

"For an archaeologist who works with living people on the British Columbian coast, UBC offers three attractive strengths: 1) UBC’s archaeology program is housed in the university’s Department of Anthropology, a situation that encourages anthropologically-focused…"

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Kirsten McIlveen

"UBC Geography is one of the few geography departments in North America that has faculty (ie my advisor, Dr Gerry Pratt) with interest and expertise in the new sub-disciplinary field of carceral geography; it is to this sub-discipline that I can bring a wealth of…"

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Javiera Pumarino

"I decided to study at UBC because it is one of the top Universities in North America. I particularly value its vibrant research community and the support provided through first-class facilities and varied resources. Specifically, I chose the PhD at the School of…"

David Champagne

"It was mostly following a need to meet new networks of activists, policy markers and scholars in my field. But also, to discover some of the most creative and relevant contemporary research in sustainability and political economy. Moreover, I wanted to learn from…"

Maj Britt Jensen

"UBC and my program are the specific environment that will guarantee that rigorous critique and subversive creativity, research and artistic practice can be pursued simultaneously without having to organize any of the parts into a hierarchy; in-depth…"

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Daphne Ling

"I came to UBC in 2011 to work full-time in Prof. Adele Diamond’s lab. I had gotten in touch with her when I had freshly graduated with my BSc and she had flown me out for an interview and subsequently created a position for me. I am fortunate that Prof. Diamond,…"

Rebekah Kartal

"I decided to study at UBC because of the strength of the geography program. With the faculty members doing research in multiple areas, I feel the program at UBC will expose me to a diversity of subdisciplines within the field of geography. In addition, knowing…"

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David Moulton

"I came to be a part of Dr. Hinch's research program, which provides an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the field due to topical research in an extensive collaborative network. His lab has an amazingly supportive atmosphere and produces quality work.…"

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