Why did other students choose UBC?

Matthew Billet

"I was enamoured with the work on the cultural evolution of religion that was being conducted by a large group of UBC researchers. It was clear that UBC was interested in big questions and had the capability to bring together interdisciplinary...

Titilope Salami

"I chose UBC because the institution is one of the best universities in Canada with large research resources. The educational programmes and exhibitions of the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) also motivated my interest. Finally and most importantly...

Imranul Laskar

"UBC is a global leader in sustainability, ecological and environmental research. It is home to a diverse and dynamic community that works on critical global issues with an interdisciplinary lens, aligning perfectly with my research interests...

Negar Khodarahmi

"UBC has a wonderful campus and supportive community that I've been lucky to be a part of throughout my post-secondary degrees. I enjoy working and learning alongside some of the most passionate and brilliant people I've ever met. "

Justin Wyss

"I decided to study at UBC for its excellent research environment, diversity and global reputation. UBC is a world-renowned university with brilliant researchers and distinguished alumni, beautifully located in Vancouver. The campus itself...

Paula Pinzón Hernández

"UBC is not only one of the best Universities in the world, it is the house of an amazing group of researchers that are taking the time to re-think reproductive health. The work that they have been doing is a key example for my region, it not...

Bri Watson

"One of the major benefits of this research project is the number of interlocking and complimentary community-based projects that I am able draw upon and contribute to. UBC’s campus is home to Out On The Shelves (OOTS), volunteer-run, non-profit...

Ismália De Sousa

"I chose UBC for its proximity to the sea, the laid-back lifestyle and the robust scholarship. My supervisors, Dr. Sally Thorne, Dr. Sandra Lauck and Dr. Thalia Field, are an example of the university’s critical mass of world-renowned scholars...

Anudeep Dewan

"I chose to pursue my doctoral education in the Anthropology department at UBC because I saw that my research would be well supported here. Dr. Sara Shneiderman’s work on territoriality, ethnicity and mobility in Nepal and Darjeeling – informed...

Rapichan Phurisamban

"I initially came to UBC as an undergraduate in economics because of its overall academic excellence, international recognition, and scholarship opportunities for international students. I immediately felt in love with the city and established a...

Alison Ariss

"My prior work experience with UBC had given me a strong sense of the depth and breadth of research expertise within the Faculty of Arts. In both my MA and PhD programs, I have been fortunate to work with supportive faculty members in Art...

Addye Susnick

"I largely decided to study at UBC because of the Department of Political Science’s strength in critical political theory and environmental politics. I was also drawn to the Social Justice Institute and various opportunities UBC offers for...

Icíar Fernández Boyano

"I have a passion for travelling and discovering new places, I had previously visited Canada several times before and knew that it was a place where I could see myself living. I enjoy big cities and Vancouver seemed to have the perfect mix of...

Lianne Cho

"I decided to study at UBC to work with Dr. William Honer and the Hotel Study team. Additionally, having lived on the east coast my whole life, I wanted to experience living in British Columbia and be close to my grandparents! "

Catherine Liao

"UBC is ranked as one of the world’s best universities, and the UBC School of Nursing (SoN) has an array of faculty with expertise in social justice and research methodologies. My supervisor, Dr. Colleen Varcoe is a leading expert on violence,...

Max Cohen

"I wanted to work at the geography department at UBC which is home to a conscientious, hardworking, and eclectic mix of human and physical geographers working at the forefront of research and climate justice. The Public Scholars Initiative's...

Hoda Amal Hamouda

"I have always seen that my work on citizen media videos involves an aspect that relates to the archival discipline. Actually, one of the early video prototypes I carried out when designing for citizen media videos was called the "living archive...

Alejandra Botia

"Throughout my undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs, I have felt grateful to access a globally recognized university. Beyond being a stunning place, I chose to continue my graduate degree at UBC because of the invaluable friendships and...

Kate Wahl

"Early in my training, I realised that researchers can play an important role in ensuring that new knowledge gets into the hands of people who can use it to improve health outcomes. I decided to focus my doctoral research on the development of...

Alberto Campos

"I’ve decided to study at UBC because of a combination of academic excellence in a progressive and culturally rich environment, surrounded by an invigorating natural setting. Professor Kai Chan’s multidisciplinary group and approach, in terms of...

Hamidreza Galavi

"For me, first, working with my supervisor, Prof. Steven Pelech, was the main reason for my choice of UBC. Dr. Pelech's lab is a pioneer and a world leader in the development of antibodies and antibody microarrays for tracking kinases,...

Maryam Vaseghi-Shanjani

"I became interested in UBC’s MD/PhD program after attending a conference in Vancouver in 2017. On my visit there, I was able to roam around the UBC campus and explore some research facilities affiliated with UBC. This sparked my interest. I...

Pablo Gonzalez Moctezuma

"When I was looking for a place to develop my research, the Landscapes and Livelihoods lab (landandlives.ca) at UBC Forestry was the perfect fit. Jeanine Rhemtulla, my potential advisor, was very caring, kind and interested in what I wanted to...

Nikola Surjanovic

"UBC has a large number of research faculty working on a diverse array of projects and on interdisciplinary research. I feel that UBC offers the perfect environment for me to pursue my career goals and work on many interesting projects. "

Elizabeth Castle

"First and foremost, I was interested in pursuing my PhD in the Zandstra lab. My Masters work exposed me to the question of “how do we build systems to best understand the mechanics behind cell behaviour”. When I researched where in Canada would...

Shayda Swann

"I wanted to study at UBC quite simply because I wanted to achieve a world-class education at a stunningly beautiful location. I was also attracted to UBC because of it’s reputation for putting forth ground-breaking HIV research. Vancouver is...

Caitlyn Yates

"The opportunity to live in Vancouver for a few years was certainly a draw to ultimately study at UBC, but there were several substantive facets of UBC that ultimately drew me in. I was really excited about the number of scholars across the...

Andy An

"I've been living on campus for most of my life - I went to both U-Hill Elementary and Secondary, as well as UBC for my undergraduate degree. Am I sick of UBC? No, it's the exact opposite: this sense of stability and familiarity, combined with...

Fiana Kawane

"The University of British Columbia was best suited for my research as a public research university in North America with its transnational and interdisciplinary outlook. "

Elyn Rowe

"A lot of my extended family lives on Vancouver Island, and I'd spend 1-2 weeks every summer visiting them when I was growing up. Coming from a small town in Ontario, I was always amazed by the mountains and ocean (and lack of snow!) on the West...

Tonje Molyneux

"I decided to pursue doctoral studies in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) at the University of British Columbia for three main reasons: 1)...

Enav Zusman

"UBC has been my home since 2014. I completed an MSc in Experimental Medicine at the VGH campus and a Doctor of Pharmacy at the Point Grey Campus. My time at UBC has been a very positive experience; I have had the opportunity to meet and work...

Evelyn Arriagada

"I was looking for a place to broaden my scope in an interdisciplinary way, especially to learn theoretical and methodological tools to collaborate with communities affected by environmental hazards. Additionally, I wanted to be involved in...

Abhinav Kumar Checkervarty

"UBC is one of the top research institutions with Faculties comprised world-renowned professors and scientists. The governing aspect of my preference to study here was the supervision of Dr. Scott J. Tebbutt at the University of...

Daljeet Chahal

"UBC is a fantastic institute for both clinical medicine and biomedical research. I have been lucky enough to find amazing mentors and colleagues here who have challenged me intellectually and pushed me to new levels of achievement. BC is also...

Mirta Roncagalli

"While I was studying my MA, I used to hear only great news about Canada that, back in my home country, is presented as a land of excellence. As a result, the possibility of studying in one of the top Canadian universities and the idea...

Virginia (Ginny) Pichler

"The events that led me to pursue my PhD at UBC deviated from the typical path. I was looking to re-enter the research sphere and took an independent course at UBC to re-enmesh myself in the field. At the termination of the course, I spoke with...

Jem Arnold

"The people. The researchers, professors, MDs, PhDs, Msc, and everyone else in UBC Kin. I feel privileged to be part of a group with such broad and deep expertise in topics across exercise science. "

Xing Zhang

"The University of British Columbia is a dream university for me due to its harmonious campus atmosphere and spiritual core in terms of diversity, tolerance, and innovation. And it has a world-leading role in the field of timber structures. "...

Bev Larssen

"The Department of Physical Therapy is home to leading researchers in the field of stroke rehabilitation, including my PhD supervisor Dr. Lara Boyd. Having the support of such a strong network of researchers and clinician-scientists in my field...

Sasha McDowell

"The main reason I came to UBC was to work with my supervisor. I was intrigued by his research and the experimental techniques employed in his lab and believed this to be the best place to realise my graduate research goals. I was aware that UBC...

Pan Deng

"UBC is one of the world-leading institutions with world-class facilities and varied opportunities for education and research. It also conducts research at high levels, especially in the field of biomedical engineering. While pursuing my master’...

Adeerya Johnson

"It’s funny to think back when I was applying, I thought I had no chance of getting into UBC because of its rigorous programs. I guess I didn’t believe I had what it takes to be at such a prestigious university all the way in British Columbia....

Rena Del Pieve Gobbi

"As a person with a mental health disability it was important for me to stay in Vancouver where I have an excellent relationship with my health care professionals. Also I had been out of school for some time and was easily able to meet with...

Nance Cunningham

"UBC-based researchers’ role in controlling the HIV epidemic and the history of harm reduction is the main reason why I chose UBC. Many of the same principles, like treatment as prevention, apply to eliminating hepatitis C. I also appreciate the...

Maya Daurio

"There is some overlap between my reasons for pursuing a graduate degree and why I decided to study at UBC. I had been following the work of Dr. Mark Turin, who is now my supervisor, for a number of years, beginning with an article of his which...

Jelena Todorovic

"I wanted to be trained at a North American university as they seemed to offer a different approach to the classics than the one I experienced in my European upbringing. I chose UBC in particular because of my department’s strong commitment to...

Anne Bertrand

"I chose the department of linguistics at UBC because it is recognized for its work on Indigenous languages and its specialization in fieldwork. The department is also known for involving students of all levels in research and for its commitment...

Shota Iwasaki

"One of the reasons I decided to study at UBC is the research environment and the people I can work with. I am very glad and honored to purse my PhD degree with the people whose work impressed me and made me decide to come here. Of course, that...

Jennifer Murray

"The Public Scholars Initiative is one of the reasons I wanted to do a PhD at UBC. I am pursuing a PhD to offer a meaningful and long-lasting contribution to public health in British Columbia and Canada. Given that my research is tied to British...