University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia
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The short answer
- UNBC applications for 2027–28 open in early October 2026. A general Fall 2027 deadline is not yet published.
- Arts, Commerce, Science, and Planning need a 65% five-course average. Applied Science needs 75%, and Health Sciences and direct Nursing need 70%.
- Ontario applicants need the OSSD (your Ontario high school diploma) plus five Grade 12 U/M courses (university or university/college preparation) at 65% overall.
- International undergraduates pay a $125 application fee and a $9,000 tuition deposit. Domestic applicants pay $37.87.
- 2026–27 tuition is $207.69 per credit for domestic students and $1,040.15 per credit for international students. Fall 2027 rates are not published.
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Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| School Type | Smaller undergraduate-focused environment |
| Directory Size | Small university |
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
| Ranking Signal | No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide |
| Program Strengths | Environmental Studies, Health, Forestry, Science, Arts |
Start with campus and program fit. Then check official admissions, residence, and cost details. Do this before you build the final application list.
Admissions Planning
Fall 2027 admissions planning
UNBC admission requirements and confirmed deadlines
UNBC puts non-competitive degree groups in one group. Applied Science, Health Sciences, direct-entry Nursing, and professional programs are separate. Applications for 2027–28 open in early October 2026. The cycle-specific page already publishes six program deadlines. A general Fall 2027 deadline is not yet published.
2027–28 opens
Early October 2026
Explicitly confirmed by UNBC; do not turn this into an invented exact day.
Non-competitive groups
65%
Arts, Commerce, Science, and Planning are guaranteed at the published requirements and minimum.
Competitive entry
70%–75% floors
Health Sciences and direct Nursing publish 70%; Applied Science publishes 75%.
Program-by-program minimums
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programs may still say no. Professional routes also need prior university credit. They may also need supplemental documents. Or they may need a partner-college application.
| Program | Required preparation | Published minimum | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Commerce, Science, and Planning | English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, three approved academic Grade 12 courses, and one additional Grade 12 course | 65% five-course average | These are non-competitive degree groups: meeting the listed minimum and requirements guarantees admission. |
| Applied Science — Civil or Environmental Engineering | English 12, Pre-Calculus 12, two approved academic Science 12 courses, and one additional Grade 12 course | 75% five-course average | Competitive entry; the current table also recommends or requires program-specific science preparation. |
| Health Sciences | English 12 and Anatomy & Physiology 12 at 70%, two academic Grade 12 courses, one additional Grade 12 course, Chemistry 11 and Pre-Calculus 11 at 70% | 70% admission average | Competitive entry; Biomedical Studies and both Community and Population Health majors recommend Pre-Calculus 12. |
| Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing | English 12 at 70%, Anatomy & Physiology 12 at 73%, two academic Grade 12 courses, one additional course, Chemistry 11 and Math 11 at 70% | 70% admission average | Direct-entry and domestic-only for Fall 2027; applicants apply through College of New Caledonia or Coast Mountain College. |
| Bachelor of Education | A qualifying degree or 90 credits, including the published Arts, Sciences, or teachable-field requirements | 2.33 UNBC-equivalent GPA | References and a non-academic supplemental application are also required. |
| Northern Baccalaureate Nursing | 60 transferable credits, including 24 prerequisite credits at B- and at least 24 credits at the 200 level or above | 3.00 GPA on the most recent 60 credits | This is a prior-post-secondary, five-semester route, not the direct-entry collaborative program. |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 60 transferable credits including the program's specified foundational courses and liberal-arts/science distribution | 2.67 GPA | References and additional non-academic material are required. |
| University transfer | At least 15 transferable university-level credit hours | 2.00 GPA or C (63%) | Calculated on the most recent 30 transferable credits, or all work when 15–29 credits are presented. |
Fall 2027 deadlines and evidence status
| Checkpoint | Date | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027–28 applications open | Early October 2026 | Confirmed on UNBC's live Fall 2027 deadline page. |
| General Fall 2027 undergraduate deadline | Not cycle-published | The current Calendar gives a standing March 1 pattern. But the dedicated Fall 2027 page does not yet state a general deadline. |
| Applied Science | March 1, 2027 | Confirmed for domestic and international applicants. |
| Health Sciences | May 15, 2027 | Confirmed on the dedicated page. The Calendar still says February 1, creating an official-source conflict. |
| Direct-entry collaborative Nursing | March 31, 2027 | Confirmed for domestic applicants; no international intake. |
| Bachelor of Education | February 15, 2027 | Confirmed for Prince George, Quesnel, and Terrace; other UNBC pages still say February 1. |
| Northern Baccalaureate Nursing | January 15, 2027 | Confirmed for Prince George, Fort St. John, and the LPN pathway; no international intake. |
| Bachelor of Social Work | February 1, 2027 | Confirmed for Prince George domestic and international applicants. |
| Early Entrance and Leadership Awards | January 15 standing deadline | Current award deadline; not yet labelled specifically for Fall 2027. |
| 2027–28 tuition and residence rates | Not published | Use 2026–27 only as the latest planning base and reprice before committing. |
Two deadline conflicts need the safer earlier date
The cycle-specific page says May 15 for Health Sciences while the Calendar says February 1. It says February 15 for Education while the Calendar and regional BEd page say February 1. Use February 1 for both planning workflows unless Admissions confirms the later date in writing.
Current English-test minimums
IELTS Academic
6.5 overall; no component below 6.0
Applicants must also meet the academic requirements for their chosen program.
TOEFL iBT
90 overall; no component below 20
Applicants must also meet the academic requirements for their chosen program.
Duolingo English Test
125; no component below 115
Applicants must also meet the academic requirements for their chosen program.
University-transferable English
75% or better in an eligible course
Applicants must also meet the academic requirements for their chosen program.
Application checklist
- 1.Choose the exact degree, campus, and intake before matching the current course and average rules.
- 2.Confirm whether the route is direct through UNBC, delivered through a partner college, or owned by UBC.
- 3.Submit the application fee and authorize or arrange every official transcript and English document.
- 4.For professional programs, track references, CASPer or other supplemental material separately from the main application.
- 5.Keep admission, awards, housing, tuition deposit, and immigration deadlines in separate workstreams.
Fall 2027 application opening
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
UNBC says applications for the 2027–28 intake will open in early October 2026.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
General Fall 2027 undergraduate deadline
2027 pending · Fall 2027
Not published on the cycle-specific page. The current Undergraduate Calendar gives March 1 as a standing September deadline, but the Fall 2027 page lists only competitive programs.
Do not project the standing March 1 pattern as a confirmed Fall 2027 general deadline.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Northern research focus
Current institutional context · Published for this period
UNBC names natural resources and the environment, rural and northern health, and sustainable communities as major research strengths. These strengths are tied to northern issues.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Teaching, research, and alumni facts · Verified August 16, 2026
Regional campus network
Current campus context · Published for this period
UNBC publishes programming at Prince George, Terrace and Prince Rupert in the northwest, Fort St. John in Peace River-Liard, and Quesnel in South-Central B.C.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Program availability is campus-specific
Current program directory · Published for this period
UNBC's program directory maps each undergraduate offering to Prince George, Fort St. John, Quesnel, or Terrace. Regional availability must be checked one program at a time.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate program and campus directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Non-competitive degree-group minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
Arts, Commerce, Science, and Planning need a 65% average. This average is across English 12, three approved academic Grade 12 courses, and one more Grade 12 course.
Applies to: Other Canadian
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Non-competitive admission guarantee boundary
Current requirements · Published for this period
UNBC says you must meet the listed requirements. You must also meet the minimum average. Then you get admission to a non-competitive entry program. This assurance does not cover competitive programs.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Ontario high-school requirements
Current requirements · Published for this period
Ontario applicants need the OSSD (your Ontario high school diploma). They also need five Grade 12 U or 4U/4M courses (Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation courses). They need a 65% overall average. This includes ENG4U and four additional 4U/4M courses.
Applies to: Ontario high school
University of Northern British Columbia: High-school admission requirements by province · Verified August 16, 2026
Applied Science minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
Applied Science requires a 75% five-course average. The average uses English 12, Pre-Calculus 12, two approved academic Science 12 courses, and one additional Grade 12 course.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Health Sciences minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
Health Sciences needs a 70% admission average. It also needs 70% minimums in English 12 and Anatomy & Physiology 12. It needs 70% minimums in Chemistry 11 and Pre-Calculus 11.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Direct-entry collaborative Nursing minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing program needs a 70% average. This includes 70% in English, Chemistry 11, and Math 11. You also need 73% in Anatomy & Physiology 12. You must complete this course within five years of acceptance.
Applies to: Other Canadian
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Direct-entry Nursing application ownership
Current requirements · Published for this period
Applicants apply through College of New Caledonia for Prince George or Quesnel and Coast Mountain College for Terrace, rather than applying directly into this route through UNBC.
Applies to: Other Canadian
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Bachelor of Education prior-study minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
Elementary Education needs a qualifying degree or 90 university credits. Secondary Education needs a four-year degree with a teachable-field credit pattern. Both programs publish a 2.33 GPA (grade point average) minimum.
Applies to: Transfer
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Northern Baccalaureate Nursing prior-study minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
The prior-post-secondary Nursing route needs 60 transferable credits. This includes 24 prerequisite credits at B- and at least 24 credits at the 200 level or above. You also need a 3.00 GPA on the most recent 60 credits.
Applies to: Transfer
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Social Work prior-study minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
The BSW needs 60 transferable credits. It needs the published foundational-course distribution. It needs a 2.67 GPA. It needs references. It also needs more non-academic material.
Applies to: Transfer
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
General university-transfer minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
Transfer status begins at 15 acceptable university-level credits. Admission needs a 2.00 GPA or C (63%) on the most recent 30 transferable credits. If you present fewer than 30 credits, admission uses all your work.
Applies to: Transfer
University of Northern British Columbia: Post-secondary transfer admission requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
IELTS Academic minimum
Current requirements · Published for this period
IELTS Academic requires 6.5 overall with no module below 6.0.
Applies to: International
University of Northern British Columbia: International admission and English requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
TOEFL and Duolingo minimums
Current requirements · Published for this period
TOEFL iBT needs 90 overall, with no component below 20. Duolingo needs 125 overall, with no component below 115.
Applies to: International
University of Northern British Columbia: International admission and English requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Undergraduate application fees
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The 2026–27 Calendar lists a $37.87 domestic application fee. This fee is non-refundable. It also lists a $125 international application fee.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
International undergraduate tuition deposit
Current international process · Published for this period
International undergraduates pay a $9,000 admission deposit. This deposit is applied to tuition and fees. The offer supplies the due date.
Applies to: International
University of Northern British Columbia: International application, deposit, tuition, and living costs · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Applied Science deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
Applied Science applications are due March 1, 2027 for domestic and international applicants.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Health Sciences deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The dedicated Fall 2027 deadline page gives May 15, 2027. This date is for domestic and international Health Sciences applications.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Health Sciences deadline conflict
Official-source conflict · Fall 2027
Official UNBC pages conflict: the dedicated Fall 2027 page says May 15, 2027, while the current Undergraduate Calendar still lists February 1 for Health Sciences.
Use the cycle-specific May 15 date while obtaining written confirmation from Admissions.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 collaborative Nursing deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The direct-entry Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing deadline is March 31, 2027. This date is for domestic applicants. UNBC publishes no international intake.
Applies to: Other Canadian, International
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Education deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
UNBC's dedicated page gives February 15, 2027. This date is for Bachelor of Education applications at Prince George, Quesnel, and Terrace. It applies to domestic and international applicants.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Education deadline conflict
Official-source conflict · Fall 2027
Official UNBC pages conflict. The cycle-specific deadline page says February 15, 2027. The Undergraduate Calendar and regional BEd page publish February 1.
Applicants should follow the earlier February 1 date unless UNBC confirms otherwise in writing.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Northern Baccalaureate Nursing deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The prior-post-secondary Northern Baccalaureate Nursing deadline is January 15, 2027 at Prince George and Fort St. John, including the LPN pathway; no international intake is listed.
Applies to: Transfer, International
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Social Work deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The Prince George BSW deadline is February 1, 2027 for domestic and international applicants.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Programs and Pathways
UNBC programs, partners, and regional delivery
UNBC's northern focus shows up in many programs. These include environmental engineering, wildlife and fisheries, and conservation. They also include planning, nature-based tourism, and nursing. Regional teacher education is included too. The application owner and degree outcome matter. Not every program taught at UNBC is solely a UNBC route.
UNBC Civil and Environmental Engineering
UNBC lists its own Civil and Environmental Engineering BASc programs at Prince George.
Plan for: These are distinct from the separate nine-semester joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering route.
Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering
Students spend two years at UNBC, transition to UBC, then return to UNBC for a final semester and capstone.
Plan for: The official page describes two BASc degrees and a 162-credit, 4.5-year structure.
Wildlife and Fisheries
A BSc combining wildlife and fisheries biology, field methods, Indigenous land perspectives, and professional preparation.
Plan for: The program page describes it as one of very few combined routes of its kind in Canada and lists co-op and research options.
Planning in northern contexts
First Nations Planning, Natural Resources Planning, and Northern and Rural Community Planning anchor the planning offering.
Plan for: Choose the stream whose land, governance, community, and professional focus matches your goals.
Conservation and nature-based tourism
Conservation Science and Practice joins wildland, recreation, and ecology. It also joins GIS and natural-resource study. Nature-Based Tourism adds entrepreneurship and outdoor leadership.
Plan for: Confirm the degree, specialization, field-course, and co-op structure rather than treating these as one program.
Regional Education
The five-semester elementary BEd is delivered in regional cohorts. It uses place-based People, Place, and Land pedagogy.
Plan for: Quesnel, Terrace, and Prince Rupert availability must be checked for the intake. Prior post-secondary study is required.
Northern nursing routes
The collaborative BScN is direct-entry through partner colleges. Northern Baccalaureate Nursing needs prior university credit.
Plan for: Campus, partner application, prior-credit, international-intake, and supplemental requirements differ materially.
Northern Medical Program
UNBC hosts the Prince George distributed site of UBC's MD program in partnership with UBC Faculty of Medicine.
Plan for: Applicants apply through UBC and graduate with a UBC medical degree, not a UNBC degree.
Joint engineering
162 credits / 4.5 years
Study at UNBC and UBC, then return to UNBC for the final semester and capstone.
Regional BEd
Five semesters
A 60-credit, 20-month elementary route with place-based regional delivery.
Northern Medical Program
UBC MD degree
Hosted at UNBC, applied to through UBC, and awarded by UBC.
Degree and campus directory
Current programs · Published for this period
UNBC's live directory keeps BA, BComm, BPl, BSc, BASc, BEd, BHSc, BScN, and BSW offerings apart. It shows each campus where each offering is available.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate program and campus directory · Verified August 16, 2026
UNBC and joint engineering routes are distinct
Current programs · Published for this period
UNBC lists its own Civil and Environmental Engineering BASc programs separately from the joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering program.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate program and campus directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering structure
Current program · Published for this period
The joint program has 162 credits and runs 4.5 years. You spend two years at UNBC and your upper years at UBC. A final UNBC semester covers professional practice, environmental law, and capstone design.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering degree · Verified August 16, 2026
Joint Environmental Engineering degree outcome
Current program · Published for this period
UNBC says students in the joint route earn Bachelor of Applied Science degrees from both UNBC and UBC.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering degree · Verified August 16, 2026
Wildlife and Fisheries BSc
Current program · Published for this period
The 123-credit BSc combines wildlife and fisheries biology. It also covers field and lab methods and Indigenous land perspectives. It includes co-op, supervised research, study abroad, and an honours option.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Wildlife and Fisheries BSc · Verified August 16, 2026
Northern planning streams
Current programs · Published for this period
UNBC's planning offering includes First Nations Planning, Natural Resources Planning, and Northern and Rural Community Planning.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: First Nations, natural resources, and northern planning · Verified August 16, 2026
Conservation Science and Practice
2026–2027 program · Published for this period
The BSc integrates ecology, forestry, GIS, wildlife and fisheries, conservation practice, outdoor education, and either landscape conservation or wildland recreation study.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Conservation Science and Practice BSc · Verified August 16, 2026
Nature-Based Tourism Management
2026–2027 program · Published for this period
The BA offers specialization in communities and tourism, environment and society, marketing and entrepreneurship, or outdoor education and leadership, plus an honours route.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Nature-Based Tourism Management BA · Verified August 16, 2026
Regional elementary BEd
Fall 2027 program · Published for this period
UNBC describes a 60-credit, five-semester, 20-month elementary BEd with place-based People, Place, and Land pedagogy and regional delivery in Terrace, Quesnel, and Prince Rupert.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Regional Bachelor of Education delivery · Verified August 16, 2026
Two northern undergraduate Nursing routes
Current programs · Published for this period
The collaborative BScN is direct-entry through partner colleges. Northern Baccalaureate Nursing is a two-year, five-semester UNBC route. It requires prior post-secondary credit.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Northern Medical Program ownership
Current partnership · Published for this period
The Northern Medical Program is a distributed site of UBC's MD program. It is hosted at UNBC. UBC processes applications. Graduates receive a UBC medical degree, not a UNBC degree.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Northern Medical Program degree and application ownership · Verified August 16, 2026
Northern Medical Program cohort
Current partnership · Published for this period
UNBC says 40 UBC medical students are welcomed to the Northern Medical Program each year and complete four years based in Prince George across UNBC and UHNBC sites.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Northern Medical Program partnership · Verified August 16, 2026
Residence and Campus Fit
UNBC residence rates and housing guarantees
Neyoh and Keyoh are furnished apartment-style residences at the Prince George campus. Each student has a private bedroom in a shared suite with a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Current prices are for 2026–27, not Fall 2027.
| 2026–27 item | Per semester | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Four-bedroom suite bedroom | $3,569 | Private bedroom in a furnished Neyoh or Keyoh apartment-style suite. |
| Residence life + infrastructure fees | $92 | $56 residence life fee plus $36 infrastructure fee. |
| Five-day meal plan | $3,438 | Required option for Prince George residents below 60 UNBC credits. |
| Seven-day meal plan | $3,543 | The other required option for Prince George residents below 60 UNBC credits. |
Application fee
$50
Due with the housing application; a $275 room deposit is also due during the process.
First-year guarantee
Accept by May 1
For eligible first-time post-secondary students who meet residence age and enrolment rules.
Indigenous guarantee
Accept by August 1
A separate category for eligible self-identified Indigenous students from Turtle Island.
2027–28 housing costs are pending
Reprice rent, residence fees, meal plans, deposit, parking, and any break extension when UNBC publishes the 2027–28 table. The current meal plan is mandatory for Prince George residents below 60 UNBC credits.
Neyoh and Keyoh residences
Current housing · Published for this period
UNBC has two residence buildings in Prince George. They are Neyoh and Keyoh. They house more than 500 students. The suites are furnished and apartment-style. They are less than five minutes from the campus core.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Neyoh and Keyoh residence overview · Verified August 16, 2026
Residence suite layout
Current housing · Published for this period
Each resident has a private bedroom, and suites include a full kitchen, furnished living room, and shared bathroom.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27 residence rent
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
A bedroom in a four-bedroom suite costs $3,569 per semester for September 2026, January 2027, and May 2027.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Residence life and infrastructure fees
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The 2026–27 schedule adds $56 for residence life and $36 for infrastructure per semester, for $92 beyond rent and meal plan.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Housing application fee and room deposit
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The 2026–27 housing application fee is $50. The residence room deposit is $275. Both are due during the application process.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27 residence meal-plan rates
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The five-day meal plan costs $3,438 per semester and the seven-day plan costs $3,543 per semester.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Meal-plan requirement
Current housing policy · Published for this period
Prince George undergraduates living in residence with fewer than 60 UNBC credit hours must select the five-day or seven-day meal plan. This is for September and January.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Neyoh and Keyoh residence overview · Verified August 16, 2026
First-year housing guarantee
Current housing policy · Published for this period
An eligible first-time post-secondary student qualifies for the guarantee. You must accept the UNBC Housing offer by May 1. You must also meet the residence age and enrolment rules.
May 1 is the deadline to accept the housing offer, not merely to submit an application.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Housing guarantee eligibility and acceptance dates · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous student housing guarantee
Current housing policy · Published for this period
Eligible Indigenous students from Turtle Island may use a separate guarantee. They must self-identify and accept an academic-year housing offer by August 1. Newly admitted international and exchange students are excluded from this category.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Housing guarantee eligibility and acceptance dates · Verified August 16, 2026
2027–28 residence rates
2027 pending · Fall 2027
Not published. UNBC's housing table currently stops at the 2026–27 academic year.
Reprice rent, fees, meal plans, deposit, and parking when the 2027–28 table appears.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Campus and regional student experience
Campus life includes more than 40 kilometres of connected trails. It also includes research forests and field sites. There is a wood-waste bioenergy system. Delivery mixes in-person and remote learning, and this mix differs by region.
Campus trail network
Current campus context · Published for this period
UNBC says its Prince George campus opens onto more than 40 kilometres of trails connected with the Cranbrook Hill Greenway and Forests for the World.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Campus bioenergy system
Current campus context · Published for this period
UNBC's bioenergy plant uses wood waste from local sawmills. The University says it cuts fossil-fuel use for campus heat by 85%.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Field research sites
Current campus context · Published for this period
UNBC publishes undergraduate field and research opportunities at the John Prince Research Forest, Quesnel River Research Centre, and Aleza Lake Research Forest.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
John Prince Research Forest scale and governance
Current campus context · Published for this period
UNBC says the John Prince Research Forest covers 16,683 hectares. It is jointly managed by a university and a First Nations community. It is also a site for experiential learning and employment.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Regional delivery modes
Current regional delivery · Published for this period
The South-Central campus publishes face-to-face, audio-conference, video-conference, and online delivery. What is available varies by program and term.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: South-Central campus programs and delivery modes · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UNBC residence sources
Housing and Location Questions
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
|---|---|
| Residence | Check the residence guarantee rules and first-year room styles. Also check meal plans, deposit deadlines, and off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit in Prince George. They should also compare weather and cost of living. Safety and community feel matter too. |
| Commuting | If you live off campus, map your commute time. Check classes, labs, placements, and evening activities. Do this before you commit. |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
UNBC tuition and entrance awards
UNBC prices undergraduate tuition per credit. The 30-credit examples below show the arithmetic from the current 2026–27 rates before mandatory fees. No 2027–28 tuition figure has been invented.
| Category | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic undergraduate tuition | $207.69 per credit | $6,230.70 across 30 credits before mandatory fees. |
| International undergraduate tuition | $1,040.15 per credit | $31,204.50 across 30 credits; UNBC's international page rounds its example to $31,210. |
| Application fee | $37.87 domestic / $125 international | Non-refundable and charged with each application. |
| International tuition deposit | $9,000 | Applied to tuition and fees. The offer states the deadline. The published refund policy is restrictive. |
| International medical insurance | $190 per semester | Charged unless the student demonstrates qualifying coverage and obtains a waiver. |
Fall 2027 tuition is pending
Use 2026–27 as the latest planning base only. Before you accept an offer, reprice many costs. These include tuition, program charges, student fees, and insurance. Also reprice residence, meal plans, books, travel, and immigration costs. Use the approved 2027–28 schedules.
Entrance awards UNBC currently publishes
Early Entrance Scholarships
$2,500 and $5,500
Grades-based consideration for first-year applicants who apply and self-declare grades by January 15.
Leadership Awards
$3,000
Requires the leadership award application and two reference letters by January 15.
President's Silver Anniversary Award
$6,000, renewable at $5,500
Renewable for up to three additional consecutive years under the published conditions.
Entrance and General Awards
Award-specific
The broader online application is open through April 1. You need an admission offer to access it.
January 15 versus April 1
January 15 controls Early Entrance and Leadership consideration. The broader Entrance and General Awards application remains open through April 1, but undergraduate applicants need an admission offer to access it.
2026–27 domestic undergraduate tuition
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Domestic undergraduate tuition is $207.69 per credit. Or it is $6,230.70 for 30 credits. This is before mandatory fees.
Applies to: Other Canadian
University of Northern British Columbia: Finance tuition rates and downloadable fee charts · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27 international undergraduate tuition
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
International undergraduate tuition is $1,040.15 per credit. Or it is $31,204.50 for 30 credits. This is before mandatory fees.
UNBC's international planning page rounds the 30-credit example to $31,210. The per-credit arithmetic is $31,204.50.
Applies to: International
University of Northern British Columbia: Finance tuition rates and downloadable fee charts · Verified August 16, 2026
2027–28 undergraduate tuition
2027 pending · Fall 2027
Not published. UNBC's fee charts and Calendar currently cover 2026–27.
Do not apply an assumed increase. Reprice from the approved 2027–28 fee schedule.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Finance tuition rates and downloadable fee charts · Verified August 16, 2026
Mandatory undergraduate fee examples
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The 2026-27 schedule includes $5.97 per credit for student services, up to an $89.55 maximum. It includes $281.52 a year for health and dental coverage. This is for eligible full-time Prince George students. It also includes campus-specific society fees and U-Pass fees.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
International medical insurance charge
2026–2027 latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
UNBC assesses $190 per semester for international medical insurance unless qualifying coverage is documented and the fee is waived.
Applies to: International
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Early Entrance Scholarship values
Current awards · Published for this period
UNBC lists grades-based Early Entrance Scholarships of $2,500 and $5,500 for first-year students who apply and self-declare grades by January 15.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Entrance scholarship and leadership award values · Verified August 16, 2026
Leadership Award value and materials
Current awards · Published for this period
Leadership Awards are $3,000. They require the leadership application and two reference letters. You must apply before January 15.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Entrance scholarship and leadership award values · Verified August 16, 2026
President's Silver Anniversary Award
Current awards · Published for this period
The award is $6,000 in the first year. It can be renewed at $5,500. You can renew it for up to three more years in a row. These rules come from its published conditions.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Entrance scholarship and leadership award values · Verified August 16, 2026
Entrance and General Awards deadline
Current awards · Published for this period
The broader online Entrance and General Awards application is open through April 1. Undergraduate applicants need an offer of admission to access it.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate entrance and in-course award rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Undergraduate award ceiling
Current awards policy · Published for this period
The current undergraduate award ceiling at UNBC is $10,000 per academic year. External awards are excluded. The University reserves the right to limit combined institutional awards.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate entrance and in-course award rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UNBC cost and award sources
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on your program, student status, and year. Check domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Budget for residence or rent, food, and books. Also budget for transit, health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Student Life and Support
Fit Signals
| Community | Small university profile: compare class feel and access to professors. Also compare student clubs and how easy it is to build community. |
|---|---|
| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
| Clubs and Leadership | Look for discipline clubs, cultural groups, entrepreneurship programs, varsity/intramural sports, and volunteering. |
| First-Year Transition | Ask how orientation, peer mentorship, residence programming, and advising help students settle in. |
Co-op, Research, and Career Outcomes
UNBC co-op and paid work-integrated learning
UNBC co-op alternates academic study with paid, full-time work. It is broadly available but excludes Nursing, Social Work, and Education. Joining is free; students pay the work-term course fee after securing a placement.
Broad undergraduate eligibility
Co-op is open across undergraduate programs except Nursing, Social Work, and Education.
Academic threshold
Students need a 2.50 cumulative GPA and 24 completed credits, or 30 credits in Engineering.
Four- or eight-month paid terms
Most placements are full-time. UNBC publishes an hourly earnings range of $18 to $28. It does not promise an outcome.
Transcript designation
A four-year program normally needs at least three work terms, equal to at least 30% of academic-study time.
Placement is not guaranteed
Students apply for posted roles or find their own roles. The competition decides who gets them. The Calendar clearly says the Co-op office does not have to guarantee a work term.
2026–27 fee discrepancy
The fee schedule says $623.10 per work term, while the Co-op page says one three-credit course, which is $623.07 at $207.69 per credit.
The published co-op fee differs by three cents
The Calendar lists $623.10 per work term. The Co-op page says the fee equals a three-credit course, but three times the published $207.69 domestic rate is $623.07. Confirm the actual student-account charge rather than silently choosing one official value.
A placement is not guaranteed
UNBC publishes an $18–$28 hourly range, but students still apply competitively to posted or self-sourced roles. The Calendar expressly says the Co-op office is not obligated to guarantee a placement.
Co-op program eligibility by degree
Current co-op · Published for this period
UNBC offers co-op across undergraduate programs except Nursing, Social Work, and Education.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op GPA and credit threshold
Current co-op · Published for this period
You must be full-time. You must hold a 2.50 cumulative GPA. You must complete 24 credits before the first work term, or 30 credits in Engineering. You must also finish the free Career Readiness course.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op work-term length
Current co-op · Published for this period
A typical UNBC co-op work term is paid, full-time work. It lasts about four or eight months. It lines up with an academic semester.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Published co-op earnings range
Current co-op · Published for this period
UNBC says co-op students can earn $18 to $28 per hour while working in their field; this is a published range, not a wage guarantee.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op structure and published earnings range · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op transcript designation
Current co-op · Published for this period
The designation normally requires work terms equal to at least 30% of academic-study time. A four-year program needs at least three terms. You must finish on an academic term.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate Calendar co-op designation rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op placement guarantee
Current co-op · Published for this period
The Undergraduate Calendar expressly says UNBC's Co-op office is not obligated to guarantee work-term placements.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate Calendar co-op designation rules · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27 co-op work-term fee conflict
Official-source conflict · 2026–2027 latest available
The Undergraduate Calendar lists $623.10 per co-op work term. The Co-op page says the fee equals one three-credit course. Three credits at the published $207.69 rate equal $623.07.
The official arithmetic differs by $0.03. Confirm the posted charge in the student account.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op entry and placement charges
Current co-op · Published for this period
Joining co-op is free. Pre-employment training is free too. The work-term tuition is not refundable. It is charged only after you get a placement and enroll in a COOP course.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
International co-op work-permit change
Current co-op · Published for this period
UNBC says that from April 1, 2026, eligible international students no longer need a separate co-op work permit. But they still need co-op admission. They also need a valid study permit with work conditions. And they need a UNBC confirmation letter.
Applies to: International
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UNBC co-op sources
Career Planning
| Experiential Learning | Check if your target program offers co-op terms. It may also offer internships or clinical placements. Check for practicums, studios, field schools, or research terms. |
|---|---|
| Career Services | Compare job boards, employer partnerships, resume support, interview preparation, and alumni mentoring. |
| Research Access | For graduate-school or professional-school pathways, look for undergraduate research assistant roles and lab access. |
| Outcome Questions | Ask where graduates work or study next, and whether outcomes differ by program, co-op stream, or campus. |
UNBC applicants need to tell apart the guaranteed 65% non-competitive degree-group floor from competitive Applied Science, Health Sciences, and Nursing selection. They also need to separate direct-entry, prior-post-secondary, partner-college, regional, joint-degree, and UBC-owned professional routes. They should use the confirmed Fall 2027 program deadlines. They should keep the general deadline and 2027–28 prices pending. They should preserve the official Education, Health Sciences, and co-op-fee conflicts. They should treat paid co-op as competitive employment, not a guaranteed placement.
UNBC Admissions, Costs, Residence & Co-op FAQs
Direct answers to UNBC's 65% non-competitive floor, competitive-program minima, confirmed Fall 2027 deadlines, English scores, current domestic and international tuition, entrance awards, Neyoh and Keyoh residence costs and guarantees, regional programs, partner boundaries, and paid co-op.
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison. But official university pages remain the source of truth. They are the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology
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