University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia
Compare University of Northern British Columbia programs, admissions, costs, residence, student support, and career pathways in one source-reviewed guide. Jump to the decision section you need below.
Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Information checked against official university sources · How we review guides
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 verify official admissions, residence, and cost details before building the final application list.
Admissions Planning
Fall 2027 admissions planning
UNBC admission requirements and confirmed deadlines
UNBC separates non-competitive degree groups from Applied Science, Health Sciences, direct-entry Nursing, and professional programs. Applications for 2027–28 open in early October 2026, and 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
Minimum eligibility does not guarantee admission to competitive programs. Professional routes also require prior university credit, supplemental documents, or 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
Fall 2027 application opening
UNBC says applications for the 2027–28 intake will open in early October 2026.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
General Fall 2027 undergraduate deadline
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Current institutional context
Northern research focus
UNBC identifies natural resources and the environment, rural and northern health, and sustainable communities as major research strengths tied to northern issues.
University of Northern British Columbia: Teaching, research, and alumni facts · Verified August 16, 2026
Current campus context
Regional campus network
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program directory
Program availability is campus-specific
UNBC's program directory maps each undergraduate offering to Prince George, Fort St. John, Quesnel, or Terrace; regional availability must be checked program by program.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate program and campus directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Non-competitive degree-group minimum
Arts, Commerce, Science, and Planning require a 65% average across English 12, three approved academic Grade 12 courses, and one additional Grade 12 course.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Non-competitive admission guarantee boundary
UNBC says meeting the listed requirements and minimum average guarantees admission to a non-competitive entry program; this assurance does not extend to competitive programs.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Ontario high-school requirements
Ontario applicants need the OSSD plus five Grade 12 U or 4U/4M courses with a 65% overall average, including ENG4U and four additional 4U/4M courses.
University of Northern British Columbia: High-school admission requirements by province · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Applied Science minimum
Applied Science requires a 75% five-course average using English 12, Pre-Calculus 12, two approved academic Science 12 courses, and one additional Grade 12 course.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Health Sciences minimum
Health Sciences requires a 70% admission average, with 70% minimums in English 12, Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 11, and Pre-Calculus 11.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Direct-entry collaborative Nursing minimum
Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing requires a 70% average, including 70% English, Chemistry 11, and Math 11 plus 73% in Anatomy & Physiology 12 completed within five years of acceptance.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Direct-entry Nursing application ownership
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Bachelor of Education prior-study minimum
Elementary Education requires a qualifying degree or 90 university credits and Secondary Education requires a four-year degree with a teachable-field credit pattern; both publish a 2.33 GPA minimum.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Northern Baccalaureate Nursing prior-study minimum
The prior-post-secondary Nursing route requires 60 transferable credits, including 24 prerequisite credits at B- and at least 24 credits at the 200 level or above, plus a 3.00 GPA on the most recent 60 credits.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Social Work prior-study minimum
The BSW requires 60 transferable credits, the published foundational-course distribution, a 2.67 GPA, references, and additional non-academic material.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate admission requirements by degree group · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
General university-transfer minimum
Transfer status begins at 15 acceptable university-level credits; admission requires a 2.00 GPA or C (63%) on the most recent 30 transferable credits, or all work when fewer than 30 are presented.
University of Northern British Columbia: Post-secondary transfer admission requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
IELTS Academic minimum
IELTS Academic requires 6.5 overall with no module below 6.0.
University of Northern British Columbia: International admission and English requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
TOEFL and Duolingo minimums
TOEFL iBT requires 90 overall with no component below 20; Duolingo requires 125 overall with no component below 115.
University of Northern British Columbia: International admission and English requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
Undergraduate application fees
The 2026–27 Calendar lists a non-refundable $37.87 domestic application fee and $125 international application fee.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Current international process
International undergraduate tuition deposit
International undergraduates pay a $9,000 admission deposit that is applied to tuition and fees; the offer supplies the due date.
University of Northern British Columbia: International application, deposit, tuition, and living costs · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 Applied Science deadline
Applied Science applications are due March 1, 2027 for domestic and international applicants.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 Health Sciences deadline
The dedicated Fall 2027 deadline page gives May 15, 2027 for domestic and international Health Sciences applications.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Health Sciences deadline conflict
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 collaborative Nursing deadline
The direct-entry Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing deadline is March 31, 2027 for domestic applicants; UNBC publishes no international intake.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 Education deadline
UNBC's dedicated page gives February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Education applications at Prince George, Quesnel, and Terrace for domestic and international applicants.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Education deadline conflict
Official UNBC pages conflict: the cycle-specific deadline page says February 15, 2027, while the Undergraduate Calendar and regional BEd page publish February 1.
Applicants should follow the earlier February 1 date unless UNBC confirms otherwise in writing.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 Northern Baccalaureate Nursing deadline
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 Social Work deadline
The Prince George BSW deadline is February 1, 2027 for domestic and international 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 environmental engineering, wildlife and fisheries, conservation, planning, nature-based tourism, nursing, and regional teacher education. 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, ecology, 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 with 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, while Northern Baccalaureate Nursing requires 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.
Current programs
Degree and campus directory
UNBC's live directory separates BA, BComm, BPl, BSc, BASc, BEd, BHSc, BScN, and BSW offerings and identifies each available campus.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate program and campus directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Current programs
UNBC and joint engineering routes are distinct
UNBC lists its own Civil and Environmental Engineering BASc programs separately from the joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering program.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate program and campus directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program
Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering structure
The joint 162-credit program spans 4.5 years: two years at UNBC, upper years at UBC, and a final UNBC semester with professional practice, environmental law, and capstone design.
University of Northern British Columbia: Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering degree · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program
Joint Environmental Engineering degree outcome
UNBC says students in the joint route earn Bachelor of Applied Science degrees from both UNBC and UBC.
University of Northern British Columbia: Joint UNBC–UBC Environmental Engineering degree · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program
Wildlife and Fisheries BSc
The 123-credit BSc combines wildlife and fisheries biology, field and lab methods, Indigenous land perspectives, co-op, supervised research, study abroad, and an honours option.
University of Northern British Columbia: Wildlife and Fisheries BSc · Verified August 16, 2026
Current programs
Northern planning streams
UNBC's planning offering includes First Nations Planning, Natural Resources Planning, and Northern and Rural Community Planning.
University of Northern British Columbia: First Nations, natural resources, and northern planning · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 program
Conservation Science and Practice
The BSc integrates ecology, forestry, GIS, wildlife and fisheries, conservation practice, outdoor education, and either landscape conservation or wildland recreation study.
University of Northern British Columbia: Conservation Science and Practice BSc · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 program
Nature-Based Tourism Management
The BA offers specialization in communities and tourism, environment and society, marketing and entrepreneurship, or outdoor education and leadership, plus an honours route.
University of Northern British Columbia: Nature-Based Tourism Management BA · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 program
Regional elementary BEd
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Regional Bachelor of Education delivery · Verified August 16, 2026
Current programs
Two northern undergraduate Nursing routes
The collaborative BScN is direct-entry through partner colleges, while Northern Baccalaureate Nursing is a two-year, five-semester UNBC route requiring prior post-secondary credit.
University of Northern British Columbia: Fall 2027 undergraduate application deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Current partnership
Northern Medical Program ownership
The Northern Medical Program is a distributed site of UBC's MD program hosted at UNBC; applications are processed by UBC and graduates receive a UBC medical degree, not a UNBC degree.
University of Northern British Columbia: Northern Medical Program degree and application ownership · Verified August 16, 2026
Current partnership
Northern Medical Program cohort
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.
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.
Current housing
Neyoh and Keyoh residences
UNBC's two Prince George residence buildings, Neyoh and Keyoh, house more than 500 students in furnished apartment-style suites less than five minutes from the campus core.
University of Northern British Columbia: Neyoh and Keyoh residence overview · Verified August 16, 2026
Current housing
Residence suite layout
Each resident has a private bedroom, and suites include a full kitchen, furnished living room, and shared bathroom.
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
2026–27 residence rent
A bedroom in a four-bedroom suite costs $3,569 per semester for September 2026, January 2027, and May 2027.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
Residence life and infrastructure fees
The 2026–27 schedule adds $56 for residence life and $36 for infrastructure per semester, for $92 beyond rent and meal plan.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
Housing application fee and room deposit
The 2026–27 housing application fee is $50 and the residence room deposit is $275, both due during the application process.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
2026–27 residence meal-plan rates
The five-day meal plan costs $3,438 per semester and the seven-day plan costs $3,543 per semester.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 residence and meal-plan fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Current housing policy
Meal-plan requirement
Prince George undergraduates living in residence with fewer than 60 UNBC credit hours must select the five-day or seven-day meal plan for September and January.
University of Northern British Columbia: Neyoh and Keyoh residence overview · Verified August 16, 2026
Current housing policy
First-year housing guarantee
An eligible first-time post-secondary student qualifies for the guarantee by accepting the UNBC Housing offer by May 1 and meeting the residence age and enrolment rules.
May 1 is the deadline to accept the housing offer, not merely to submit an application.
University of Northern British Columbia: Housing guarantee eligibility and acceptance dates · Verified August 16, 2026
Current housing policy
Indigenous student housing guarantee
Eligible Indigenous students from Turtle Island may use a separate guarantee by self-identifying and accepting an academic-year housing offer by August 1; newly admitted international and exchange students are excluded from this category.
University of Northern British Columbia: Housing guarantee eligibility and acceptance dates · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
2027–28 residence rates
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.
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, research forests and field sites, a wood-waste bioenergy system, and region-specific combinations of in-person and remote delivery.
Current campus context
Campus trail network
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Current campus context
Campus bioenergy system
UNBC's bioenergy plant uses local sawmill wood waste and the University says it reduces fossil-fuel use for campus heat by 85%.
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Current campus context
Field research sites
UNBC publishes undergraduate field and research opportunities at the John Prince Research Forest, Quesnel River Research Centre, and Aleza Lake Research Forest.
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Current campus context
John Prince Research Forest scale and governance
UNBC describes the 16,683-hectare John Prince Research Forest as jointly managed by a university and a First Nations community and as a site for experiential learning and employment.
University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George and regional campuses and research sites · Verified August 16, 2026
Current regional delivery
Regional delivery modes
The South-Central campus publishes face-to-face, audio-conference, video-conference, and online delivery, with availability varying by program and term.
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 residence guarantee rules, first-year room styles, meal plans, deposit deadlines, and off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit, weather, cost of living, safety, and community feel in Prince George. |
| Commuting | If living off campus, map commute time to classes, labs, placements, and evening activities before committing. |
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 specifies the deadline and 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. Reprice tuition, program charges, student fees, insurance, residence, meal plans, books, travel, and immigration costs from the approved 2027–28 schedules before accepting an offer.
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; an admission offer is needed 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.
2026–2027 latest available
2026–27 domestic undergraduate tuition
Domestic undergraduate tuition is $207.69 per credit, or $6,230.70 for 30 credits before mandatory fees.
University of Northern British Columbia: Finance tuition rates and downloadable fee charts · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
2026–27 international undergraduate tuition
International undergraduate tuition is $1,040.15 per credit, or $31,204.50 for 30 credits before mandatory fees.
UNBC's international planning page rounds the 30-credit example to $31,210; the per-credit arithmetic is $31,204.50.
University of Northern British Columbia: Finance tuition rates and downloadable fee charts · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
2027–28 undergraduate tuition
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Finance tuition rates and downloadable fee charts · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
Mandatory undergraduate fee examples
The 2026–27 schedule includes $5.97 per credit for student services to an $89.55 maximum, $281.52 annual health and dental coverage for eligible full-time Prince George students, and campus-specific society and U-Pass fees.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
International medical insurance charge
UNBC assesses $190 per semester for international medical insurance unless qualifying coverage is documented and the fee is waived.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Current awards
Early Entrance Scholarship values
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Entrance scholarship and leadership award values · Verified August 16, 2026
Current awards
Leadership Award value and materials
Leadership Awards are $3,000 and require the leadership application plus two reference letters before January 15.
University of Northern British Columbia: Entrance scholarship and leadership award values · Verified August 16, 2026
Current awards
President's Silver Anniversary Award
The award is $6,000 in the first year and renewable at $5,500 for up to three additional consecutive years under its published conditions.
University of Northern British Columbia: Entrance scholarship and leadership award values · Verified August 16, 2026
Current awards
Entrance and General Awards deadline
The broader online Entrance and General Awards application is open through April 1, and undergraduate applicants need an offer of admission to access it.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate entrance and in-course award rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current awards policy
Undergraduate award ceiling
UNBC's current undergraduate award ceiling is $10,000 per academic year, excluding external awards; the University reserves the right to limit combined institutional awards.
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 program, student status, and year. Verify 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, books, 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, access to professors, student clubs, and how easy it is to build community. |
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| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
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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
Typical placements are full-time; UNBC publishes an $18–$28 hourly earnings range without promising 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 competitively to posted or self-sourced roles; the Calendar expressly says the Co-op office need not 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.
Current co-op
Co-op program eligibility by degree
UNBC offers co-op across undergraduate programs except Nursing, Social Work, and Education.
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
Co-op GPA and credit threshold
Students must be full-time, hold a 2.50 cumulative GPA, complete 24 credits before the first work term or 30 credits in Engineering, and finish the free Career Readiness course.
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
Co-op work-term length
A typical UNBC co-op work term is paid, full-time employment for approximately four or eight months aligned with an academic semester.
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
Published co-op earnings range
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.
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op structure and published earnings range · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
Co-op transcript designation
The designation normally requires work terms equal to at least 30% of academic-study time, with at least three terms for a four-year program, and the student must finish on an academic term.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate Calendar co-op designation rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
Co-op placement guarantee
The Undergraduate Calendar expressly says UNBC's Co-op office is not obligated to guarantee work-term placements.
University of Northern British Columbia: Undergraduate Calendar co-op designation rules · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027 latest available
2026–27 co-op work-term fee conflict
The Undergraduate Calendar lists $623.10 per co-op work term, while 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.
University of Northern British Columbia: 2026–27 undergraduate tuition and fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
Co-op entry and placement charges
Joining co-op and completing pre-employment training are free; the non-refundable work-term tuition is charged only after a placement is secured and the student enrolls in a COOP course.
University of Northern British Columbia: Co-op eligibility, work terms, fees, and international rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current co-op
International co-op work-permit change
UNBC says that from April 1, 2026 eligible international students no longer need a separate co-op work permit, but still need co-op admission, a valid study permit with work conditions, and a UNBC confirmation letter.
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
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UNBC applicants need to distinguish the guaranteed 65% non-competitive degree-group floor from competitive Applied Science, Health Sciences, and Nursing selection, and 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 while keeping the general deadline and 2027–28 prices pending, preserve the official Education, Health Sciences, and co-op-fee conflicts, and treat paid co-op as competitive employment rather than 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 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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