OKANAGAN CAMPUS KELOWNA KELOWNA MONTREAL VANCOUVER TORONTO BOLD THINKING The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. With campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, UBC s entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.
TRANSFORMATIVE DIVERSE CONNECTED 7,668 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 724 GRADUATE STUDENTS UBC s Okanagan campus is a young and distinctive learning community earning international recognition for excellence in research and teaching. Our campus is a model for new ways of thinking about interdisciplinary and innovative programs. We provide students with a university experience that is transformative, challenging, and competitive, and we are committed to scholarship that drives economic, social, and cultural change. PROGRAM OPTIONS 60 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 19 GRADUATE PROGRAMS 2015 ENGAGEMENT 220 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN UBC CAREER WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS 396 STUDENTS WORKED ON COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS WITH 36+ ORGANIZATIONS 4 OK.UBC.CA 5
A CENTRE OF RESEARCH INNOVATION A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit underpins UBC Okanagan research, with an emphasis on direct student involvement to advance discoveries in fields of importance globally and locally. The Survive and Thrive Applied Research (STAR) initiative exemplifies this spirit of innovation with cutting-edge projects, including control software for unmanned aerial vehicles. STAR creates a bridge between UBC Okanagan and industry, specializing in technologies for human protection and performance in extreme, remote, or rural conditions. UBC OKANAGAN RESEARCH FUNDING 2015 $14.7M FUNDING 714 PROJECTS 427% INCREASE IN TRI COUNCIL FUNDING $1.1M 2005-06 $5.9M 2015-16 FACULTIES 8 AND SCHOOLS Faculty of Applied Science, School of Engineering Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Education Faculty of Health and Social Development Faculty of Management Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program College of Graduate Studies 15 505 RESEARCH CENTRES AND INSTITUTES FACULTY MEMBERS 6 OK.UBC.CA 7
A PORTAL FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT UBC s Okanagan campus delivers enriched educational experiences abroad through research, study exchange, and learning connections around the globe. International experience opportunities abound: 16 per cent of UBC Okanagan graduating students reported participating in an international learning experience in 2015-16. UBC students have access to exchange placements with more than 150 partner institutions, plus many more overseas opportunities through faculty-led programs, research placements, and internships. With a vast network of partners and collaborators worldwide, the impact of our research and learning is transformative and far-reaching. OUR STUDENTS COME FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND ACROSS THE REGION 9,500+ 57% BC 26% OTHER CANADIAN 16% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF FROM 92 COUNTRIES 9
CLOSE-KNIT CAMPUS At UBC s Okanagan campus, students join a close-knit learning community where open dialogue reaches across disciplines and departments, cultivating bold new ways of thinking. CAMPUS CULTURE 20:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO 44% UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES WITH FEWER THAN 30 STUDENTS 1,676 STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS 431 SELF-IDENTIFIED ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE From nature trails and coffee spots to comfortable student collegia, UBC s Okanagan campus continues to add spaces that support well-being. The workout and studio space in the Hangar Fitness Centre complement athletic courts, fitness stations, and the Nonis artificial turf sports field. Such vibrant environments in our UBC community are places to learn, work, and play. 1,561 12 100 ATHLETICS AND RECREATION SQ.M. GYMNASIUM VARSITY ATHLETICS TEAMS STEPS TO NATURE TRAILS LIBRARY 690 SEATS 15 STUDY ROOMS 120 COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS 12 OK.UBC.CA
GATEWAY TO THE OKANAGAN $1.5B ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE OKANAGAN 30% STUDENTS FROM THE OKANAGAN 60% GRADUATES STAY IN THE REGION Situated between Kelowna s lively city centre and the stunning mountains and lakes of the Okanagan Valley, UBC s Okanagan campus plays an impactful role in the region. Through community support and living lab partnerships, UBC enriches the Valley s social and cultural vibrancy and enhances its long-term economic sustainability, creating research and learning results that can be translated to the world. 193 PUBLIC EVENTS, 60% OFF-CAMPUS ORIGIN OF THE OKANAGAN CHARTER: AN INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTING UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES 30 BEACHES 5 200 OF CANADA S LARGEST SKI RESORTS WITHIN 3 HOURS 2,000 25 c -1 c FRESHWATER LAKES HOURS OF SUNSHINE ANNUALLY WARM, DRY SUMMERS COOL, CALM WINTERS 14 OK.UBC.CA
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN CAMPUS 3333 University Way Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7 ok.ubc.ca Aug 2016/1,200