Notable programs
Forestry
QS #12-15 globally, #1 Canada. Unique Indigenous Land Stewardship program. Research-intensive with direct Pacific Northwest fieldwork access. No domestic competitor comes close.
Sauder School of Business (MBA)
Top 3 Canada. Median salary CAD 101,431 (USD 74,045). 72% offer rate within 3 months. 117 employers hosted dedicated career sessions in 2021-22. 38% salary increase during program.
Engineering & Applied Science
Top 3 Canada. 94% full-time employment, median CAD 78,500. CAD 98M research funding in 2024-25 for the faculty alone. International tuition CAD 66,200/yr (USD 48,326).
Computer Science
Top 3 Canada. Graduates earn 38% above all bachelor's holders at 2 years. Strong co-op pipeline into Vancouver tech corridor. Tuition CAD 53,082/yr (USD 38,750) international.
Medicine (MD)
Top 3 Canada. Distributed medical program across BC. Research-intensive with CAD 936M total university funding supporting health sciences. Limited international seats.
Environmental Science & Sustainability
Top 20 globally. Pacific Spirit Park as living laboratory. Climate science research hub. Interdisciplinary programs linking forestry, geography, and ocean sciences.
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