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University of British Columbia English Requirements

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British Columbia, Canada

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university established in 1908, with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and is known for its strong research output, diverse international student body, and programs across sciences, arts, engineering, business, and medicine.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of British Columbia accepts CAEL, Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown
CAEL70

Sources: vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/admissions/english-…

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum
CAEL70S 60

Sources: grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-…

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Requirements are read from University of British Columbia's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.