As the oldest university in British Columbia and the third largest in Canada, the University of British Columbia is an internationally recognized leader in academic excellence and leading edge research. 

International programs at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems further enhance this reputation with a focus on integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to study, reflected in the collaborative nature of activities within the University, across Canada and internationally. The Faculty takes a global perspective to many of the issues facing local communities those focused around human health and the responsible use of land, food and water resources. 

Aside from applying to UBC as an international student and taking advantage of the Facultys full range of academic programs, there are also short-term options available:

Summer Student, courses offered are:

• Land Economics 
• Small Business Management in Agri-Food Industries 
• Agribusiness and Food Marketing
• Ecological Principals of Organic Food Production 
• Introduction to Wine Science

For details check with the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Global Partnership Program.

Exchange Student, can apply for either one or two terms (semesters), provided you can:

• start your studies in September or January; 
• take a wide range of undergraduate or graduate courses; and
• obtain credit for study at UBC towards your home university degree program. 

You must be enrolled at one of UBC's Partner Universities in order to come to UBC as a Visiting Exchange Student. We cannot accept applications from students that are not enrolled at one of these universities. Also, your home university determines your eligibility to attend UBC.

Full-time Degree Student,

Review the UBC student exchange website for details.