Information for InternatIonal Baccalaureate applicants
Stay ahead of the curve The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research, innovation, and teaching with a vibrant international perspective. It’s why UBC is consistently ranked among the top three universities in Canada and among the top 25 public universities and top 40 research universities in the world.* Join expert faculty and top students from across the globe to push the boundaries of human knowledge and transform ideas into actions. *Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking), Times Higher Education World University Ranking, Universities Allied for Essential Medicines’ University Global Health Impact Report Card, and Webometrics Ranking of Universities
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EXPerience the world The International Baccalaureate Organization’s emphasis on intercultural understanding is mirrored in UBC’s diverse student population and extensive opportunities to study and volunteer abroad.
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Where IB students flourisH
Ranked among the top 40 universities globally, UBC is a popular destination for International Baccalaureate diploma graduates. In fact, the University receives more IB transcripts than nearly any other post-secondary institution in the world. UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses offer innovative curricula taught by leading faculty who use advanced teaching methods and modern technology to challenge and inspire top students like you. As an IB student, you have grown accustomed to learning beyond the classroom, including your extended essay and creativity, action and service (CAS) requirements. UBC offers opportunities to build on your IB experiences with interdisciplinary programs, as well as volunteer and study-aborad options available through the Go Global program.
Meet IB students at UBC Virginia Hermanson Calgary, Canada BSc, Vancouver Campus
James Beaton Coaldale, Canada BA, Okanagan Campus
Cecilia Montauban Lima, Peru BSc, Vancouver Campus
Where your IB education stands out UBC recognizes the IB program’s academic rigour and values its emphasis on areas beyond academic achievement. The Personal Profile section of your UBC application is your chance to share your experiences in the IB program and beyond: tell us what you are most proud of, what is most important to you, and what you have learned inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about admission to UBC you.ubc.ca/international-baccalaureate
First-year credit for IB courses UBC considers all higher-level and some standard-level IB courses for first-year credit. The table below shows the credits granted on each campus for the most popular IB courses, but your other IB classes may be eligible for credit too. For all other courses, credit is determined by your admitting faculty. If you are eligible to receive an exemption, please consult your departmental advisor at UBC before registering for second-year courses. You can also choose to refuse the first-year credit and take the course.
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“My research demanded
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community throughout
an inquisitive mind
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SUBJECT
MINIMUM IB GRADE
VANCOUVER CAMPUS COURSE GRANTED
OKANAGAN CAMPUS COURSE GRANTED
(including credit values)
(including credit values)
Biology HL
6
BIOL 1st year level (8), with exemption from BIOL 111, BIOL 121, and BIOL 140
BIOL 1st year level (6), with exemption from BIOL 116, BIOL 117, BIOL 122, & BIOL 125
Business and Management HL
5
COMM 1st (3), Precludes credit for COMM 100 and COMM 101
MGMT 1st year level (3)
Business and Management SL
5
No credit
MGMT 1st year level (3)
MINIMUM IB GRADE
VANCOUVER CAMPUS COURSE GRANTED
OKANAGAN CAMPUS COURSE GRANTED
(including credit values)
(including credit values)
French: Literature HL
5
FREN 220 (3) and FREN 221 (3)
FREN 220 ( 3) and FREN 221 (3)
French B HL
5
FREN 122 (3) and FREN 123 (3)
FREN 122 (3) and FREN 123 (3)
Geography HL
6
GEOG 1st year level (6)
GEOG 1st year level (6)
German: Language and Literature HL
5
GERM 200 (3) and GERM 210 (3) GERM 200 (3) and GERM 210 (3)
German: Language and Literature SL
5
GERM 200 (3)
German B HL
5
GERM 110 (3) and GERM 200 (3) GERM 110 (3) and GERM 200 (3)
History HL
5
HIST 1st year level (6)
HIST 1st year level (6)
Information Technology in a Global Society HL
6
CPSC 1st year level (3)
ARTS 1st year level (6)
Islamic History HL
5
RELG 1st year level (6)
ARTS 1st year level (6)
Italian: Language and Literature HL
5
ITAL 202 (3) and ITAL 2nd year level (3)
ARTS 1st year level (6)
Italian: Language and Literature SL
5
ITAL 202 (3)
ARTS 1st year level (3)
Italian B HL
5
ITAL 202 (3) and ITAL 2nd year level (3)
ARTS 1st year level (6)
Mathematics HL
6
MATH 100 (3) and MATH 101 (3) MATH 100 (3) and MATH 101 (3)
Philosophy HL
5
PHIL 100 (6)
PHIL 1st year level (6)
Philosophy SL
5
No credit
PHIL 1st year level (3)
Physics HL
6
PHYS 100 (3) and PHYS 1st year level (3), with exemption from PHYS 101
PHYS 1st year level (6)
Physics SL
6
PHYS 100 (3)
No credit
Portuguese: Language and Literature HL
5
PORT 202 (3) & PORT 2nd year level (3)
ARTS 1st year level (6)
Portuguese: Language and Literature SL
6
PORT 1st (3)
ARTS 1st year level (3)
Portuguese B HL
5
PORT 202 (3) and PORT 2nd year level (3)
ARTS 1st year level (6)
Psychology HL
5
PSYC 100 (6)
PSYO 1st year level (6)
Social and Cultural Anthropology HL
5
ANTH 100 (3) and ANTH 1st year level (3)
ANTH 100 (3) and ANTH 1st year level (3)
Spanish: Language and Literature HL
5
SPAN 220 (6)
SPAN 302 (3) and SPAN 2nd (3)
Spanish: Language and Literature SL
5
SPAN 2nd year level (3)
SPAN 301 (3)
Spanish : Literature HL
5
SPAN 220 (6)
SPAN 306 (3) and SPAN 2nd (3)
Spanish: Literature SL
5
SPAN 2nd year level (3)
SPAN 305 (3)
Spanish B HL
5
SPAN 201 (3) and SPAN 202 (3)
SPAN 201 (3) and SPAN 202 (3)
Theatre Arts HL
5
THTR 230 (3) and THTR 1st year level (3)
THTR 1st year level (6)
PHIL 1st year level (6)
PHIL 1st year level (6)
GERM 200 (3)
the campus and the city,
and, in many ways, was
recognizes the level you are
which creates a unique and
an extension of my IB
at when you finish the IB
exciting place to learn and
extended essay.”
program and prepares you
Chemistry HL
6
CHEM 121 (4)*
CHEM 121 (3) and CHEM 123 (3)
for any career.”
Chinese A Language and Literature HL
5
CHIN 1st year level (6)
CHIN 1st year level (6)
Chinese A Literature HL
5
CHIN 1st year level (6)
CHIN 1st year level (6)
Chinese B – Cantonese HL
5
CHIN 1st year level (6)
CHIN 1st year level (6)
Chinese B – Mandarin HL
5
CHIN 1st year level (6)
CHIN 1st year level (6)
Classical Languages: Greek HL
5
GREK 200 (6)
GREK 1st (6) exempt GREK 111 and GREK 121
Classical Languages: Latin HL
5
LATN 200 (6)
LATN 1st (6) exempt LATN 300
Computer Science HL
6
CPSC 1st year level (3)
COSC 1st year level (6)
Economics HL
5
ECON 1st (6). Not for credit towards Economics specializations
ECON 1st (6). Not for credit towards Economics specializations
Economics SL
5
No credit
ECON 1st year level (3)
ENGLISH: LANGUAGE and LITERATURE HL
5
ENGL 1st year level (6)
ENGL 1st year level (6)
English: Literature HL
5
ENGL 1st year level (6)
ENGL 1st year level (6)
Theory of Knowledge
French: Language and Literature HL
5
FREN 224 (3) and FREN 225 (3)
FREN 222 (3) and FREN 223 (3)
Visual Arts HL
5
VISA 182 (3) and VISA 183 (3)
VISA 102 (3) and VISA 103 (3)
French: Language and Literature SL
5
FREN 122 (3) and FREN 123 (3)
FREN 122 (3) and FREN 123 (3)
Visual Arts SL
5
No credit
VISA 102 (3)
experience new things.” Be part of a diverse community
Push the boundaries of researcH
With her IB experience giving her a leg up academically and her residence community supporting her, Virginia has found time to connect with others on campus through her involvement with UBC REC, UBC Concert Winds, the UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team, UBC Surf Club and the Student Ambassador Program. After graduation, Virginia hopes to experience someplace new by travelling abroad to work or continuing her studies in graduate school.
A recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Research Award, James conducted his own research project exploring the policy impacts of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident on the United States, Germany, and Japan. With a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, and a strong network of colleagues, James finished his undergraduate degree in three years and is now pursuing a Law degree at UBC.
Pursue your passions Cecilia arrived at UBC with a passion for ecology and conservation— interests that UBC helped her develop through hands-on classes, fieldwork, research, and summer learning opportunities in China and Iceland. After graduation, Cecilia landed a job as a junior wildlife biologist and project manager for an environmental consultancy, where she spends her time monitoring wildlife in British Columbia and Alberta.
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