Sometimes it just takes one connection to effect positive change in the world. From mind-expanding student exchange, creative on-campus programs for international students, strategic global partnerships and proactive regional offices building goodwill abroad, our teams nurture global citizenship, convene collaborators and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Global partnerships
Together, we can change the world – and partnerships pave the way. With 300+ partnerships spanning 50+ countries, we value collaboration that’s equitable, impactful and based on personal relationships. UBC’s partnership agreements with universities, research institutions, governments, corporations, community groups and NGOs contribute to life-saving research, learning break-throughs and solutions-focused work crossing professions, fields and subject matter. Our office serves UBC faculty, staff and global partners in both creating and maintaining productive faculty- and student-driven relationships.
Regional offices
Personal connections strengthen deep, long-lasting alliances. That’s the philosophy behind UBC’s international offices. Our two regional bases in Hong Kong and India make local connections and elevate partnerships for research, learning and capacity development. These overseas representatives also engage alumni, donors and prospective students, while promoting global UBC programs, services and events.
Asia Pacific Regional Office
Room 1202, 12/F Lee Garden Six
111 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
Rebecca Chiang, Office Manager
Tel: 852 2111 4401
rebecca.chiang@apro.ubc.ca
India Liaison Office
Unit 121, Square One
Plot c2, District Centre, Saket
New Delhi - 110017 India
Faisal Beg, Director
Tel: 91 1146 061905
faisal.beg@ubc.ca
Go Global
“Going global” is about seeing the world through another lens and culture. For both UBC and international students, Go Global programs broaden perspectives, build critical thinking skills and forge long-lasting relationships across countries and continents. These global educational experiences include exchange, research and study abroad, virtual global seminars, conferences and research. Go Global also oversees the Student Safety Abroad Registry.
UBC Vancouver Summer Program (VSP)
Academics are front and centre, but the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) also gives students from abroad a taste of Canadian culture, lifestyle and values. It’s why VSP is one of Canada’s leading university summer programs. International students get to take globally relevant courses from nearly every faculty, along with engaging socio-cultural activities. They live on the Vancouver ocean-view campus, improve their English, venture into BC’s rugged natural surroundings – and make new friends for life.
UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Programs
Japanese undergraduates from Ritsumeikan University spend a full year on UBC’s Vancouver campus, living and studying in an integrated academic and residential environment. This is a tailored academic immersion program between the two universities that has been building cultural bridges and deepening understanding through exchange between Japan and Canada since 1991.
UBC Vantage College
For academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English language admission requirements for direct Faculty entry in UBC, Vantage College fills the gap. Students live in residence on the leafy Vancouver campus for year 1, taking academic and language coursework taught by award-winning faculty members. They also get individual mentor support and guidance. Then in year 2, students continue on to pursue their UBC undergraduate degree.
St. John’s College
Modeled on England’s Oxford-Cambridge collegiate system, St. John’s creates community and belonging for graduate students, scholars and postdoctoral fellows visiting from some 40 countries around the world to teach, learn and study at UBC. Situated on the scenic Vancouver campus, St. John’s serves as a centre for conversation, communal meals, research-sharing and lively discussion spanning global and local issues.
