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    Top 40 research university in the world

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    Most international university in North America

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    Hundreds of opportunities for specialization

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    $699 million in research funding

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Top 40 research university in the world

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Most international university in North America

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Hundreds of opportunities for specialization

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$699 million in research funding

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Leonardo followed his passion for space exploration all the way from Brazil to Canada, where he discovered a universe of learning: "UBC has taught me independence, and the opportunities available to me have always inspired me to reach for new heights and to leave my mark on this planet in a positive way."

Leonardo Caffarello; BSc in Physics, minor in Computer Science Read the full story

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Special message about your UBC application and COVID-19

We know that – like all students around the world – you are adjusting to ongoing changes meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone in schools safe. We will be as flexible as possible to ensure that your application to UBC is not disadvantaged by COVID-19 disruptions. We are carefully watching and listening so we can accommodate these changes in this year’s admissions process. Keep checking this blog post for any changes to our admissions processes or timelines.

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