University of Northern B.C.
- Overview
- General
Admission
Requirements
(All
Students) - BC
Secondary
School
(or
equivalent) - Out-of-Province
- BC
Transfer
Student - Out-of-Province
Transfer
Student - Mature
Student - International
Student - Other
Student
(including
Special
Consideration) - How
To
Apply
Overview

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has a commitment to all areas of university activities, including research. Its programs and research are designed to be especially relevant to the needs of northern BC.
Classroom instruction is delivered at the Prince George Campus and regional campuses in Fort St John, Terrace, Quesnel and Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a.
Teaching centres are also found in Prince Rupert, the Nass Valley, Williams Lake, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Fort Nelson, and Tumbler Ridge, among others.
FACILITY/SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS - The Prince George Campus was built in 1994 and is situated on a hill facing the mountains. The campus has a fitness centre, health & wellness centre (providing nursing services) and interfaith chaplaincy. On-campus residences are available for single students and on-campus child care services are available for students with children.
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
English Language Requirement - English is the primary language of instruction and communication at UNBC. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in the use of English to participate in classroom instruction and discussion as well as complete written assignments.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
Details on admission requirements for BC Secondary School graduates can be found here.
Out-of-Province
Details on admission requirements for students from other Canadian provinces are found here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Information for other Admission Categories is found here.
These categories include:
- Mature Student Entry
- Interest Only (ie-taking courses for credit but not a credential)
- Special Entry
- Audit Only (ie-taking courses but not for credit)
- Studying at UNBC as a Visiting Student
- Dual High School/University Credit
3333 University Way
Prince George,
British Columbia, Canada,
V2N 4Z9
250-960-5555
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