Life in Vancouver
Consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world, UBC is one of Canada’s largest and most prestigious research and teaching institutions. UBC is globally recognized as a destination where education and research come together to improve the human experience.
Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty are making discoveries essential for a healthy society, environment and economy, within a culture of integrity and ethical research. Our students and faculty conduct innovative studies in the rapidly evolving fields of information and communication technology and continue to make advances in the more traditional areas of power, control, and electromagnetics. Our students have the opportunity to contribute to work that brings together the rigour research, the drive of entrepreneuship and a commitment to physically and socially sustainable development.
UBC is located on the Point Grey Peninsula on the University Endowment Lands, just 30 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, a vibrant city surrounded by the spectacular and diverse geography of the Cascade Mountain Range, Pacific Ocean and Fraser Valley. Vancouver is know as a city where it is possible to ski in the morning and go sailing in the afternoon, the "sea to sky" experience. There are many student groups within Electrical and Computer Engineering and the University as a whole that can help you enjoy the beauty that surrounds the city. Vancouver is a truly international city. Immigration has played a large role in the growth of the city creating a diverse population and a rich cultural. Vancouver is renowned for it's cuisine, contemporary art and urban design.
What's it going to cost me?
The cost of living in Vancouver can be quite high. Although this is one very beautiful city, it is an expensive city and this can result in a a culture shock when you first arrive. Of course there are many ways to save money and find cheap eats and free things to do, however, you will want to budget enough money so that your living, food and transportation costs are covered (approx. $45.00 per day living off campus) for on campus housing, please click here.
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Aerial View of Vancouver - photo by Russ Heinl
