The University of British Columbia, established in 1915, educates a student population of 60,000 on major campuses in two cities and holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. The largest campus is 25 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, a spectacular campus that is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city--where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. Our second major campus is in the dynamic southern interior city of Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. UBC's Okanagan campus, open since 2005, provides an intimate learning community in the spectacular wine-growing region of British Columbia. As one of the world’s leading universities, The University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.