University of Northern British Columbia
About the university
One of Canada's top universities, UNBC is situated in the breathtaking scenery of northern British Columbia.
Excellent undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities are offered by UNBC in the areas of cultures, economics, health, sciences, and the environment. We share the exhilaration of new knowledge with our students and the results of our teaching and research with the world as one of British Columbia's research-intensive institutions. UNBC is a welcome place with a warm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in addition to cultivating and celebrating academic excellence.
The University of the North by and for the North is UNBC. Our students, alumni, teachers, staff, and the communities we serve all feel a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure as a result of our goal. We are also Canada's Green UniversityTM, paving the road for everyone's future to be more sustainable.
Vision
To affect people's lives and communities in the North and around the world while being Canada's top destination university in terms of personal character.
Our founders created a university that was "in the North - for the North." In order to improve the quality of life in Northern British Columbia, the province, and beyond, they envisioned and established an institution where everyone is welcome, may learn, live, and collaborate closely with our academics and staff.
Mission
To have an impact on the world today and inspire future leaders.
By giving students the chance to work closely with faculty and staff on research projects and a variety of initiatives that enhance student life or address needs in the community, the region, or even farther afield, UNBC aims to provide a safe and demanding learning environment where students can develop their leadership skills and push their limits.
Values
We are dedicated to creating a healthy and effective work and learning environment in our relationships, workspaces, and communications.
Our lives, decisions, and choices are influenced by our values. At UNBC, we cherish:
- Experiential learning and discovery
- Inclusiveness and diversity
- Community
- Integrity
- Academic excellence
UNBC's Academic Structure
- Faculty of Environment
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Division of Medical Sciences