(Adapted from to UBC 1997) “Your Gateway Knowledge”, THE UNIVERSITY Incorporated in 1908, the University of British Columbia is a global centre of research and learning, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate (post-graduate), and professional programs. With more than 35,000 full-time students, UBC is the third largest university in Canada. Students choose UBC because of our: International reputation for leading-edge research Wide range of degree programs and specialized courses, Tradition of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, Modern, high-tech facilities; Extensive international linkages and student exchange and programs; Commitment to student success. UBC is one of the most influential research institutions in Canada. UBC faculty members attract millions of dollars in research grants and contracts annually, and 80 percent of all university research in British Columbia is done at UBC. UBC researchers participate in each of the 14 networks funded by the Canadian of Excellence government’s Networks Program. The Tuum Est–It’s the wealth of University’s motto, Yours, reflects opportunities available at UBC. The University offers instruction in 12 faculties and 10 schools, providing studies in all the major disciplines and professions. Faculty of Graduate Studies offers masters and UBC’s level studies and also administers a number of interdisciplinary research centres and institutes. Diploma programs are also offered in certain specialized courses of study. Over 700 non-credit courses to enhance personal and career development are offered division of Continuing Studies. through UBC’s The English Language Institute in Continuing Studies offers short-term academic preparation and communication courses for speakers of English as a second language. more than 5,100 faculty are leaders in their fields, dedicated to UBC’s continuing tradition of excellence in teaching and learning in UBC’s laboratories, lectures, and seminars. UBC has one of the largest research libraries in Canada with extensive print and electronic collections of our over nine million items, including non-book items such as CD-ROM and online databases. The library
(Adapted from “Your Gateway to Knowledge”, UBC 1997) THE UNIVERSITY Incorporated in 1908, the University of British Columbia is a global centre of research and learning, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate (post-graduate), and professional programs. With more than 35,000 full-time students, UBC is the third largest university in Canada. Students choose UBC because of our: International reputation for leading-edge research Wide range of degree programs and specialized courses, Tradition of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, Modern, high-tech facilities; Extensive international linkages and student exchange programs; and Commitment to student success. UBC is one of the most influential research institutions in Canada. UBC faculty members attract millions of dollars in research grants and contracts annually, and 80 percent of all university research in British Columbia is done at UBC. UBC researchers participate in each of the 14 networks funded by the Canadian government’s Networks of Excellence Program. The University’s motto, Tuum Est–It’s Yours, reflects the wealth of opportunities available at UBC. The University offers instruction in 12 faculties and 10 schools, providing studies in all the major disciplines and professions. UBC’s Faculty of Graduate Studies offers masters and level studies and also administers a number of interdisciplinary research centres and institutes. Diploma programs are also offered in certain specialized courses of study. Over 700 non-credit courses to enhance personal and career development are offered through UBC’s division of Continuing Studies. The English Language Institute in Continuing Studies offers short-term academic preparation and communication courses for speakers of English as a second language. UBC’s more than 5,100 faculty are leaders in their fields, dedicated to continuing UBC’s tradition of excellence in teaching and learning in laboratories, lectures, and seminars. UBC has one of the largest research libraries in Canada with extensive print and electronic collections of our over nine million items, including non-book items such as CD-ROM and online databases. The library