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Our commitment to international education is reflected in the teaching, research, and service missions of the institution. UNBC offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, taught by award-winning faculty and with the smallest class sizes of any research-intensive university in western Canada. Come experience the UNBC difference.


  • People paddle a canoe on the Amazon, during a field school.
    Wednesday, March 2, 2022

    Prince George, B.C. – University of Northern British Columbia students can access new funding to support international travel related to their studies. The Travelling Knowledges program... more

  • Interim President Dr. Geoff Payne signs MOU
    Friday, November 5, 2021

    The University of Northern British Columbia and the University of Central Asia (UCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate student and faculty exchanges between the two... more

  • Tobuche (left) and Tabuche (right) peaks in the Khumbu Valley, Nepal Himalaya.
    Thursday, June 10, 2021

    A new synthesis of current research, co-authored by University of Northern British Columbia researcher Dr. Joseph Shea, highlights the uncertain future of water security in the highest mountains of... more