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University of British Columbia

UBC · Vancouver, Canada · U15 · Founded 1908
#40
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of British Columbia ranks #40 globally — #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #45 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #53 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #41 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of British Columbia places #40 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#40
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#45
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#53
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#41
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1908
Total students
≈ 66,000
International students
≈ 30%
Group
U15
Official site

Subject rankings

University of British Columbia by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Sports Science #4
Environmental Science #15 #5 #12
Mining & Mineral Engineering #7 #27
Geography #12 #7
Library & Information Science #8 #76-100
Linguistics #12
Earth & Geosciences #13 #51-75 #42
Agriculture & Forestry #14 #51-75 #16
Telecommunication Engineering #14
English Language & Literature #17
Anatomy & Physiology #17
Social Sciences & Management #18 #29
Public Health #29 #19
Civil Engineering #20 #26 #44
Psychology #21 #20 #29 #21
Biological Sciences #29 #40 #21
Nursing #22 #22
Natural / Physical Sciences #22 #54
Economics & Econometrics #22 #48 #75
Education #22 #23 #51-75 #70
Sociology #22 #33
Arts & Humanities #23 #52 #38
Life Sciences & Medicine #25 #34
Music #26-50
Law #26 #43 #101-150
Computer Science #27 #57 #76-100 #75
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #27 #101-150 #55
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #50 #28 #73
Modern Languages #29
Engineering & Technology #29 #46 #72
Anthropology #29
Medicine / Clinical #39 #51-75 #30
Clinical & Health #31
Accounting & Finance #32 #76-100
Transportation Science #32
History #33
Political Science & IR #33 #76-100
Artificial Intelligence #34 #51-75 #118
Development Studies #34
Chemistry #35 #76-100 #111
Business & Economics #36
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #37 #101-150 #88
Mathematics #40 #37 #95
Dentistry #51-150 #37
Materials Science #39 #201-300 #101
Statistics #39 #101-150
Business & Management #42 #101-150
Communication & Media #42
Chemical Engineering #45 #151-200 #158
Physics & Astronomy #50 #101-150 #79
Archaeology #51-100
Architecture #51-100
Performing Arts #51-100
Theology & Religious Studies #51-100
Veterinary Science #51-100
Hospitality & Tourism #51-100 #76-100
Marketing #51-100
Public Administration #51-100
Automation & Control #51-75
Polymer Science #73
Biotechnology #76-100 #75
Water Resources #76-100
Food Science & Technology #76-100 #93
Philosophy #101-150
Biomedical Engineering #101-150
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #101-150 #141
Metallurgical Engineering #101-150
Energy Science & Engineering #201-300 #145
Art & Design #151-200

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is University of British Columbia ranked in the world in 2026?

University of British Columbia ranks #40 in QS 2026, #45 in THE 2026, #53 in ARWU 2025 and #41 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #40 globally.

Is University of British Columbia a U15 university?

Yes. University of British Columbia is a member of the U15.

When was University of British Columbia founded?

University of British Columbia was founded in 1908.

What percentage of University of British Columbia students are international?

Approximately 30% of University of British Columbia's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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