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University of British Columbia — Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada — Okanagan campusReviewed 22 October 2026

UBC Okanagan's four-year BSc Computer Science offers computing study with optional honours and co-op.

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UBC Okanagan's four-year BSc Computer Science offers computing study with optional honours and co-op. Applicants choose Okanagan, not the separate Vancouver campus.

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  1. Bachelor of Science — Computer Science, Okanagan
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Academic eligibility

  • An accepted secondary qualification meeting Science prerequisites and competitive selection.
  • For the IB route, a completed diploma with three Higher Level subjects is required; Science needs accepted IB mathematics, one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics, and Grade 11-equivalent Chemistry.
  • IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not accepted for the science mathematics prerequisite.
  • Other school systems require separate equivalence assessment.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and no component below 6.0, or another Okanagan-approved route.
  • IELTS General, Indicator and One Skill Retake are not accepted.

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Study intakes

  • September/Fall for the standard first-year bachelor's route; normally four years.

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Application deadlines

  • For September 2027, apply by January 15, 2027.
  • International Scholars applicants have the earlier November 15, 2026 application/award deadline.
  • English evidence and final documents have separate deadlines.

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International tuition

  • For international BSc entrants commencing in 2026 Summer or later, the 2026–27 rate is CAD 1,769.40 per credit.
  • Annual cost depends on registered credits; student fees, insurance and living costs are additional.
  • This is the Science rate, not the Arts Computer Science rate.

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Scholarships & funding

  • IMES and OIS are competitive international merit awards.
  • Okanagan's Global Elevation Award and first-choice International Welcome Award have separate enrolment and renewal conditions; confirm the award package for the intended year rather than assuming all awards combine.

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What can international students study at University of British Columbia — Okanagan?

Selected programme options include Bachelor of Science — Computer Science, Okanagan. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of British Columbia — Okanagan?

An accepted secondary qualification meeting Science prerequisites and competitive selection. For the IB route, a completed diploma with three Higher Level subjects is required; Science needs accepted IB mathematics, one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics, and Grade 11-equivalent Chemistry. IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not accepted for the science mathematics prerequisite. Other school systems require separate equivalence assessment. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and no component below 6.0, or another Okanagan-approved route. IELTS General, Indicator and One Skill Retake are not accepted.

How much are international tuition fees at University of British Columbia — Okanagan?

For international BSc entrants commencing in 2026 Summer or later, the 2026–27 rate is CAD 1,769.40 per credit. Annual cost depends on registered credits; student fees, insurance and living costs are additional. This is the Science rate, not the Arts Computer Science rate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of British Columbia — Okanagan?

For September 2027, apply by January 15, 2027. International Scholars applicants have the earlier November 15, 2026 application/award deadline. English evidence and final documents have separate deadlines. September/Fall for the standard first-year bachelor's route; normally four years. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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