University of British Columbia Announces PhD and Master's Funding Packages

What was announced

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada has opened applications for several research-based graduate programs, offering various funding packages for international students, including those from Pakistan.

For PhD programs, UBC guarantees a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 for the first four years, totaling at least CAD 160,000 [1, 2, 3]. This applies to:

• PhD in Geological Engineering: Application deadline is 15 January 2027 for the September 2027 intake [1].
• PhD in Craniofacial Science: The Faculty of Dentistry lists 28 February as its standard deadline for September admission, though the September 2027 schedule is not yet confirmed [2].
• PhD in Educational Studies: Application deadline is 15 November 2026 for the September 2027 intake [3].

For Master’s programs, the university offers:

• Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Chemical and Biological Engineering: Application deadline is 1 February 2027 for the September 2027 intake [4].
• Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacology: International applicants must apply by 28 February 2027, while Canadian applicants have until 31 March 2027 for September 2027 admission [5]. This program offers a minimum annual funding of CAD 25,000 for the first two years [5].

Funding for these programs may come from university scholarships, external awards, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, or graduate academic assistantships [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].

How to apply or check

To apply, candidates should follow these steps through the official UBC graduate admissions system:

• Visit the specific program page to review admission requirements and research opportunities [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
• Identify potential faculty supervisors whose research matches your interests [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
• Create or use a UBC Campus-Wide Login account to complete the online application [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
• Provide academic qualifications, research interests, and contact details for three referees [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
• Upload required documents, such as academic transcripts and a statement of interest or research [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
• Pay the applicable application fee, which is currently CAD 168.25 for international applicants [1, 3, 4].