Non-Degree studies are available for students enrolled in a Bachelor degree program at another institution.
You can apply to be considered a visiting student if you satisfy all the following requirements:
Visiting students can take courses in the following faculties:
If you’re taking Applied Science courses, you will not receive an admission decision until after degree-seeking students have registered and shortly before the start of classes.
If you plan to take Faculty of Education courses only, please apply directly to the Faculty of Education.
| Courses start date | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| September (Winter Session Term 1) | July 15 |
| January (Winter Session Term 2) | July 15 |
| May (Summer Session Term 1 or 2) | March 15 |
If you're new to UBC, or have previously applied to but not attended UBC, you’ll need to create a new student account.
Create an Education Planner BC account online.
Fill in your personal information and academic history.
Click “Start Applying” and select University of British Columbia as the institution.
Select the appropriate Admissions Category based on your academic history.
Select “Visiting Student” under First Program Choice.
UBC Admissions will email you with a confirmation of your application and next steps.
After completing your application, email any additional and required documents to non.degree@ubc.ca.
If you have previously been admitted to and registered in courses at UBC, a student record has already been established in the UBC system with your information. Please email non.degree@ubc.ca with the following details to begin your admission process:
Full name
UBC student number, if available
Date of birth
Your Non-Degree Category, which is "Visiting"
Intended start date
Campus preference (Vancouver or Okanagan)
Visiting students are required to provide a Letter of Permission issued by their home institution.
Your Letter of Permission is only valid for one session. You will need to submit a new letter for any subsequent sessions in which you wish to register for courses.
Please have the issuing office email the Letter of Permission to non.degree@ubc.ca.
Contact Enrolment Services by phone at 604 822 9836 or email non.degree@ubc.ca.
