International Student Guide

Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC's Vancouver campus.

Events for international students

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Important information and documents you're responsible for throughout your time at UBC

Contact us

International Student Development

Talk to an advisor

International Student Advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) who can help.

When emailing us, include the following information in the email:

  1. Your student number in the subject line
  2. Your name
  3. Your citizenship(s)
  4. All permit and visa expiration dates (if applicable)
  5. Currently in Canada (YES or NO)
  6. If you request specific assistance, please provide detailed information including applicable documents, such as a rejection letter

International Student Development

isa@students.ubc.ca

international.house@ubc.ca

Telephone: 604 822 5021

Fax: 604 822 5099

Web: students.ubc.ca/international
UBC Life Building
1050-6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Canada

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Drop-in advising

Mon1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tue1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wed1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thu1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Drop-in advising

Check below to see a forecast of the wait time (updated in real time). 

International Student Advising

UBC Life Building
6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
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