International Student Guide

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

Change of service

International Student Advising will not be providing in-person services at this time.

Contact International Student Advising

  • Drop into a Zoom advising session during regular advising hours (Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm PDT) or
  • Email isa@students.ubc.ca with your student number.

Find step-by-step instructions on how to use Zoom.

Find out more about the impact of COVID-19 on immigration and health insurance for international students.

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Last updated July 2, 2020 at 8:40 am, PDT

Application Reviews

Join the next Application Review. Get your questions answered, avoid common application mistakes, and leave the session ready to click on ‘submit’. Topics include study permit extensions, Post-Graduation Work Permits and Temporary Resident Visas.

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International Student Advising

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 Advising

isa@students.ubc.ca

international.house@ubc.ca

Telephone: 604 822 5021

Fax: 604 822 5099

Web: International Student Guide
UBC Life Building
1200-6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Canada

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Hours

Mon
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Application Review

Study permit extensions, Post-Graduation Work Permits, and Temporary Resident Visas

Sign up online

Advising Assistance

Most questions can be answered by the Advising Assistants.

Sign up to get help in person every day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

International Student Advising

UBC Life Building
1200 - 6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
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Appointments with International Student Advisors

An Advising Assistant can sign you up for an appointment with an International Student Advisor in-person as needed.

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