The University of British Columbia (UBC)

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America’s most international university.

Since 1915, They motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of Their commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world. As a result, UBC students, faculty and staff continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, placing us at the forefront of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC encourages bold thinking, curiosity and initiative, so you can realize your greatest potential.

Vision:
Inspiring people, ideas and actions for a better world.

Values:
Excellence:
A profound and aspirational value: the quality of striving to be, and being, outstanding.
Integrity:
A moral value: the quality of being honest, ethical and truthful.
Respect:
An essential and learned value: regard felt or shown towards different people, ideas and actions
Academic freedom:
A unique value of the academy: a scholar’s freedom to express ideas through respectful discourse and the pursuit of open discussion, without risk of censure.
Accountability:
A personal and public value: being responsible for our conduct and actions and delivering upon our respective and reciprocal commitments.