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Computer Science

University of British Columbia

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Overview

UBC Vancouver BSc Computer Science is a competitive undergraduate science admission that is evaluated mainly on academic grades and English-language eligibility. There is no direct entry into the CS specialization; students enter the Faculty of Science first and then complete CS specialization admission.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

Not used for this program; UBC’s CS bachelor admission focuses on grades and English eligibility, not a creative or project portfolio.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeLow

Not used as a formal admission criterion for this bachelor program; the official application emphasis is on academic records and English proficiency rather than an essay-based motivation review.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Academics & GPAHigh

Primary admission signal. UBC reviews Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic grades, with special attention to math/computation and science courses relevant to the degree; the CS department says a high-80s average is competitive and historically low-80s have been required.

Bar to clear: High 80s competitive

Test scoresMedium

English-language admission standard for applicants who do not qualify for an English-medium exemption. Accepted tests include IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT, among others.

Bar to clear: IELTS Academic 6.5+ overall, no band below 6.0