Campus tours
Visiting ÖгöÓ°Ôº in person or with a live virtual campus tour is the best way to experience life at a global top 40 university. A tour will help you get a feel for ÖгöÓ°Ôº and decide if our Okanagan or Vancouver campuses are the right place for you.
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If you’re not a future undergraduate student, check out  at the Vancouver campus.
Students, families, and counsellors
Tour our campuses online
Find out more about what life at ÖгöÓ°Ôº is like, discover what makes ÖгöÓ°Ôº unique, and learn what’s available to you on our two stunning campuses – all without leaving your home.
Our live virtual campus tours are led by our friendly student ambassadors, who provide an in-depth look at ÖгöÓ°Ôº. Tours of the Okanagan campus last for 75 minutes, and the Vancouver campus tours run for 90 minutes. Both finish with a Q&A panel where you can ask your questions. Our ambassadors are current students who are excited to share their knowledge and experiences with you, and help you discover what it’s like to be a ÖгöÓ°Ôº student!
All tours take place on Zoom.
Tour our campuses in person
We are excited to welcome you to campus!
Your guided walking tour of our Okanagan and Vancouver campuses will last 1.5 or 2 hours, depending on which campus you choose. Each will be led by one of our friendly and knowledgeable student ambassadors.
You’ll have a chance to:
- Visit a residence, a library, and some recreational and social facilities.
- Learn more about all of the on-campus services available to students.
After the tour, an advisor will be available to answer your questions about ÖгöӰԺ’s undergraduate degrees and programs, admissions, scholarship opportunities, and more!
Note: groups of five or more students representing a school or organization should request a ²µ°ù´Ç³Ü±èÌý³Ù´Ç³Ü°ù.
Indigenous students
Live virtual tours for Indigenous students and groups
ÖгöӰԺ’s live virtual Indigenous campus tours of ÖгöÓ°Ôº Vancouver are available for prospective Indigenous students (members of First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit peoples in Canada). From the comfort of your own home, you can meet current ÖгöӰԺ Indigenous student ambassadors who will highlight their favourite locations on campus, show you our Indigenous-specific spaces, and help you navigate programs and resources for Indigenous students. Tours take place on Zoom, and include a Q&A session with an Indigenous advisor.
Request a live virtual Indigenous campus tour of ÖгöÓ°Ôº Vancouver by emailing indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.
We do not currently offer live virtual Indigenous campus tours of ÖгöÓ°Ôº Okanagan, but you are welcome to join one of the live virtual campus tours for all students. If you would like to connect with an Indigenous advisor following the general tour, please email indigenous.tours@ubc.ca with the date and time of the tour you registered for.
In-person tours for Indigenous students and groups
We offer in-person Indigenous campus tours for prospective Indigenous students (members of First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit peoples in Canada) at both of our Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. Tours are led by our friendly and knowledgeable Indigenous student ambassadors who will guide you around campus and highlight Indigenous-specific spaces, services, and resources available to you. After the tour, an Indigenous student advisor will be available to answer your questions. We welcome individual requests and groups of all sizes.
Request an Indigenous campus tour of ÖгöÓ°Ôº by emailing indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.
Groups and schools
In-person tours
Whichever campus you choose, ÖгöӰԺ’s group tours last 1.5 hours, and are led by our friendly and knowledgeable student ambassadors. All tours are conducted in English, so a moderate level of English comprehension is necessary.
When to organize a group tour
- You are organizing a tour for high school students (Grades 10 to 12) or students in a post-secondary transfer program.
- There are up to 30 people in your group visiting ÖгöÓ°Ôº Okanagan or up to 50 people in your group visiting the ÖгöÓ°Ôº Vancouver.
How to organize a group tour
- Choose a preferred date for your tour. ÖгöÓ°Ôº Okanagan offers group tours on any weekday. ÖгöÓ°Ôº Vancouver offers group tours at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Submit your tour request at least 4 weeks, but no more than 3 months, in advance.
- Ensure you have 1 adult supervisor (teacher, counsellor, or parent) available for every 15 students.
We do our best to accommodate group tour requests, but it’s not always possible due to high demand.