University of Northern British Columbia

About University of Northern British Columbia

The Bachelor of Planning programs at the University of Northern British Columbia offers three majors, to fit our graduates to respond to the needs and interests of communities in Northern British Columbia and elsewhere, to First Nations, and to the relationship between communities and their environments.

Points of Distinction

Students in Planning and Sustainability at UNBC learn through a community-engaged, practice-oriented curriculum, working with communities on real issues. Students can specialize in rural and northern communities, First Nations, or environmental planning. Our undergraduate first professional program offers small class sizes, and opportunities to work one-on-one with faculty on research and practice. Students engage with professionals in classes and through the Student Planners Association. UNBC is located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	Bachelor of Planning
Minimum GPA	General undergrad requirements, est 65% in academic course work (see UNBC Admissions)
Minimum ACT	N/A
Minimum SAT	N/A
In-state tuition per year	Domestic: $200/SCH = est. $1,800 - $3,000/semester for full time study plus fees
Out-of-state tuition per year	US and International: $900/SCH = est $8,100 to $13,500/semester for FT plus fees
Application deadline	March 1 for September start
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	June 30 for provincial, eligible for US student aid via FAFSA
Students in program	30
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	7:1