UBC Future Global Leaders On-Campus How to Register and Fees

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UBC Future Global Leaders On-Campus 2024 is open for registration.
Watch our information session recording from January 17 to learn more about our Summer 2024 program.
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How to Register

1

Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.

Please read carefully our refund and cancellation policies.

Watch our Registration Tips video.

2

Register for Future Global Leaders by choosing a course. Select Residence Option or Commuter Option in your cart. Pay a CAD$500 deposit, or pay in full.

3

Check your email for important details confirming your registration and payments.

Eligibility

Age

  • You must have completed grade 10 or equivalent.
  • If you are turning 15 or 19 during the program, please contact us to discuss your options.

Grades

Your grades should be equal or higher than:

  • 78% average or 3.5 GPA or B average
  • 5 if you’re an International Baccalaureate student

English Language Proficiency

If English is not your first language, be sure you have scored (or know you can score):

  • IELTS: 6.0 or higher
  • TOEFL internet-based score: 80 or higher

You do NOT have to provide proof of these scores. They are simply to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably in the program.

2024 Program Fees *

Choose the Residence or Commuter Option

Fees Per Two-Week Course (including workshops) Residence Option Commuter Option
International Students CAD$4,820 CAD$2,295
Canadian Students (Including Permanent Residents) CAD$3,820 CAD$1,795
Fees Per Two-Week Mini Schools
(Sauder Mini Business School and Centre for Digital Media Mini School)
Residence Option Commuter Option
International Students CAD$5,100 CAD$2,400
Canadian Students (Including Permanent Residents) CAD$4,100 CAD$1,900
What's Included Residence Option Commuter Option
Accommodation in a UBC campus residence (single occupancy) ­✔
Airport pick-up and drop-off services ­✔
Breakfast, lunch and dinner weekdays and weekends ­✔
Lunch only weekdays
Weekday workshops and activities ­✔
Weeknight and weekend activities ­✔
Bus transportation to Centre for Digital Media (CDM)** ­✔

When you register, choose your course of choice and then select the Residence Option or Commuter Option in your cart.

Commuter Option means you have or will provide your own accommodation, and commute to campus.

Residence Option means you need or want to live on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Local medical insurance is provided for all international students and for Canadian students travelling from overseas.

* All fees are subject to change.

** For students registered in an emerging technology course at CDM.

After You Register

After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your receipt. Starting in March, you will receive a link to an information package. To complete the package and finalize your registration, you’ll need:

  • A recent digital or digitized photo of you, from the shoulders up
  • Consent forms signed by your parent or guardian
  • A liability waiver signed by your parent or guardian

After you submit your information package

Once you complete and submit the information package, we will send you a confirmation email. In this email, you’ll find:

  • Your course selection
  • Accommodation details (if you choose the residence option)
  • Information you need to book travel and plan your summer

If you choose the residence option, please note you should arrange to arrive the day before the start of your program, and leave the day after your program ends.

Bursaries for British Columbia Grade 11 Students

The UBC President Bursary program was set up to support grade 11 British Columbia high school students who can demonstrate financial need and who meet UBC Future Global Leaders eligibility requirements.

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