International Undergraduate Study Preparation Program

OVERVIEW

A foundation for Academic success

Many undergraduate students from around the world aspire to study in North American universities. They are attracted by the quality of education available and the opportunity to live and study in a new community. However, even some of the top students struggle to perform well in a new academic setting that is far away from family and friends, and where their studies are in English.

Without the proper academic and cultural skills to succeed in their undergraduate work, students risk receiving low grades, missing entrance to an undergraduate program “major” (or future master’s program), or even expulsion from their university.

The International Undergraduate Study Preparation Program (IUSPP) helps prepare international students for both admission and success in their undergraduate studies. The program’s combination of academic and skills-based training is ideal for students who would like to ready themselves for the academic and cultural demands of studying in an international setting.

IUSPP offers students:

• six credits of undergraduate courses;
• up to 30 hours of individual and small group guidance and support per 4-month term;
• assistance with applying to undergraduate programs in North American universities;
• fulfillment of UBC's English language admission requirement through successful completion of IUSPP;
• opportunities to become familiar academic culture in North America by studying alongside UBC undergraduate students;
• access to UBC facilities, such as libraries and recreational centres.

Please also view our program brochure.

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