At UNBC you aren’t just a number you are part of a tight-knit community. As one of Canada’s best small universities and top research-intensive universities, our faculty and staff strive for academic excellence while providing students with a personal learning experience. We are also known as Canada’s Green University™, where we recognize the importance of leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.

Ranked as the 201^st best young university globally (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings), UNBC is a popular destination for international students. Its motto, 'En Cha Huná, interpreted as ‘respecting all forms of life,’ reflects the university’s spirit of academic freedom, respect for others, and a willingness to look from different perspectives.