Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Urban Forestry in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
48,610
(c. USD34,889.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Cultivate your enthusiasm for city landscapes while gaining expertise in eco-friendly practices, urban green space design, and integrating nature into metropolitan areas. Urban Forestry stands as Canada's pioneering bachelor's program focused exclusively on developing and maintaining urban green infrastructure.
This program is ideal if you're passionate about urban ecosystems, sustainable development strategies, leisure spaces, mental health benefits, and the science of managing woodland areas in cities. Offered jointly with the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, this Forestry Faculty program equips students with versatile competencies in:
Advanced data analytics.
Digital simulation and graphic representation.
Urban planning and design techniques.
Public outreach and effective communication.
Regulatory frameworks, financial aspects, and professional standards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Degree-specific requirements: Forestry; Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology; Forest Sciences; Natural Resources Conservation; Urban Forestry
- Math (Standard XII)
- Chemistry (Standard XII)
- Biology or Physics (Standard XII)
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
48,610