UBC Future Global Leaders at the University of British Columbia is Canada's leading pre-college program for high school students ages 15-18. Try an academic course taught by UBC professors and affiliated instructors, get a taste of life at a top-ranked global university, and prepare for your future beyond high school. Make friends from around the world as you explore your academic interests and passions.
Study at a top-ranked global university – before you graduate high school!
Join UBC Future Global Leaders, Canada’s top pre-college summer program, at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Experience college life on the breathtaking campus surrounded by mountains, ocean and forest as you make lifelong friends from around the world!
Why you’ll love UBC Future Global Leaders:
- Experience campus life at a diverse, international university
- Take first-year level courses with real UBC professors, department heads and instructors
- Build global experience and independence in a safe, welcoming environment
Subjects include:
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Business & Social Entrepreneurship
- Global Politics & Law Health
- Medicine & Life Sciences
- Theatre & Film Creative
- Writing & Journalism
Stay in residence
Get the full college experience! Stay in a real UBC dorm, enjoy meals in the cafeteria with new friends from around the world, and participate in fun social activities and weekend excursions!
Program details:
- Two-week on-campus sessions in July & August
- For high school students ages 15-18
- No application or visa requirements for U.S. citizens
- Tuition and fees in Canadian dollars
Visit our website to learn more! This summer, your future starts here.
On-campus program session dates:
- Session 1: July 6-17, 2026
- Session 2: July 20-31, 2026
- Session 3: August 3-14, 2026
2026 program fees*
- Tuition (Canadian students): $1,940-$2,110 CAD
- Tuition (U.S. and international students): $2,620-2,855 CAD
- Residence add-on: $2,650 CAD
*fees are subject to change
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