Roughly 10,000 students make up the credit and noncredit student body at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Each semester, SFU offers cutting edge research curricula, as well as a diverse set of undergraduate course. At SFU, graduate students can earn degrees in business, gerontology, international students, liberal studies, public policy, publishing and urban studies. As many as 70,000 people benefit each year through university resources at SFU, such as enriching conferences, lectures, performances and seminars.
Simon Fraser University
515 W. Hastings St.
Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6B 5K3
778-782-5010
www.sfu.ca/
The University of British Columbia (UBC) ranks as one of the top universities in the world. UBC was founded in 1908, and is recognized internationally for its advanced research. Situated on the outskirts of downtown Vancouver, UBC possesses an aesthetic quality, with snow-capped mountain and ocean views, and the frequented UBC Botanical Garden and Center for Plant Research. Other popular Vancouver attractions are housed on UBC's campus, such as the Museum of Anthropology, the Chan Center for Performing Arts and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. The student body at UBC is comprised of 50,000 students on two campuses. As part of UBC's mission statement, students who attend UBC can expect to earn their degrees with heightened analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Further, graduates of UBC will have researched their pursued trade, and they will possess sound communication abilities. UBC also promotes a global community, and gladly welcomes international students.
The University of British Columbia
2329 West Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4
604-822-2211
www.ubc.ca/
The logo of Thompson Rivers University (TRU), which illustrates a sunrise and sunset, represents the abundance of sunshine the campus enjoys (over 2,000 hours each year). TRU is known for its exceptional history of growth. In 1970, the university originated as a community college, and gradually expanded into a developed university, offering an impressive list of undergraduate and graduate programs. Such studies include courses in Art, Journalism, Law, Visual and Performing Arts, Education, Justice, Advanced Technology, Economics and more. TRU also offers distance learning options for students unable to access campuses regularly. TRU serves as a burgeoning community of resources, with its athletic centers, study abroad programs, student radio and newspaper organizations, media services, volunteer programs, health services, student clubs and a host of other services.
Thompson Rivers University
P.O. Box 3010, 900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC, Canada, V2C 5N3
250-828-5000
www.tru.ca/