Welcome to the Faculty of Education at UBC!


On behalf of the Office of International Engagment, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, I would like to extend our warmest welcome to you.

The University of British Columbia (UBC), established in 1908, is one of Canada’s leading research universities and is consistently ranked among the top 40 in the world. The University attracts annually over 72,000 students from across Canada and 150 countries around the world to two major campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna.

UBC is a global centre for research and teaching. The University holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning, offering a wide-range of innovative programs in arts, social sciences and humanities, natural sciences, medicine and other health professions, law, commerce, and engineering. It is a place where innovative ideas are nurtured in a globally connected research community, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute. Featuring 8 Nobel laureates, 3 Canadian prime ministers and 63 Olympic medalists, UBC community excels in diverse endeavours and is among top 3 in the world in the advancement of the Climate Action Sustainable Development Goals.

Ranked 10th in the 2021 QS World University Ranking, the UBC Faculty of Education has served the international education community through leadership in research, service, and advocacy for more than 50 years. The Faculty prepares professionals for and supports excellence in practice in a wide range of education-related fields. We are committed to evidence-based, research-informed educational innovation and to nurturing inquiry that can meaningfully serve the needs of local, national and global communities.

Our international engagement is focused on developing connections with institutions, scholars and students in the creation and sharing of knowledge. Recognizing the growing need for higher education globally to respond to the rapidly changing contexts, needs and expectations of learners in the 21st century, we have placed special emphasis on facilitating professional development programs for school teachers and principals and university faculty, administrators and leaders that bring together international peers to leverage their experience and expertise towards educational improvement.

We share your commitment to excellence in education and look forward to exploring together ways to optimize student learning and continue to effectively innovate teaching.

Professor Anna Kindler
Senior Advisor International, Faculty of Education