Frequently Asked Questions

Vantage One offers three programs of study in Arts, Engineering, and Science, enhanced by Academic English classes, passionate professors and student service specialists to maximize the Vantage One experience. Students who complete the Vantage One program will progress directly into the 2nd year of their relative Faculty at UBC. 

The Vantage One programs run for 11-months, beginning in September until July. Vantage College has one intake annually in September, and does not allow for a January intake. 

Vantage One programs extends across two UBC campuses — UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver.

All students complete Term 1 and Term 2 at the UBC Vancouver Campus. In Term 3, Vantage One Arts and Science students will remain at the UBC Vancouver campus, and Vantage One Engineering will complete Term 3 at the UBC Okanagan campus. 

Placement into second-year engineering programs will be based on an evaluation of your first-year averages and a personal statement. You can complete your BASc degree at UBC’s Okanagan or Vancouver campuses. Approximately 50% of Engineering students will go to UBC-V and 50% will go to UBC-O after Term 3, depending on your major and academic performance.

Admissions Requirements for Vantage College:

• you are an international student, which means that you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please apply directly to your preferred Faculty. You can find the degree that is right for you on UBC’s program page.
• you are graduating from an academic or university preparatory program at a senior secondary school
• you meet the Vantage College minimum English Language Admission Standard and program-specific Admission Requirements
• the admission average is calculated on your final year academic courses/exams.

For all the requirements, visit the the Admission Requirements page.

The Vantage One program is intended for students entering directly from high school, so the program is not intended for students already with a degree. However, you can apply to UBC as a transfer student.

Every study permit has an expiration date, and you must renew it before it expires if you’re planning to study in Canada past your study permit’s expiration date. Study permits can only be renewed from inside Canada. Please view UBC’s study permit information here.

Successful applicants to the Vantage One programs will be notified by email with their official offer letter.

You can also see the status of your application via UBC's online Applicant Service Centre.

Once you have received an offer to join the UBC Vantage One program, you can review the steps below to prepare you for your program

For more information on the next steps, visit our next steps page. 

Vantage One Arts:

For up-to-date information on 2nd-year specialization requirements in the Faculty of Arts, please visit the following link: arts.ubc.ca/degree-planning/

Additional majors may be available depending on your elective selection in Term 3. Some programs require additional prerequisite courses which you could take in your second year, however, this may add more time to your degree. Please speak with your Academic advisor for degree planning options.

Vantage One Science: 

*For up-to-date information on 2nd-year specialization requirements in the Faculty of Science, please visit the following link: science.ubc.ca/students/degree/apply/req

Additional majors may be available depending on your elective selection in Term 3. Some programs require additional prerequisite courses which you could take in your second year, however, this may add more time to your degree. Please speak with your Academic advisor for degree planning options.

Vantage One Engineering: 

Okanagan Campus: Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering. 

Vancouver Campus: Biomedical, Chemical, Chemical and Biological, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Environmental*, Environmental (UNBC)**, Geological, Integrated, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering.

Please speak with your Academic advisor for degree planning options.
 

Yes, all the courses you take in the Vantage One  program will be counted towards your GPA.

After successfully completing the 11-month Vantage One program, students transition into second-year studies of their chosen undergraduate degree. However, progression into second year is dependent on each student’s academic performance in their first year:

• UBC Vantage College students who pass all courses in the Arts Program with an average of at least 60% will be eligible for year two of the B.A. degree program.
• UBC Vantage College students who pass all courses in any Science program with an average of at least 60% will be eligible for year two of the B.Sc. degree program.
• UBC Vantage College students who pass all courses in the Engineering program with an average of at least 60% will be eligible for year two of the B.A.Sc. degree program.