The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America's most international university.
Since 1915, our motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of our commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world. As a result, UBC students, faculty and staff continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, placing us at the forefront of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC encourages bold thinking, curiosity and initiative, so you can realize your greatest potential.
As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.
At UBC, international engagement has always been a priority. Today, our students, faculty and staff come from around the world and our international research partnerships and publications help us collaborate on a global scale. Student exchanges and joint-degree programs continually expand our learning horizons and ensure we stay connected with top research talent and opportunities in the future.
As one of the world's top research universities, the University of British Columbia has created positive change at home and abroad for more than a century. Today our two major campuses-in Vancouver and the Okanagan-attract, nurture and transform more than 60,000 students from Canada and 140+ countries around the world.
There's more to university success than classes, labs and lectures. Attending university is your time to explore and grow personally, intellectually and spiritually. Ambrose offes you the opportunity to define yourself and your future path in life. No matter your interests, you'll find a way to get involved at Ambrose. Student clubs and chapel services, leadership opportunities and sport, help you find your place in university life. In addition, our residence and student development services are here to support you along the way. As an Ambrose student, you'll be a part of this community that truly cares about who you are and what you are capable of achieving.
Whether you are part of our UBC community, or in the process of joining us - through work, study or partnership - I am proud to welcome you to one of the most vibrant and inspirational places of learning and research in the world. One hundred years after opening its doors for the first time, UBC is proud to be ranked among the best universities around the globe. Working together, our faculty, staff, and students have demonstrated that our pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, and research is making a lasting and positive difference. As President and Vice-Chancellor, I view myself as a servant leader. That is, I believe my job is to work on behalf of the entire UBC community. I also want to ensure that UBC provides a student experience second to none, integrating research and community engagement with teaching and learning. UBC is a dynamic place to learn, reflect, discover, and ideally transform the world, which after all is what we're meant to do here.
Ambrose is the official post-secondary institution of two Christian denominations: The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and the Church of the Nazarene Canada. However, we welcome students of any faith background and our students and faculty come from roughly 50 denominations. We pursue faith-inspired learning: ours is a supportive yet challenging learning environment in which students can pursue their academic interests and prepare for their careers while also exploring and deepening their faith. By integrating faith and advanced learning, we provide an outstanding university education that's rooted in the Christian intellectual, theological, spiritual, and missional traditions. We encourage students' personal and spiritual formation, and we make space for students and faculty to explore and express their faith through everything they learn and teach.