Under section 27(2)(m) of the University Act, the UBC Board of Governors has authority to set, determine and collect the fees to be paid for instruction, research and all other activities in the university; for extramural instruction; for public lecturing, library fees, and laboratory fees; for examinations, degrees and certificates; for the use of any student or alumni organization in charge of student or alumni activities; and for the building and operation of a gymnasium or other athletic facilities. The UBC Board of Governors has established and approved the following student fees under this authority.
Student Fees Established and Approved by the UBC Board of Governors
| Student Fee | Undergraduate and Certificates Full-Time (18 credits or more) | Undergraduate and Certificates Part-Time (fewer than 18 credits) | Graduate Full-time (Schedule A) | Graduate Part-time (Schedule B and C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics and Recreation Fee1 | $249.84 per year | $13.88 per credit | $249.84 per year | $124.92 per year |
| iMED2 | $237.00 per year or $338.00 per term or $79.00 per month | $237.00 per year or $338.00 per term or $79.00 per month | $237.00 per year or $338.00 per term or $79.00 per month | $237.00 per year or $338.00 per term or $79.00 per month |
| iMED Direct Billing3 | $10.76 per year or per term | $10.76 per year or per term | $10.76 per year or per term | $10.76 per year or per term |
1 Athletics and Recreation Fee is used to support athletics and recreation programs and facilities. This fee is tax deductible and will be included in the T2202 tax receipt. Credits for courses associated with Distance Learning programs offered online, or off-campus within a specific geographic region are not included in the Athletics and Recreation fee calculation. | ||||
2 iMED provides basic health insurance for all new international students. It covers emergency hospitalization and medical services (including doctor’s visits) for unexpected sickness or injury. The monthly rate is available for visiting international research students only (up to 6 months). A fraction of a month will be considered a full month. | ||||
3 iMED Direct Billing is an administrative fee assessed to all students under iMED to provide direct billing services at Vancouver Coastal Health emergency rooms. | ||||