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The University of British Columbia is committed to ensuring that financial support is provided to all students enrolled in full-time PhD programs. Students enrolled in a full-time PhD program are assured a Minimum Funding Package for the first four years of full-time study.

On average, it takes four to five years to complete the PhD program (after the MA) and requires full-time academic year residency until the attainment of candidacy. At least 12 credits of coursework are required, and the details of required courses vary by research area.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a highly competitive school, and the average GPA for applicants is about 3.7. To be admitted into UBC, you will need to have excellent grades, as well as extracurricular involvement.

The typical University of British Columbia PhD Student salary is $25,000 per year. PhD Student salaries at University of British Columbia can range from $12,000 - $60,000 per year.

Part-time doctoral students are eligible for the UBC Graduate Student Travel Fund. A maximum 8-year time period is allowed for completion of the part-time doctoral program (compared to a 6-year time period for full-time students)

Master's degrees require 1 or 2 years of study after completing your bachelor's degree. In Canada, your master's studies can include a thesis, practicum, research paper or a course‑based program. PhD and doctoral degrees involve 3 to 5 years of study, including a thesis.

Applications for admission to doctoral programs at UBC are welcomed and encouraged from students who hold a credential deemed comparable to a Canadian master's degree and who demonstrate superior academic standing.

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