Afghanistan	four-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade average of 70%
Australia	four-year Bachelor's degree, Upper Second Division, with a minimum grade point average of 70% or 5.5 on a 7-point scale
Bangladesh	four-year Bachelor's or Master's degree, Upper Second Class Division with a minimum grade point average of 55%.
China	four-year Bachelor's degree, with a minimum grade point average of 75%
Cyprus	four-year Bachelor's degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 point system or an average grade of B
Hong Kong	four-year Bachelor's degree, Second Class Upper Division
India	four-year Bachelor's or Master's degree, Upper Second Class Division with a minimum grade point average of 55%
Iran	four-year Bachelor's degree (Karshenasi/Licence), with a minimum grade point average of 15/20/Good/B
Ireland	Bachelor's degree, at least three years of study, Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2.1)
Israel	Bachelor's degree with at least three years of study, with a minimum grade point average of 75% (Good, Second Class Standing, B-)
Ivory Coast	four-year baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution in a relevant subject with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 point system over the final two years of full-time study; Maitrise: 14/20; or “Bien”
Japan	four-year Bachelor's degree, with a minimum grade point average of 75%
Kenya	four-year Bachelor's degree, Second Class Honours, Upper Division (60% or GPA 3.0)
Lebanon	Bachelor's degree (Licence) with at least four years of study; approximate average 70%/Good, but assessment may be adjusted to reflect individual universities' grading scales
Mexico	Licentiatura/Licenciado or Titulo (four years of study), with a minimum grade point average of 8 out of 10 or “Bien.”
Mongolia	four-year Bachelor's or Master's degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3 out of 4 or 4 out of 5
Nepal	four-year Bachelor's degree, Second Division, with a minimum grade point average of 50%
New Zealand	Bachelor's degree, High Second standing, with a minimum grade point average of B+, 75% or 7/9
Nigeria	four-year Bachelor's degree, Second Class Honours, Lower Division, with a minimum grade point average of 55% or 3.0 out of 5.0
Pakistan	four-year Bachelor's degree; Upper Division II, 55% or higher
Russian Federation	four-year Bachelor's degree (Bakalavr or Diploma Specialist), with a minimum grade point average of 4 out of 5 (Good or 80%)
Saudi Arabia	four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 75% or Good
Singapore	four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of Second Class Honours, Upper Division, 4 out of 5
South Korea	four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 out of 4.5
Syria	Four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 70% or Very Good
Taiwan	four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 75%
Thailand	Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 3 out of 4
Turkey	four-year Bachelor's degree or Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average of 70%
Uganda	four-year Bachelor's degree, Honours Class II, Division I with a minimum grade point average of 60%
United Arab Emirates	Four-year Bachelor's degree, 3.0 on a 4-point scale
United Kingdom (or British curriculum in other countries)	three or four-year Bachelor's degree, Second Class Honours, Upper Division (may vary by institution), with a minimum grade point average of approximately 60%
Vietnam	four-year Bachelor's degree (Bang Cu nhan, Bang Tot nghiep Dai hoc or Bang Tot nghiep Dai hoc) with a minimum grade point average of 70%

Advanced English Language Fluency → Admission to the Academic-Training Term

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present proof of English fluency prior to being accepted to IGSPP to be granted admission to the academic-training/credit term. This fluency can be demonstrated through one of the following English Language Proficiency test scores*: IELTS (Academic, NOT general) – overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component TOEFL – IBT 80 (no sub-score lower than 19) for IGSPP-Regular Stream TOEFL – IBT 90 (Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21) for IGSPP-Credit Stream Another recognized test with equivalent results (contact our office for details).

Intermediate English Language Fluency → Admission to the Language-Training Term(s)

Admission to IGSPP may be offered to students with intermediate English language fluency (a minimum of IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 70, or equivalent*). These students are offered admission to the language-training/non-credit terms(s) of IGSPP. This requires students to attend English language courses at the UBC Continuing Studies English Language Institute.

*Test scores must be within 24 months prior to program application. Please inquire about alternate tests and interviews that may be available. IGSPP will also consider students with IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) if their academic grades are above the minimum requirement.

See Dates and Fees for further details on program fees and due dates.

You must submit a $200 non-refundable application fee when applying to the program. UBC Continuing Studies then reviews your application and sends you an Admission Confirmation Letter if you are accepted into the program. You confirm your offer of admission by paying the program deposit, which is only refundable if you are unable to obtain a Study Permit, if needed.

Once the program deposit is paid, we will send you an official Letter of Acceptance. Using this letter, you are able to request a Study Permit, if needed, from the Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your region.

The balance of your tuition is due 30 days before the program start date. This payment confirms your enrollment. Failure to pay the balance of program tuition fees no later than 30 days before the program start date may result, at the discretion of UBC Continuing Studies, in a $1,000 CAD late payment surcharge or deferral to the next available program start date.

If a student fails to make any payments, UBC Continuing Studies may consider that the student has withdrawn from the program and inform Immigration Canada of this withdrawal (if applicable).

Denial of Study Permit
If the Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission denies your Study Permit (Visa), UBC Continuing Studies will refund any fees paid, less the application fee, if both of the following two conditions are met:

• you notify UBC Continuing Studies before the program start date that you have been denied a Study Permit; and
• UBC Continuing Studies receives the original written documentation from the Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission verifying that the Study Permit has been denied and the original Letter of Acceptance issued by UBC Continuing Studies within 45 days after the Study Permit has been denied.

Withdrawal and Refunds
Students withdrawing from the program must advise UBC Continuing Studies in writing in order to receive a partial refund (if applicable) of any fees paid. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and that the program deposit is only refundable when a student is denied a Study Permit. Refunds of tuition and some fees are limited as outlined below:

Withdrawal Schedule	Potential Refund
one week before the program start date or session start date	100% of the balance of fees1
up to and including the second Friday after the program start date or session start date	70% of the balance of fees1 for the current session and 100% of the balance of fees1 for any subsequent sessions
after the second Friday after the program start date or session start date	0% of the balance of fees1 for the current session and 100% of the balance of fees1 for any subsequent sessions
in cases where the Study Permit is denied	100% of any fees paid less the application fee

¹The balance of fees is the tuition paid minus the program deposit(s) ($600 for the non-credit/language training term and $7,000 for the credit term/academic training term). Refunds for credit cards payments will be credited to the issuing card. Otherwise, a bank draft or cheque will be issued by the University of British Columbia. Refunds normally take four to six weeks to process. Refunds are non-transferable. Where appropriate, a student's parents may be notified before refunds will apply. Refunds are processed at the end of the applicable term.

Deferral
You may request a deferral to another program start date by submitting a deferral request in writing to UBC Continuing Studies. Students accepted into the program may be automatically deferred to the next available program intake, if they have not confirmed their enrollment by paying the tuition balance 30 days before the program start date.

Deferral, by request or automatic, will be offered one time to each student. In special circumstances, additional deferrals may be offered at the discretion of UBC Continuing Studies. All students who defer to a later program with higher tuition and fees are required to pay the corresponding tuition and fees.

Late Arrival
Students are expected to be present for the first day of their program. Students unable to arrive on time must obtain permission from UBC Continuing Studies prior to the program start date or session start date. Permission will not be granted for students to arrive later than the first Thursday after the program start date or session start date. A student who arrives after these dates, or is late without permission, may lose his/her place in the program.

Change in English Language Fluency
Students whose English language fluency improves after submitting their program application but before the Program Start Date are encouraged to provide UBC Continuing Studies with an update including documented evidence of these changes. If this new information is received up to one month prior to the Program Start Date, the student’s status may be upgraded and the original conditions may be adjusted.

Program Cancellation or Postponement
If UBC Continuing Studies cancels or postpones a program, applicants will be encouraged to attend the program at a later date. If this is not convenient to the student, UBC Continuing Studies will refund any of the program fees that have been paid to UBC Continuing Studies less the application fee.

Please note that the above registration policies are subject to change and this website is updated regularly; students should refer to the original correspondence with UBC Continuing Studies for the policies that apply to them.

Thank you for your interest in the International Graduate Study Preparation Program (IGSPP). We recommend that you apply to the program as early as possible as the process to get your Study Permit (Visa) for Canada may take considerable time.

Tuition and fees may be paid by the following methods:

• Credit card (Visa and MasterCard only). We only accept credit card information through fax (1.604.822.0388) or phone (1.604.827.5414). However, you can pay the application fee online and program payment instructions will be sent to you upon submission of the application
• Cheque payable to UBC Continuing Studies (only cheques issued by a Canadian Bank are acceptable)
• Bank draft or money order payable to UBC Continuing Studies (in Canadian currency only)
• Wire transfer payable to UBC Continuing Studies (in Canadian currency only). If you wish to pay by wire transfer, we will provide you with the necessary information after you have submitted your application.