The University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver, Canada, is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. UBC offers a range of undergraduate courses and programs in disciplines like Forest Resources Management, Forest Sciences, and Forest Operations. 

Undergraduate degree programs offered by the Faculty of Forestry range from urban forestry, natural resources conservation, wood science, wood products processing, forestry, and forest sciences.

Graduate programs include a Master of Applied Science in Forestry, a Master of Forestry, a Master of Science in Forestry, a Master of Sustainable Forest Management, and a Master of International Forestry.  

Visit the University of British Columbia website for more information!

Students must apply for this opportunity through OSU GO here on campus and be accepted before completing the University of British Columbia application. The OSU GO application deadline is March 1 for both Fall Term and Year-long applications.

Other program requirements:

• Student in good academic standing
• At least sophomore standing
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Satisfactory OSU Conduct Record
• All applicants must successfully complete an interview demonstrating academic purpose and maturity.

This program is facilitated through OSU's Office of Global Opportunities. Get started with OSU GO's "Getting Started" guide to learn how to apply.

College of Forestry students can contact Rachael Fahrenbach in the CoF International Programs Office for one-on-one advising about the application process, how to choose courses that fulfill degree requirements, funding opportunities, or other questions!

COF International Deans Fund: Interested students must apply using the CoF Dean's Fund for International Engagement application. 

Deadlines for experiences beginning...

• Semester 1 (Winter/Spring) - November 1
• Semester 2 (Summer/Fall) - April 1

Gilman-Education Award: Applicants must be eligible to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (eligibility requirements) and will apply through the main Gilman Scholarship application. LeAnn Adam is OSU's Gilman advisor and will be happy to help you -- check out the OSU Gilman page to learn more and connect with LeAnn!