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    Bachelor of Asian Language and Culture at University of British Columbia

    University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    Canada
    Canada, Vancouver
    University Rank:#40
    Bachelor of Asian Language and Culture at University of British Columbia

    Study Asian Language and Culture at University of British Columbia, a Bachelor degree offered on the Vancouver campus in Canada. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The tuition fee is USD 35,338 / total, with the next intake scheduled for September 1, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Asian Language and Culture

    Asian Language and Culture is designed to give you the linguistic and cultural capital to work as a leader in the 21st century on the Canada-Asia interface. This program combines advanced language study with a concentration in one of five areas – China, Chinese Literature, Japan, Korea, or South Asia.

    Why this program?

    • Study at UBC's Asian Library, which has the largest collection of Asian materials in Canada.
    • Choose from the many languages taught: Mandarin Chinese, Classical Chinese, Japanese, Classical Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Punjabi, Hindi-Urdu, Sanskrit, and Persian.
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    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Asian Language and Culture at University of British Columbia

    Entry Requirements

    English-language requirements

    English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

    General admission requirements

    • Graduation from high school
    • Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
    • At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

    UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

    Degree-specific requirements: Arts

    Grade 12
    • A Grade 12 English

    Related courses

    The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

    • Language Arts
    • Mathematics and Computation
    • Second Languages
    • Social Studies
    • Visual and Performing Arts

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,338 / total
    Bachelor of Asian Language and Culture at University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    Canada

    Canada, Vancouver

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