University of Northern British Columbia

🇨🇦 Canada 4-Year University

Global #2288 Canada #56

Campus of University of Northern British Columbia

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Institution Info

Founded: 1990
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 28,609 students
Endowment: $74.4M
Website: https://www.unbc.ca/

About

University of Northern British Columbia is a higher education institution in Canada, founded in 1990. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 29K students, an endowment of $74.4M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1257 · Ranked	31.11
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2288 · Ranked	64.72

Research Output via OpenAlex

210

h-index

334,859

Citations

11,687

Publications

5,936

i10-index

2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Northern British Columbia's global ranking?

University of Northern British Columbia is ranked #2,288 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Canada, it holds the #56 position.

When was University of Northern British Columbia founded?

University of Northern British Columbia was founded in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Canada.

How many students attend University of Northern British Columbia?

University of Northern British Columbia has a student body of approximately 28,609 students.

What is University of Northern British Columbia's research output?

University of Northern British Columbia has produced 11,687 research publications with 334,859 total citations and an h-index of 210, according to OpenAlex data.

What is University of Northern British Columbia's endowment?

University of Northern British Columbia has an endowment of approximately $74.4M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.