University of Northern British Columbia

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a public research university located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1990, it is known for its strong focus on environmental sustainability, research excellence, and small-class teaching. It serves students across northern regions with multiple campuses and is often recognized as one of Canada’s best small universities.

UNBC is also popularly branded as “Canada’s Green University”, reflecting its leadership in sustainability, eco-friendly campus design, and environmental research initiatives.

🌍 Rankings of UNBC

🌐 Global Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2024: #781–790 globally
• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: #1201–1500 globally
• EduRank 2025: #1635 globally

🇨🇦 National Rankings (Canada)

• EduRank 2025: #45 in Canada
• Ranked among top small universities in Canada consistently

🏆 Category-Specific Rankings

• Maclean’s (Canada – Primarily Undergraduate Universities):
  • 🥇 #1 in 2022
  • 🥇 #1 in 2015 & 2016
  • 🥈 #2 in 2026

📊 Subject Highlights

• Strong in:
  • Environmental Science
  • Forestry
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
• Ranked in top 50% globally across 90+ research subjects