Key Takeaways
- The University of British Columbia (UBC) is accepting applications for PhD programs in Economics and Botany.
- Eligible students can receive a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 for the first four years.
- The application deadlines are December 21, 2026, for Economics and January 10, 2027, for Botany.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is offering scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in Economics and Botany, with a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 for the first four years of study.
Applicants from both Canada and international regions, including Pakistan, are eligible to apply after securing admission to the respective programs.
For the Economics PhD program, the application deadline is December 21, 2026, for the September 2027 intake. The program offers specializations in development economics, econometrics, international trade, and public economics.
The Botany PhD program, which starts in September 2027, has an application deadline of January 10, 2027. This program focuses on plant biology, genetics, ecology, molecular biology, and environmental science.
UBC guarantees financial support for the first four years, bringing the minimum funding package to CAD 160,000. According to UBC’s funding statistics, supported Economics PhD students received a median annual gross funding of CAD 46,889, with a net funding of CAD 37,054 after deducting tuition and student fees.
Tuition fees for the Economics PhD program are approximately CAD 10,081.65 for international students and CAD 5,738.52 for domestic students. International students can receive an International Tuition Award worth up to CAD 3,200 annually.
The Botany PhD program does not have a specific GRE requirement, but applicants must meet UBC’s general graduate admission standards and the Faculty of Science’s academic requirements. The university generally expects candidates to hold a master’s degree in Botany or an equivalent academic record.
UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics and Faculty of Science provide a range of financial support options, including research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. The university also lists additional student fees of approximately CAD 1,203.20 per year.
Applicants should review their individual funding offers to understand how scholarships, assistantships, and tuition charges affect their available financial support. The CAD 40,000 minimum funding package does not automatically provide a complete tuition waiver.
