The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, BC. Founded in 1908, it's one of Canada's top universities and consistently ranks among the top 40 globally. Known for strengths in medicine, law, engineering, and forestry, UBC enrolls around 70,000 students and is a major research institution with significant federal and industry funding. Its Vancouver campus in Point Grey is one of the most scenic in North America, situated between the mountains and the ocean.