An aerial view of Place Vanier Residence

at the University of British Columbia

Where else can you find a place to study, get involved, meet amazing people and live, all at the same time? Residence is an integral part of my UBC experience. Place Vanier Resident

Life in Residence

The best thing about residence life is that there is alwayssomething to do, and someone interesting to do it with.Rits-UBC House Resident

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Place Vanier

Colours with cultural symbolism

Artwork donated by Tec de Monterrey University

Single Room

Tec de Monterrey-UBC House

One of UBC’s three international partnership houses.

You live here only a few years, but you carry your memories forever.Totem Park Resident

Totem Park Residence

Residence provides a range of events that are great for getting to know people, everything from theatrical productions to ski trips. And contrary to my prior fear - I've never had to wait for a shower to be free.

First year resident

Laundry Facilities in Residence

Totem Park & Place Vanier Shared Rooms

Residence DiningTotem Park & Place Vanier

Walter Gage Residence

Gage offers something for everyone:A great social environment with lots ofprivacy, opportunity for learning as wellas fun, and some really spectacular views.Walter Gage Resident

Ritsumeikan-UBC House

Living in Rits-UBC House gives me a real sense of what a diverse society we live in. We may look different from one another but we each bring our own culture to share with and learn from others.

Fairview Crescent

The townhouse-style units, private entrance, interesting roommates, convenient study

spaces, local coffee shop and green grassy areas – all combineto create a positive study environment that helps mebalance working hard with having fun. Fairview Crescent resident

Fairview Crescent

Views from some Marine Drive units

Marine Drive Residence

Marine Drive Residence

You will make new friendships that last a lifetimeand plenty of support for those tough assignmentsand exams.

Marine Drive Resident

Living here is like travelling the worldand working in every field imaginablebecause you meet people from all overwhose academic interests range from education and law to genetics and engineering.Living here has definitely made myUBC experience a more complete one.Thunderbird resident

Acadia ParkStudent Family Housing

Some of the happiest moments are when the whole family can participate in an event on campus. We have a real sense of community here.

Acadia ParkStudent Family Housing

Glimpses of a rare snow day

Walter Gage and Totem Park

Students who live in residence

Meet new friends

Make academic connections

Learn new skills

The biggest and best decision in my life is to live in residence. You get the full university experience. Totem Park Resident