The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is ranked among Canada’s top primarily undergraduate universities. According to the 2023 Maclean’s University Rankings, UNBC holds the 2nd position in the Primarily Undergraduate category. Globally, it is positioned within the 1001-1200 range in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023).
UNBC is recognized for its research output, small class sizes, and focus on environmental and community-based studies. While rankings vary by criteria, its strong regional impact and academic quality consistently earn it a respectable standing nationally and internationally.