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The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week program offered by various faculties at the University of British Columbia, Canada for international undergraduate students.

Students have the opportunity to:

Gain international experience

Study at North America's most international university*

Meet students from other universities and Canadian students through social activities

Learn about Canadian culture and society

*Times Higher Education’s “World’s Most International Universities 2019” ranking

Since its inception in 2013, VSP has provided diverse and enriching educational experiences for thousands of international students. By offering globally relevant courses and sociocultural extracurricular activities specific to Vancouver and its surroundings, the VSP encourages students to engage in cross-disciplinary learning and develop their understanding of Canadian culture and values. WHAT YOU CAN STUDY AT VSP Applied Science & Technology Architecture & Landscape Architecture Arts & Humanities Business Community & Regional Planning Dentistry Education Forestry Kinesiology Land & Food Systems Medicine Nursing Pharmaceutical Sciences Natural, Life & Integrated Sciences

Watch our video to learn more about the Vancouver Summer Program experience!

