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September 4, 2026

The department welcomes new and returning students with many exciting activities UBC Computer Science has organized a full day of orientation events to welcome…

July 10, 2026

UBC Computer Science’s second degree “Bachelor of Computer Science” program welcomes Dr. Laura Cang as new director Dr. Laura Cang , UBC Computer Science…

May 14, 2026

Student-run, 24-hour hackathon youCode brought together many first-time hackers to design tech that uplifts underrepresented groups On an Easter long weekend…

February 3, 2026

Students advanced research in formal verification, continual learning systems, software security and AI policies Four UBC students are recognized for their…

October 7, 2025

Undergraduate team solved algorithm challenges in international programming competition, placing eighth in North America and 44 th worldwide UBC Computer…

August 30, 2024

Whether you are returning to UBC Computer Science, or joining us for the very first time, WELCOME! On Tuesday, September 3, join thousands of UBC students and…

January 16, 2023

Third year UBC computer science student Alexa Gogoescu has never been one to shy away from trying new things. It’s exactly why she added philosophy classes to…

Graduation Requirements

This page shows what is required for graduation under each program. The links will take you to the relevant course calendar page. Computer Science Major (B.A.) The Computer Science B.A. Major program includes the Faculty of Arts degree requirements

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By the Numbers

Rankings Ranked 27 in the world** ** QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026 Enrollments 2,946 Undergraduate majors across all specializations 15 Postdocs and research associates 285 Graduate students 135 Master of Data Science students Faculty

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Amy Kwok (BSc 2011)

Amy Kwok admits she was quiet and intimidated when she first entered the CS program in September 2005. As a new graduate of the all-girls Little Flower Academy in Vancouver, she'd always been interested in video gaming and was pretty passionate about computers, but she only agreed to apply to CS if her good friend went as well.

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UBC Computer Science events for Imagine Day 2026

For new BCS Director Laura Cang, building students’ skills and confidence is key

UBC students organize gender-inclusive hackathon for third year in a row

Four UBC Computer Science students receive CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Award Honourable Mentions

UBC Competitive Programming team places 1st in Canada in ICPC World Finals

Imagine Day 2024

Spotlight on undergrad Alexa Gogoescu: Opening new doors in computer science

Graduation Requirements

By the Numbers