In the annual Globe and Mail Canadian University Report, the University of Northern British Columbia has received grades of A or A- in a wide range of categories, including most satisfied students, class size, student-faculty interaction, campus atmosphere, and quality of teaching and learning.

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Also of note this year was Canada’s Green University’s continued strong showing in the Environmental Commitment category. UNBC received an “A” for its efforts, the only British Columbia post-secondary institute to do so. It was the highest mark issued this year, and one that was received by just five other universities across Canada.

“We continually strive to improve in all facets of our operations, and to see that improvement reflected in the opinions of our most valued stakeholders, our students, is rewarding,” said UNBC President George Iwama. “We are driven at UNBC to continue our evolution as a university and to continue to offer an outstanding education in Northern British Columbia.”

UNBC also saw improvements when compared to last years marks in areas such as instructors’ teaching style, research opportunities, career preparation, reputation with employers, ease of course registration, student residence, work-play balance and city satisfaction.