Other UBC learning opportunities

UBC continuing professional education

Continuing professional education is available through a number of UBC faculties and academic units. Please follow the links below for information.

UBC public lectures

Lifelong learners are welcome to participate in a variety of UBC lectures, seminars and special events open to the public at the UBC Vancouver campus and in downtown Vancouver at UBC Robson Square. Public lectures are offered regularly by:

UBC credit studies for lifelong learners

Under Age 65

Lifelong learners under the age of 65 who are interested in taking credit courses must first be admitted to UBC and given eligibility to register. Please follow the links below for information.

In addition to campus-based studies, credit courses are available online and at a distance. For information, see the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology.

Ages 65 and Over

The University of British Columbia currently offers lifelong learners ages 65 and over the opportunity to take most UBC credit (degree related) courses for general interest, free of application, tuition or student fees. Some conditions apply. Find out more about these UBC credit courses by viewing the Access Studies section of the UBC Student Services website.

Note that this is not applicable to UBC Extended Learning non-credit courses. 

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