Sponsors and sponsored international students

“Takatuf’s sponsorship opened the door for me to study engineering at UBC. The combination of that support and UBC’s environment has challenged me to grow as a person and future engineer.”

“Studying Political Science at UBC has strengthened my understanding of global and Canadian political issues while challenging me to think critically and analytically. Being part of a diverse academic community has encouraged me to grow as a student and engage meaningfully beyond the classroom. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to pursue my undergraduate studies at UBC, a nurturing environment for attaining knowledge.”

“Being an Indonesian government scholarship recipient at the UBC provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage directly with ever-changing educational practices and knowledge production on a global scale. While this environment may initially feel daunting, UBC transforms such challenges into intellectually stimulating and empowering experiences. Within my first term at UBC, faculty members consistently demonstrated that regardless of students’ starting points, all are supported in achieving a shared standard of academic excellence, even as they progress at different paces. This genuine institutional commitment to inclusivity is what inspires me to be part of the UBC community.”

“Studying at UBC through a scholarship from the Indonesian Government has been an unexpected turning point in my life. Although I initially had limited experience adapting to a new environment, both UBC and the Indonesian Government provided strong and continuous support. Through UBC’s highly diverse community and learning environment, I'm becoming a better version of myself than I was yesterday.”

“Studying at UBC has given me the opportunity to learn in a highly respected academic environment and in a community where I truly feel that I belong. I am grateful for the strong support UBC provides to sponsored students and for the chance to pursue my degree here. I cannot imagine studying anywhere else.”

“The University of British Columbia has been an exceptional partner for our sponsored students, combining strong academic programs with genuinely personalized advising and student support. Their academic and international services teams work closely and transparently with us to support student progression into competitive majors, overall wellbeing, and successful transitions to life at UBC. Consequently, this relationship feels like a true partnership, grounded in shared responsibility and a deep commitment to student success. We are proud of our affiliation with UBC and look forward to a long and continued relationship.”

“We are pleased with our ongoing professional engagement with the University of British Columbia. The university provides an academic environment, which supports the success of our sponsored students through the Oman Scholars Programme. We appreciate the university’s efforts in supporting the scholars throughout their academic life.”