Indigenous Studies at UNBC: Admission Average
University of Northern BC · Prince George, BC
What average do you need for Indigenous Studies at UNBC?
Indigenous Studies at University of Northern BC typically admits students with averages in the mid 80s, roughly 82–85%. It ranks #2 of 10 UNBC programs by admission average.
Deep community connections with First Nations across northern BC.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 85% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 85% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Indigenous Studies at other universities
- University of Winnipeg – mid 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or social science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- Indigenous History
- Indigenous Law & Rights
- Research Ethics with Indigenous Communities
- Oral Traditions
These are typical for Indigenous Studies programs across Canada. About the Indigenous Studies degree
After a Indigenous Studies degree
Indigenous Studies usually takes 4 years.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- Indigenous Studies is one of the most meaningful and in-demand areas of expertise for government and social service roles in Canada.
- The University of Manitoba has one of Canada's most respected Indigenous Studies programs with deep community connections.
- Many graduates work in Indigenous governance, education, social services, and government policy.
Applying to UNBC
The University of Northern BC was founded in 1994 to serve northern and rural British Columbia and is consistently ranked among Canada's top small universities by Maclean's. UNBC is particularly strong in environmental science, forestry, Indigenous studies, and northern health. The campus is surrounded by wilderness, providing unique field research opportunities unavailable anywhere else in Canada.
University of Northern BC is in Prince George, BC, was founded in 1994 and has about 4,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 31.
- UNBC consistently ranks near the top of Maclean's primarily undergraduate category (#2 in the 2026 rankings) - the small size means exceptional faculty access.
- Prince George winters are genuinely cold, but the surrounding wilderness is extraordinary for outdoor and field research.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to northern First Nations communities - meaningful and respected.
Other UNBC programs
- Environmental Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Forestry – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s