Faculty of Art
Welcome to the UBC’s Faculty of Arts Vancouver Summer Program!
Study at one of the top universities in Canada and the world
Make unforgettable memories exploring the vibrant city of Vancouver
Create life-long friendships and meet students from around the world
The Arts Vancouver Summer Program offered by the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Arts (Arts VSP) is a four-week summer program for international undergraduate students that offers courses in the humanities, social sciences, public policy, and art. Since its inception in 2013, the UBC Arts VSP has been providing 1000+ international students with an enriching educational, social and cultural experience. Discover what the UBC Arts VSP has to offer!
A WORLD-CLASS LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
With a wide choice of courses in subjects including Theatre and Film, Economics, Geography and Social Work, and many more.
Find your perfect package!
AN INSPIRING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
With an exciting program of sociocultural events, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful UBC campus and the multicultural city of Vancouver. Build friendships that you will last a lifetime.
See what a typical day in the Arts VSP looks like!
THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
Since 1915, UBC has been offering opportunities to people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world. Join the vibrant and diverse community of students living and studying on the UBC’s Vancouver campus and experience first hand what it is like to learn at a top-ranked research university.
2025 Program Sessions
June Session
June 5, 2026 – July 5, 2026
July Session
July 17 – August 17, 2026
Application Deadline
June Session
March 13, 2026
July Session
April 17, 2026
VSP Online Information Sessions
Do you have any questions about the VSP? Join one of the upcoming online information sessions organized by the VSP Central Office to learn more about the program.
November 27, 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
December 9, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 am PST
January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
January 29, 2026 7:00 am – 8:00 am PST
February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8pm PST
February 24, 2026, 7:00 am – 8pm PST
March 10, 2026, 7:00 am – 8pm PST
March 26, 2026, 7:00 am – 8pm PST
April 7, 2026, 7:00 am – 8pm PST
April 16, 2026, 7:00 am – 8pm PST