Explore UBC Okanagan’s remarkable growth over the past two decades
Check out our interactive map and dive into some fun facts and figures about UBC’s vibrant Okanagan campus and community!
On September 6, 2025, UBC Okanagan opened its doors to more than 3,500 students, launching Canada’s newest university campus.
Over the past two decades, UBCO has been a site of incredible growth. Explore our interactive map below to learn about the 20+ new buildings and art installations that have sprung up on UBC's Okanagan campus since 2005.
Orange = outdoor art
Light blue = buildings open to the public
Dark blue = private buildings
UBCO by the numbers
Since its opening, UBCO has expanded from a small regional campus into a globally recognized institution, attracting students from around the world. It has developed cutting-edge research facilities, introduced innovative academic programs, and led sustainable initiatives addressing local and global challenges.
Beyond academics, UBCO has built a vibrant and inclusive campus community in partnership with the Okanagan Nation Alliance. This collaboration has helped shape a campus culture where Indigenous perspectives are woven into academic programs, research initiatives, and community engagement.
The following facts and figures* highlight some of the ways that UBCO's campus and community have grown over the past two decades.
Campus
- 44% increase in hectares (2005-22)
- 360% increase in campus buildings since 2005
- 200+ off-campus satellite and partner locations
students (2024/25)
- 10,406 undergraduate students
- 1,342 graduate students
- 110 countries represented
- 240% increase in student population since 2005
Faculty and staff (2024/25)
- 704 faculty
- 1,389 staff
- 1,292 student employees
TEACHING AND LEARNING (2024/25)
- 66 undergraduate programs
- 58 graduate programs
- 9 faculties and schools
Research
- 221% increase in research funding since 2015/16
- 313 research faculty
- 1,039 funded research projects (2024/25)
Athletics and Recreation
- 12 Heat varsity athletic teams
- 20 national and conference medals won by Heat varsity and club teams
Alumni and Community
- 29,240 degrees conferred (as of December 31, 2024)
- 50% of graduates stay in the Okanagan region
- 57% Central Okanagan population increase since 2005
*Sources: Student Enrolment Data: 2024/25. Faculty/Staff Data: 2024/25. Research Data: 2024/25 fiscal year. Economic Impact Assessment: 2023.
