University of Northern British Columbia is a research-intensive public university with its largest campus in Prince George, British Columbia.
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is located in the landscape of northern British Columbia. UNBC describes itself as a university both in and for the North. Its mission is 'Ignite. Inspire. Lead change.' and its stated vision is 'Education. Research. Community Impact.' Its motto, 'En Cha Huná', comes from the Dakelh (Carrier) Elders and is interpreted as 'respecting all forms of life'.
UNBC is one of B.C.'s research-intensive universities. It ranks #2 in the Maclean's rankings Primarily Undergraduate category.
UNBC's largest campus is in Prince George, and it has regional campuses in Fort St. John, Terrace, Prince Rupert, and Quesnel. The Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre, at 145,150 square feet, is the largest high-performance sport facility of its kind in British Columbia. The Geoffrey R. Weller Library houses the Northern British Columbia Archives. UNBC's two residence buildings are home to more than 500 full-time students. The Bioenergy Plant is said to reduce fossil fuel consumption by 85%.
The John Prince Research Forest covers 16,683 hectares and is described as the largest research forest in North America.