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University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia is listed as QS 2026 rank 40. University of British Columbia has 10 source-backed AI policy claim records from 10 official source attributions. The public record preserves original-language evidence snippets, source URLs, snapshot hashes, confidence, and review state.

Last checkedMay 10, 2026Last changedMay 10, 2026Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

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Candidate claims are source-backed records pending review. They are not final policy conclusions and are not legal or academic integrity advice.

Reviewed claims

10 reviewed public claim

Normalized value: student_genai_assessed_work_requires_permission

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

For assessed work (assignments, exams, projects, theses, etc.), students may only use GenAI if expressly permitted by their instructor, supervisor, or program. Instructors set the conditions for GenAI use in submitted assessed academic work, including when and how its use must be acknowledged.
Source: Teaching & Learning Guidelines - Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6cc7152af150ad693e13c238d0454c827bf88c1d9a687642fda6ad15e048e598
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Student use of GenAI principle

Normalized value: ai_detection_strongly_discouraged

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The use of applications to detect AI-generated content is strongly discouraged at this time, due to concerns about effectiveness, accuracy, bias, privacy, and intellectual property.
Source: GenAI - Academic Integrity at UBC

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: e5886b8fbffbbb348fd2ebc43b15fb59f4528065ae05ff958ac9fc96258830a4
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: AI detectors FAQ section

Normalized value: genai_must_uphold_academic_integrity

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Academic integrity: All uses of GenAI at UBC must uphold academic integrity and adhere to the academic misconduct regulations in the UBC Okanagan and Vancouver calendars.
Source: Teaching & Learning Guidelines - Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6cc7152af150ad693e13c238d0454c827bf88c1d9a687642fda6ad15e048e598
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Principles section

Normalized value: pia_required_for_required_student_use

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

In line with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), instructors or teaching assistants cannot require that students use GenAI or any other technology tool that requires them to share personal information unless that tool has undergone a UBC PIA review and been approved for use with personal information.
Source: Guidelines for all uses of GenAI in Teaching & Learning

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6bbb5fcbff690d26cad89c3e3f9fc7e41059818f7cfd3f822574310dc7bb1cbd
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Privacy, security, confidentiality section

Normalized value: no_personal_info_in_non_pia_tools

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Do not enter personal information into any generative AI tool that has not been through UBC's FIPPA compliance assessment (Privacy Impact Assessment or PIA), as to do so may be a breach of privacy. Personal information includes names, personal contact information, student numbers, academic history, etc.
Source: Principles for the Use of Generative AI Tools

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 0e6f376cd2d07ed3ed0fb7aceed5e0ca29bcc3544d2ec9e29e442118aeaf252b
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Privacy Risk Mitigation section

Normalized value: genai_assistive_tool_not_replacement

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

UBC also recognizes that generative AI is a tool to assist in our tasks, not a replacement for human creativity and judgment. UBC encourages experimentation and use within the boundaries of ethical and responsible use.
Source: Principles for the Use of Generative AI Tools

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 0e6f376cd2d07ed3ed0fb7aceed5e0ca29bcc3544d2ec9e29e442118aeaf252b
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Background and Purpose section

Normalized value: faculty_staff_genai_use_permitted

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Faculty and staff may use GenAI in teaching and learning so long as this is within the bounds of legal, university, Faculty, or program-level policies and requirements, and the guidelines below.
Source: Teaching & Learning Guidelines - Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6cc7152af150ad693e13c238d0454c827bf88c1d9a687642fda6ad15e048e598
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Principles section

Normalized value: microsoft_copilot_approved_institutional_tool

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Microsoft's GenerativeAI Tool Copilot for Organizations is available for UBC faculty, students, and staff from any place you would normally access Copilot, such as copilot.microsoft.com or the Microsoft Edge web browser sidebar. Once you have logged in with your UBC credentials, look for the green Protected label - accompanied by a shield and check-mark icon - to confirm a secure connection.
Source: Microsoft Copilot for Organizations

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 69418a2cf0a62587a706b8e975a48664bccab8e9ff42b04bd3df297f0a17b690
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: About This Tool section

Normalized value: grad_students_genai_approval_and_declaration_required

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The substantive (i.e. non-editorial) use by graduate students of Generative AI tools and outputs must be done with full transparency and with the approval of the academic(s) responsible for evaluating the given work in question -- course instructor, research supervisor, or other advisor as appropriate. If GenAI was used in the research described, the drafting of, and/or the preparation of a thesis or dissertation, the Preface must include a concise description of how it was used.
Source: Use of Generative AI - Graduate School at UBC

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: afea061c3cea022533d348adacb8127d3df7c836b2facac08dcf7fdd9db95f7f
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Graduate education and Gen AI section

Normalized value: genai_respect_indigenous_data_sovereignty

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Indigenous data sovereignty: Use of GenAI should respect Indigenous data sovereignty and community protocols for use and sharing of Indigenous knowledges, intellectual properties, and data. Harm from false information about Indigenous communities, cultures, knowledges, histories, and contexts should be avoided.
Source: Teaching & Learning Guidelines - Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6cc7152af150ad693e13c238d0454c827bf88c1d9a687642fda6ad15e048e598
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Principles section

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Candidate claims are not final policy conclusions. They preserve source URL, source snapshot hash, evidence, confidence, and review state so the record can be audited before review.

Official sources

10 source attribution

10 things UBC students should know about generative AI

academic.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://academic.ubc.ca/teaching-learning/10-things-ubc-students-should-know/generative-ai
Snapshot hash: 8e4fec402c54aaf55d992fe23df7aad176c983e11c2ed7a3e95a8597abafc255

GenAI - Academic Integrity at UBC

academicintegrity.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://academicintegrity.ubc.ca/genai/
Snapshot hash: e5886b8fbffbbb348fd2ebc43b15fb59f4528065ae05ff958ac9fc96258830a4

Guidelines for all uses of GenAI in Teaching & Learning

genai.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://genai.ubc.ca/guidance/teaching-learning-guidelines/guidelines-for-all-uses-of-genai-in-teaching-learning/
Snapshot hash: 6bbb5fcbff690d26cad89c3e3f9fc7e41059818f7cfd3f822574310dc7bb1cbd

Microsoft Copilot for Organizations

ai.ctlt.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://ai.ctlt.ubc.ca/microsoft-copilot-for-organizations/
Snapshot hash: 69418a2cf0a62587a706b8e975a48664bccab8e9ff42b04bd3df297f0a17b690

Principles for the Use of Generative AI Tools

genai.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://genai.ubc.ca/guidance/principles/
Snapshot hash: 0e6f376cd2d07ed3ed0fb7aceed5e0ca29bcc3544d2ec9e29e442118aeaf252b

Privacy & Risk - Generative AI at UBC

genai.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://genai.ubc.ca/privacy-and-risk/
Snapshot hash: c02870d6c786d400d622d239e90952bfe84a0df4fcc74ceb96aec926c868c88e

Privacy Impact Assessments for GenerativeAI Instructional Use at UBC

ai.ctlt.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://ai.ctlt.ubc.ca/privacy-impact-assessments-for-generativeai-instructional-use-at-ubc/
Snapshot hash: 84b6befc047b89e306d54f512d4afcf4e10dae50d9fe4b682968f25f6fdf71c3

Teaching & Learning Guidelines - Generative AI

genai.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://genai.ubc.ca/guidance/teaching-learning-guidelines/
Snapshot hash: 6cc7152af150ad693e13c238d0454c827bf88c1d9a687642fda6ad15e048e598

UBC Guidance - Generative AI

genai.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://genai.ubc.ca/guidance/
Snapshot hash: 6850138c83175af75da06d2efac708a4c953c419038a13c25b4239cfe643e86d

Use of Generative AI - Graduate School at UBC

grad.ubc.ca

Source URL: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/student-responsibilities/use-generative-ai
Snapshot hash: afea061c3cea022533d348adacb8127d3df7c836b2facac08dcf7fdd9db95f7f

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University AI Policy Tracker. "University of British Columbia AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 10, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/ubc

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Reviewed claims

Students may only use GenAI for assessed work (assignments, exams, projects, theses) if expressly permitted by their instructor, supervisor, or program.

The use of applications to detect AI-generated content is strongly discouraged at UBC due to concerns about effectiveness, accuracy, bias, privacy, and intellectual property. Turnitin AI detection is not enabled.

All uses of GenAI at UBC must uphold academic integrity and adhere to the academic misconduct regulations in the UBC Okanagan and Vancouver calendars.

UBC says instructors or teaching assistants cannot require students to use GenAI or any other technology tool that requires sharing personal information unless the tool has undergone a UBC Privacy Impact Assessment review and been approved for use with personal information.

Do not enter personal information into any generative AI tool that has not been through UBC's FIPPA compliance assessment (PIA), as to do so may be a breach of privacy.

UBC recognizes generative AI as a tool to assist in tasks, not a replacement for human creativity and judgment, and encourages experimentation within ethical and responsible use boundaries.

Faculty and staff may use GenAI in teaching and learning so long as this is within the bounds of legal, university, Faculty, or program-level policies and requirements.

Microsoft Copilot for Organizations is the approved institutional GenAI chatbot at UBC, available to all faculty, students, and staff with UBC credentials, with PIA interim approval.

Graduate students must obtain approval from their supervisor/committee for substantive GenAI use in research and thesis work, and must include a GenAI use statement in their thesis preface.

Use of GenAI in teaching and learning should respect Indigenous data sovereignty and community protocols for use and sharing of Indigenous knowledges, intellectual properties, and data.

Candidate claims

Official sources

10 things UBC students should know about generative AI

GenAI - Academic Integrity at UBC

Guidelines for all uses of GenAI in Teaching & Learning

Microsoft Copilot for Organizations

Principles for the Use of Generative AI Tools

Privacy & Risk - Generative AI at UBC

Privacy Impact Assessments for GenerativeAI Instructional Use at UBC

Teaching & Learning Guidelines - Generative AI

UBC Guidance - Generative AI

Use of Generative AI - Graduate School at UBC