Applying to Cognitive Systems | Cognitive Systems Program

Thank you for your interest in Cognitive Systems.

The Cognitive Systems Program does not require a minimal GPA from those declaring a COGS major, but there is a strict limit on the number of places that are available in the program’s BA and BSc streams. Students wishing to declare a COGS major will be admitted to the program only until these places are filled, with overall GPA being used to determine the order of priority.

Students wishing to take a BSc in COGS should apply at the end of their first year, through the Faculty of Science’s coordinated admissions process. Students wishing to take a BA in COGS should apply to the program directly. Since the total number of students that can be accommodated in the program is limited, students wishing to transfer into a COGS degree at a later point in their studies can be admitted only when others have transferred out.

Those students who declare their major in a stream of COGS that is hosted by a department that imposes a minimal GPA requirement are still subject to these requirements. For example, the department of Computer Science’s GPA requirements apply to students wishing to enroll in the COGS Computational Intelligence and Design Steam.

Application Pathways

Complete the self-assessment below to find out how to apply to the Program (the process will differ depending on your home Faculty).

I am a...
- UBC Bachelor of Arts student going into year 2 or 3 in September and do not have a major declared yet. I wish to declare one of the three B.A. COGS streams
- UBC Bachelor of Arts student going into year 3 or 4 in September. I already have a major declared and I wish to switch into one of the three B.A. COGS streams
- student transferring into UBC Arts (from a different Faculty or post-secondary institution) for September, and I wish to declare one of the three B.A. COGS streams
- UBC BSc student with a major declared already. I wish to switch into the BSc Cognition and Brain stream
- UBC BSc student going into year 2 in September and do not have a major declared yet. I wish to declare one of the two B.Sc. COGS streams
- student transferring into UBC Science (from a different Faculty or post-secondary institution) for September, and I wish to declare one of the two B.Sc. COGS streams
- UBC BSc student with a major declared already. I wish to switch into the BSc Computational Intelligence and Design stream
- second degree student. I have an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's) from UBC or elsewhere already.
Apply directly via the COGS website on May 15:
Please ensure you have fulfilled the admission requirements before applying. The admission requirements and application steps can be found in the application instructions.

Application Instructions
Apply directly via the COGS website on May 15 or Nov 30 as an internal transfer student:
Please ensure you have fulfilled the admission requirements before applying. The admission requirements and application steps can be found in the application instructions.

Application Instructions
Apply directly via the COGS website on May 15 or Nov 30*:
Please ensure you have fulfilled the admission requirements before applying. The admission requirements and application steps can be found in the application instructions.

Application Instructions

If you are a transfer student from a different post-secondary institution, please contact the COGS Program Coordinator to double check your COGS admission requirements and COGS application timing.
Apply directly via the COGS website on May 15 or Nov 30 as an internal transfer student:
Please ensure you have fulfilled the admission requirements before applying. The admission requirements and application steps can be found in the application instructions.

Application Instructions
Apply via the Faculty of Science's Second Year Application in June:
The application procedure for the Cognitive Systems B.Sc. specializations is coordinated by the Faculty of Science, through a central online application process. B.Sc. students who are entering second year will receive an e-mail regarding this process in late May or early June, but are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the application process and specialization prerequisites during their first year.

Second Year Application
Apply via the Faculty of Science's Second Year Application in June:
The application procedure for the Cognitive Systems B.Sc. specializations is coordinated by the Faculty of Science, through a central online application process. Even if you are transferring into the Faculty of Science at a higher year standing than second year (e.g. third year), you will declare your major alongside B.Sc. students who are entering second year in September.

Second Year Application
Apply directly through Computer Science:
Admissions to the Computational Intelligence and Design stream of COGS are handled by the Computer Science Department. If you are a B.Sc. student who is looking to switch into the B.Sc. Computational Intelligence and Design stream, please contact the Computer Science Department directly.

Computer Science Advising
If you are a second degree student, please contact the COGS Program Coordinator to double check your COGS admission requirements and COGS application timing.