Welcome to the UBC Data Access site! This site is intended for anybody, inside or outside UBC, who wants to get access to university data. You may request access to university data for any of the following purposes:
- Supporting UBC administrative functions
- Scholarly research
- Other purposes that are consistent with UBC's mandate
UBC data is overseen by Data Stewards within each functional area. All requests to access to data will be reviewed based on factors such as privacy, security, administrative burden, and alignment with UBC values and priorities. If you are given access to UBC data, you will be required to agree to comply with terms and conditions.
Get Started
Follow the process below to submit your request for access to UBC data. To avoid delays, please ensure that your submission is complete, clear and consistent.
The Data and Reporting team is available for consultation prior to completing the Data Access Request form. They will advise which data should be documented in the request.
If you have already submitted a request and received approval, and it is for the same intended use case in the approved DAR, you may ask for the same data via Request A Custom Application Report on the UBC Self-Service Portal. In the Detailed Description, make sure you include:
- The previously approved DAR ticket number (INC#)
- What you are requesting
- Assign to: UBCIT - Data & Reporting
A new DAR is needed if access to new data is needed, or for a use case that has not been previously approved. Refer to the FAQs for more on when a DAR is needed.
Click on a link below for the specific access you require:
*API is the acronym for Application Programming Interface, which is a software intermediary that allows two applications to exchange information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions related to data access requests and/or the data access process, please contact the Enterprise Data Governance team.