UBC Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences

Name

UBC Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences

Legal name

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

Website

https://eoas.ubc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Earth Sciences Research

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKAKAA

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mining Services & Contracting (Exploration, Drilling, Blasting, Mine Operations)

SECONDARYEDAMABAI

Earth Science & Geoscience Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

Keywords

• Earth sciences education
• Oceanographic research
• Atmospheric science studies
• Geoscience degree programs
• Geological field research

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from University of British Columbia and provincial/federal government research grants
2. Research Grants: NSERC Discovery Grants and other research funding from agencies like BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines, BC Geological Survey, Yukon Geological Survey
3. Tuition Revenue: Student tuition from undergraduate and graduate programs
4. Donations: Alumni and industry partner donations including support from Wheaton Precious Metals for facilities and specimen displays

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The UBC Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences is an academic department within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs (B.Sc., M.Sc., MASc., Ph.D., and certificates) in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, conducts interdisciplinary research across geological, oceanographic, atmospheric and planetary sciences, and operates specialized research facilities including the Diamond Exploration Laboratory, the Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR), the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU), and the UBC–Teck Geological Field Station, while providing public outreach through the Pacific Museum of Earth.

Product overview

The Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at UBC operates as an academic research and education department rather than a product company. Its primary 'products' are educational programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, research facilities including the Diamond Exploration Laboratory focused on kimberlite and diamond studies, and outreach through the Pacific Museum of Earth. The department offers specialized courses like EOSC 538 Diamond Exploration that provide practical training in geological exploration methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diamond Exploration Laboratory: A specialized laboratory conducting petrological and mineralogical investigations of kimberlites, mantle xenoliths, and diamonds.
• Pacific Museum of Earth
• UBC – Teck Geological Field Station

Products and services

• EOAS Degree Programs (B.Sc., M.Sc., MASc., Ph.D., and certificates) Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, including B.Sc., M.Sc., MASc., and Ph.D., as well as certificates, delivered through UBC's Faculty of Science.
• EOSC 538 Diamond Exploration Course Graduate-level course focused on diamond exploration, including kimberlite and diamond petrology, taught by faculty of the Diamond Exploration Laboratory.
• Diamond Exploration Laboratory Specialized research laboratory within UBC EOAS dedicated to kimberlite and diamond petrology, supporting graduate research, faculty projects, and mineral exploration investigations.
• Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR) Research facility within UBC EOAS operating advanced MC-ICP-MS and TIMS instrumentation to deliver high-precision isotopic and geochemical analyses for researchers, students, and external clients.
• Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) Industry-sponsored research unit within UBC EOAS that delivers collaborative mineral deposit and exploration research with mining companies and government partners, and supports graduate student training.
• UBC-Teck Geological Field Station Geological field training station in Oliver, BC, operated by UBC EOAS in partnership with Teck, hosting field schools and applied geological training for students.
• Pacific Museum of Earth Public outreach museum operated by UBC EOAS that delivers Earth sciences educational programming and exhibits to the general public, with operations supported in part by donations such as the Wheaton Precious Metals contribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extensive graduate student placement in diamond exploration companies and academic positions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Faculty of Engineering of the National University of Asunción (FIUNA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Research partnership for diamond origin investigation in Paraguay. EOAS researchers Dr. Maya Kopylova and PhD student Gary Fung collaborated with FIUNA faculty and students on geological fieldwork and knowledge exchange, including lectures on UBC's geology programs and diamond characterization techniques.
• Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared research facility providing advanced geochemical analytical capabilities including MC-ICP-MS and TIMS instrumentation for isotopic analyses supporting departmental research.

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences: Stanford's interdisciplinary Earth Sciences school covering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, energy resources, and climate. Comparable in scale and breadth of research portfolio.
• McGill Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences: Comparable Canadian Earth Sciences department with research strengths in mineralogy, geochemistry, and planetary sciences. Most direct Canadian academic peer to UBC EOAS.
• SRK Consulting: Global mining and geoscience consulting firm offering services closely parallel to UBC EOAS's mineral exploration research and industry partnerships. Operates as a private commercial entity in the same space.
• Colorado School of Mines: Specialized mining and earth sciences university with strong industry ties and applied research focus. Direct peer in mineral exploration education and industry-aligned training.
• ETH Zurich Department of Earth Sciences: Top European Earth Sciences department with comparable research strengths and explicitly named as a visiting/collaboration institution for UBC EOAS faculty. Direct international academic peer.
• MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences: Top-tier U.S. Earth Sciences academic department with comparable research and teaching scope spanning Earth, ocean, atmospheric, and planetary sciences. Directly comparable as a peer institution in graduate education and research output.
• CSA Global (now part of ERM): Geoscience and mineral exploration consulting firm with comparable expertise in geological modelling, mineral resource estimation, and exploration services. Commercial analog of UBC EOAS's mineral deposit research.
• Caltech Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences: Caltech's Earth Sciences division with strong programs in geochemistry, planetary science, and geology. Direct academic peer with comparable specialization and reputation.

Broad incumbents

• Geological Survey of Canada: Canada's national geological research agency, conducting geoscience mapping and mineral resource studies that overlap with UBC EOAS's research domains. Public-sector counterpart with broader national mandate.
• CSIRO Mineral Resources: Australian government scientific research agency with extensive mineral exploration and geoscience research programs. Comparable research scope but as a public-sector national laboratory rather than a university department.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/eoas.ubc.ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/UBCeoas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ubceoas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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