Dr. Arig Al Shaibah

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arig al Shaibah is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of British Columbia, where she serves as the Associate Vice-President for Equity & Inclusion. With twenty-five years of experience in higher education and fifteen in senior administrative roles, she holds a Master's in Public Administration and a PhD in Education with a focus on Culture Policy Studies. Arig's work is deeply rooted in critically-oriented theory and practice, underscoring her interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching. Her key interests include human rights, social justice, critical intercultural and intergroup relations, discourses of diversity, and the governance of higher education. She has published extensively on topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in academic settings, analyzing the leadership and policy reforms necessary for structural change.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.