UBC accepts PhD students from China.The issue is your major.Do you have a master's degree in literature or linguistic Are you confident your degree is comparable with that in Canada Your English may be fine enough in China.Is it also fine enough for an academic pursuit in English Literature You need to find a professor to supervise you and to offer you bursary and teaching assistanceship.Full assitance is like 18,000 to 20,000, almost enough to cover tuition and living.