University of British Columbia MBA: Fees, Living Costs, Test Scores, Visa Process, Work during Study, Entry Requirements of ubc mba.

University of British Columbia MBA Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Vancouver, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1908established year
55887enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

16 months
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #40 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

$56,295 /Yr

CA$78,188 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Early Bird Application Deadline for 2026 Intake - Sep 3, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$56295 (CAD 78188)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing cost$13824 (CAD 19200)
Food$7776 (CAD 10800)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2022$68082 (CAD 94559)
2021$51872 (CAD 72045)

Important Dates

These 2026 intake dates are based on current intake, upcoming dates are currently not available.

EventApplication Date
Round 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Mar 11, 2025
Supporting Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake Mar 25, 2025
Admission Decision for Round 3 2025 Intake Apr 25, 2025
Official Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake Jun 30, 2025
Early Bird Application Deadline for 2026 Intake Sep 3, 2025
Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake Oct 15, 2025
Admission Decision for Round 1 2026 Intake Dec 6, 2025
Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake Jan 15, 2026
Admission Decision for Round 2 2026 Intake Mar 7, 2026

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category Requirements
School UBC Sauder School of Business
Academic Requirement
  • Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with a B+ average from an accredited university.
  • Students are expected to have a strong quantitative background, including linear algebra, multivariate calculus, statistics, and probability.
  • A GPA of 3.1 to 3.8 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience Students must hold a minimum of two years of full-time work experience gained after graduation.
English Language Proficiency Score TOEFL iBT – 100 | IELTS – 7.0 | PTE – 70
Average GMAT/GRE Score
  • An overall score of 550 is required in GMAT.

OR

  • 330+ GRE score on combined verbal and quantitative section.
Documents Required
  • Unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended are required for the application package. However, if admitted the student must submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies
  • English language test (for non-native speakers of English)
  • Updated CV or resume
  • Statement of Interest (description of research interests or something similar.)
  • Three reference letters (References should be from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.)
Decision time 4 to 6 weeks
Applications Link UBC Application link
Application Fee USD 160 

Scores Required

550 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

330 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

160

Application Fees


Ranking

202520242023202220212020201920182017

QS World University logo
Business 49 out of 650 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 44 in Canada 2025)
( #9 out of 44 in Canada 2025)

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exam scoresGMAT - 550/800GRE - 330/340IELTS - 7.0/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 100/120IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120Duolingo - 125/160IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 92/120Duolingo - 130/160IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120GMAT - 670/800IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120Duolingo - 130/160IELTS - 7.0/9TOEFL - 100/120GMAT - 550/800GRE - 330/340IELTS - 7.0/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 100/120Duolingo - 105/160IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 90/120Duolingo - 125/160IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 92/120
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesMar 11, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Mar 25, 2025 (Supporting Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Apr 25, 2025 (Admission Decision for Round 3 2025 Intake)
Jun 30, 2025 (Official Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Sep 3, 2025 (Early Bird Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Oct 15, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Dec 6, 2025 (Admission Decision for Round 1 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Mar 7, 2026 (Admission Decision for Round 2 2026 Intake)
Sep 25, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake)
Mar 5, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake)
Sep 22, 2025 (Round 4 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake)
Feb 19, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline for Fall 2025 Intake)
Oct 14, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake)
Mar 15, 2025 (Final Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake)
Nov 1, 2025 (First Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Second Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Oct 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake)
Feb 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake)
Mar 11, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Mar 25, 2025 (Supporting Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Apr 25, 2025 (Admission Decision for Round 3 2025 Intake)
Jun 30, 2025 (Official Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Sep 3, 2025 (Early Bird Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Oct 15, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Dec 6, 2025 (Admission Decision for Round 1 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Mar 7, 2026 (Admission Decision for Round 2 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Application Deadline For 2026 Intake)
Sep 22, 2025 (Round 4 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake)
Return on Investment/Average Package--#Average SalaryUSD 101686.32#Average SalaryUSD 70678.08----#Average SalaryUSD 101686.32
cost to study---Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 42428.16-----
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Comments


Found 20 Comments

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anna pianga
Aug 14, 2024 14:14
Hi Am a school principal and would like to study masters in Human Resource Management at UBC. I have degree in Applied Science and a Post Graduate Dipoma in Education. Am from Papua New Guinea, a country North of Australia Am eligible to apply?
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Arman Mulla
Aug 17, 2024 13:19

No, the University of British Columbia (UBC) does not offer a Master of Science (MS) degree specifically in Human Resource Management.

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grace idachaba
Jul 24, 2024 09:46
Hello. I am Grace Idachaba from Nigeria. I have completed my bachelors of science in Nursing (4 year course) in Norther Cyprus. I graduated in July of 2023. I have no other experience apart from the internship placements we had during our time in school. This is due to the language barrier we face here (Turkish). Am I still elidgible to apply for the MSc in Nursing program at UBC?
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Karan Gupta
Jul 24, 2024 14:08

Yes, You can apply for the program. Academic Eligibility are:

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program. For more information, You can check here.

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sharvari bhat
Apr 22, 2024 20:05
Hello I am Sharvari Bhat from India. I have completed my bachelor's in pharmacy and masters in pharmacology. Have 4 months of work experience in Nivea as a trainee formulator and currently working at Tata memorial cancer research center as a researcher. Kindly guide me for the application procedures
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Karan Gupta
Jun 1, 2024 10:32

You can apply for admission to UBC through their online application portal. You need to fulfill all the admission requirements and submit mandatory documents on the portal. You can check on UBC admissions

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UBC Graduate Dean’s Entrance ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
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