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The Sauder School of Business of University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver, Canada. The Schulich School of Business of York University is also situated in Toronto, Canada. When planning to pursue MBA in Canada, here are the parameters to keep in mind while choosing among two reputed business schools
Overview Comparison
Sauder School of Business | Schulich School of Business | |
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ranking (overall) | # 95 Financial Times 2025 # 96 Financial Times 2016 | - |
Programs | UG Programs -6 PG Programs -6 | UG Programs -2 PG Programs -11 Doctorate Programs -1 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 58153 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 53147 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29700 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25975 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 92745 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 4500 Per Year |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 5.7/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
ranking | # 49 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 40 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 401 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
application | # 99 Admissions | #1680 Applicants # 420 Admissions # 25 % Acceptance Rate |
exam scores | GMAT - 550/800GRE - 330/340IELTS - 7.0/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 100/120 | Duolingo - 130/160IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120 |
cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -58928 |
Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary | #Average Salary98164 |
documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
application dates | 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) | 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) |
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Comparison Notes
- 81% of Sauder graduates were employed within three months of graduation while 89% of Schulich graduates were hired within the same time frame.
- The top recruiters of Sauder graduates were Best Buy, Amazon, Nestle, RBC, TD Bank, Traction, Telus, and Zafin while that of Schulich graduates were Amazon, CIBC, Deloitte, IBM, TD Bank, and P&G.
- Sauder offers only 4 career tracks while Schulich offers 18, but you may choose to customize a track at either school.
- Out of the total class, 40% were women at Schulich while it was 42% at Sauder.
- Sauder has a 16-month full-time MBA program while Schulich has a more flexible MBA program that allows students to switch between full-time and part-time. In addition to that, both schools have an IMBA program, and Schulich has an MBA in India program.
- The dual degrees available at Sauder are MBA/MBAN and MBA/JD while those available at Schulich are MBA/JD and either MBA/MFA or MBA/MA. Sauder students can also do an MBA/MAM with Yale School of Management.
- Sauder’s main campus is located in the peaceful city of Vancouver, whereas the Schulich campus is spread out over two locations in Toronto. Vancouver may be a hotbed for startups, but Toronto is a bigger business hub.
- The Schulich MBA is more expensive, but it also provides more number of scholarships. However, Sauder does provide a good amount in region-based and merit-based scholarships. Neither school asks for a separate application for scholarships, and students will be considered for the financial aid along with their admission to the course.
Sauder and Schulich are of equal quality and neither university has a superior brand value. Prospective students should evaluate the schools on the basis of the specialization they are interested in and the location they prefer.