University of AlbertaAlberta School of Business
Full-Time MBA
Degree awarded by University of Alberta
MBAFull-timeOn-campus
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Duration
- 12 months
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- March 1, 2027
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The Full-Time MBA is a one-year program with career coaching from the start, capstone courses with organizations or ventures, and a choice of an international study tour or a short-term exchange.
- Intakes
- August Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- University of Alberta, Edmonton — Edmonton, Canada
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic — Canadian citizens and permanent residents | CAD 41,731 Includes: instructional and non-instructional fees; based on 45 credits plus BUS 501/504. Excludes: textbooks and course materials (budget at least 2,000). Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026 |
| International | CAD 82,400 Includes: instructional fees only. Excludes: non-instructional fees of about 2,900 per year; textbooks and course materials. Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026 intake |
Other published fees
- Non-instructional fees (approximate): CAD 2,900 (per year) · mandatory Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 over the last two years or 60 creditsSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Class average 5 years (class profile, not a requirement)At least two years of full-time work experience after the undergraduate degree; average five yearsSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- English proficiency test required only for applicants without an undergraduate degree from an institution teaching in EnglishSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredStatement of intent, about 1 to 2 pagesSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Requiredby invitationSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT / GRE / EA
- Not verified — missing information does not mean the test is not required.
English language
- IELTS Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale Academic overall)Required for applicants without an undergraduate degree taught in EnglishSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 100 (scale iBT, tests taken before January 21, 2026)Required for applicants without an undergraduate degree taught in EnglishSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- PTE Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 68 (scale 10–90)Required for applicants without an undergraduate degree taught in EnglishSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 140 (scale 10–160)Required for applicants without an undergraduate degree taught in EnglishSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | — | March 1, 2027Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | International applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | — | May 1, 2027Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | Domestic applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Entrance awards
- Benefit
- up to $15,000
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- All admitted students are automatically considered
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Career outcomes
As reported by the school. Definitions differ between schools; figures are not comparable across reports.
- Class of null — graduates employed within three months of graduation (percent): 86% · population: Full-Time MBA graduates · measured within three months of graduation Source: ualberta.ca · verified October 5, 2026
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