The University of British ColumbiaUBC Sauder School of Business
Full-Time MBA
Degree awarded by The University of British Columbia
MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Duration
- Full-time / 16-months
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 6, 2026 (First Round)
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 16-month full-time programme includes internships, a Global Immersion experience, live case competitions and case studies. Students choose one of five specialized career tracks.
- Intakes
- August Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- Full-time / 16-months Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Vancouver campus — Vancouver, 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 & Permanent Residents | CAD 56,766 Excludes: student fees, MBA student building fee, MBA society fee, Global Immersion Experience and other fees listed separately. Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2027 intake |
| International — International Students | CAD 112,758 Excludes: student fees, MBA student building fee, MBA society fee, Global Immersion Experience and other fees listed separately. Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2027 intake |
Other published fees
- MBA student building fee: CAD 2,027 (2027 intake) · mandatory Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- MBA society fee: CAD 528 (2027 intake) · mandatory Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Global Immersion Experience: CAD 6,000 (2027 intake) · mandatory Source: sauder.ubc.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
- Three or four-year Bachelor's degree with a B+ average, or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Minimum two years of full-time work experience gained after the Bachelor's degree; at least 3 to 5 years noted as a competitive edge.Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredAll applicants being considered for admission are contacted for an interview in person or by video call.Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- CAD 166.50Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT Focus Edition
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 515 (scale 205-805)GMAT Focus 515 with at least 50th percentile in verbal, quantitative and data insight sections; or GRE 155 on both verbal and quantitative; waivers possibleSource: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- One accepted test requiredMinimum 155 on both the verbal and quantitative sectionsSource: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredPublished minimum: 100 (scale 0-120)Required for applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada or the U.S.A. in which English was not the official language of instruction; IELTS Academic 7.0 also acceptedSource: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)Academic 7.0 overall band; alternative to TOEFL for applicants who need an English testSource: sauder.ubc.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2027 | First Round | October 6, 2026Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Second Round | January 8, 2027Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Third Round | March 2, 2027Source: sauder.ubc.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Final Round | May 4, 2027Source: sauder.ubc.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
UBC Sauder scholarships and awards (incl. Dean's Entrance Scholarship)
- Benefit
- Varies by award
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- All applicants are automatically considered upon application submission if they meet merit requirements and apply by the deadlines.
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: sauder.ubc.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
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