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UBC Sauder School of Business - Ranking, Acceptance Rate, Fees, Requirements

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The Early Bird application and first-round application deadlines for UBC Sauder School of Business admissions are closed.

The remaining deadlines for the UBC Sauder Full-time MBA are mentioned below:

  • Second Round Application Deadline for UBC Sauder MBA is Jan 9, 2026
  • 3rd round Application Deadline for the UBC Sauder MBA is Mar 10, 2026
  • B.Com application deadline is Jan 15, 2026
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About UBC Sauder School of Business

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Q:   Where is Sauder School of Business located?
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Established in 1956, UBC Sauder School of Business public university in Vancouver, Canada. The school is situated on UBC's Point Grey campus.

UBC Sauder School of Business was first founded as  Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration in 1956 and school received its current name in 2003 which is UBC Sauder School of Business which is kept in recognition of William Sauder, a benefactor of the school who donated USD 20 million to school.

Q:   What is the tuition fee (per year) at UBC Sauder?
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The course fee varies at UBC Sauder School of Business for different programs. The UBC Sauder MBA Tuition is CAD 108,421 (INR 68.57 L) for the first year excluding the living expenses. The duration of MBA at Sauder is 16 months. The MBA application fee at this B-School is CAD 163.25 (INR 10.3 K) which is non-refundable in case of a rejection.

UBC Sauder School of Business Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(8 courses)
INR 6 L - 52 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 9-24 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 70 & Above, GRE, TOEFL: 93 - 100, GMAT: 550 & Above, Duolingo
MIM(7 courses)
INR 6 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 9-24 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 70 & Above, GRE, TOEFL: 93 - 100, GMAT: 550 & Above, Duolingo
BBA(3 courses)
INR 32 L - 41 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 65 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above
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Q:   What courses is UBC famous for?
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The school offers UG degrees, MBA degree programs, PhD, Dual degree programs, Diploma programs, professional development programs etc. in the domain of Business and Management.

Below mentioned are some of these programs with their durations:

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degrees

Dual Degrees

PhD

Diplomas

Bachelor of Commerce (4 year program)

Full-Time Master of Business Administration (16-month program)

Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree (4.5 years)

PhD in Business Administration

Diploma in Accounting Program

 

Professional Master of Business Administration (24-month program)

Master of Business Administration + Master of Business Analytics Degree (24 months)

 

Diploma in Marketing & Sales Management (2 years)

 

International Master of Business Administration (20-month program)

Master of Business Administration + Law Degree (4 years)

 

 

 

 

Master of Management (9-month program)

UBC Sauder-HKU Dual Degree (4 years)

 

 

 

 

Master of Business Analytics (12-month program)

 

 

 

 

Master of Science in Business Administration

 

 

 

Q:   How much does UBC Sauder School of Business cost for international students?
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Mentioned below is tuition fee that international student will pay: 

Master's Degrees 

Tuition fee for program for one year 

Full-Time MBA 

CAD 108,421 (INR 68.57 L) 

Professional MBA 

CAD 104,251 (INR 65.93 L) 

Master of Management 

CAD 60,938 (INR 38.54 L) 

Master of Business Analytics 

CAD 69,745 (INR 44.11 L) 

Bachelor of Commerce 

CAD 64,113 (INR 40.54 L ) 

(CAD 1 = INR 63.25) 

Q:   What is the duration of Full-time MBA at UBC Sauder School of Business?
A: 

The University of British Columbia has a variety of MBA programs available at its B-School. The Full-time MBA at this B-School is a 16-months program. 

Below mentioned are the other MBA programs with their respective durations: 

Master's Degrees

Full-Time Master of Business Administration (16-month program)

Professional Master of Business Administration (24-month program)

International Master of Business Administration (20-month program)

Master of Management (9-month program)

Master of Business Analytics (12-month program)

Master of Science in Business Administration

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MSc in Business Administration in Finance

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Bachelor of International Economics

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business and Computer Science (Vancouver)

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B.Com in Finance

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BA in Economics

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MEd in Educational Administration and Leadership Program

2 years
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Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)

12 months
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Bachelor of Commerce in General Business Management (Vancouver)

4 years
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B.Com in International Business

4 years
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Bachelor of Commerce in Operations and logistics (Vancouver)

4 years
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Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Management

54 months
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MA in Economics

12 months
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Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs

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Bachelor of Commerce in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (Vancouver)

4 years
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Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing (Vancouver)

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B.A.

1 Course54 months
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BFA

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Others UG

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UBC Sauder School of Business Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the ranking of UBC Sauder School of Business?
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UBC Sauder School of Business is ranked #49 in best global universities according to QS Subject Rankings 2025. 

Economics and Business programs offered by this B-school rank at #75 in the US World and rankings in 2025. 

Here are some rankings for UBC Sauder School of Business: 

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025: Ranked at #5 for Business and Management in Canada 

  • Times Higher Education 2025 – Ranked at #29 for Business in Canada 

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025- Ranked #85 for Business and Management Globally 

Q:   Is UBC a good B-school?
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UBC Sauder School of Business is ranked #49 in best global universities according to QS Subject Rankings 2025.

Here are some rankings for UBC Sauder School of Business: 

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025: Ranked at #5 for Business and Management in Canada 

  • Times Higher Education 2025 – Ranked at #29 for Business in Canada 

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025- Ranked #85 for Business and Management Globally 

  • Financial Times Global MBA Ranking: Ranked at #95

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UBC Sauder School of Business Admission dates 2025

UBC Sauder School of Business Admission Requirements 2025

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Q:   Is it hard to get into UBC Sauder?
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Acceptance rate of UBC Sauder School of Business is 6% meaning out of every 100 applications, only 6 students are rolled out an offer letter which makes it extremely difficult to get into.

UBC Sauder MBA Requirements as an International student:

  • 3/4 years Bachelor’s Degree  

  • Scanned copies of all the Academic Records 

  • Personal statement 

  • CV 

  • Familiarity with Statistics and Economics 

Q:   What are the English language requirements for UBC Sauder School of Business?
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The International students are required to take an English proficiency test as part of the UBC Sauder application process. The students can take any of the below mentioned exams. 

English language proficiency tests requirements for UBC Sauder MBA:

English language proficiency tests

Scores/bands Required for MBA

TOEFL

100

IELTS (Academic)

7.0 Bands

PTE - Academic

70

PTE Online

70

Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) and Online

70 overall band

UBC Sauder School of Business Placements 2025

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Q:   Which companies hire from UBC Sauder School of Business?
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According to UBC Sauder Employment report 2023-24, 72% of Sauder MBA graduates received job offer by 3 months, post-graduation with average median salary of CAD 101,431 with salary range of CAD 55,000 to CAD 200,000 and average signing bonus of CAD 10,469. These graduates were placed at top companies like BCI, EY Tech, Aritzia and KPMG etc. Top functions Sauder MBA graduates got the placements are Consulting, Marketing & Sales, and General Management etc.

Q:   Which industries do University of British Columbia's MBA students go to?
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Below table sheds more light of the industries Sauder MBA graduates secured placements at and the compensation they received in that industry:

Industries

 

UBC Sauder School of Business Placement (Class 2023)

Technology

24%

Consulting

29%

Energy/Utilities/ Mining/Oil & Gas

13%

Financial Services

9%

Manufacturing

6%

Consumer Products

5%

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Tips: I did feel a bit homesick at first but the university was very welcoming. The faculty is great here and very supportive. The president's advisors here are always there for help. I did experience a bit of a cultural shift but it's not that hard at all so far. I'm fairly satisfied with my course and the university so far. There is always construction going on but the campus is huge so most of the time it wouldn't matter.
Likes (Student Life): I spend the morning preparing for classes and eating breakfast. I generally attend classes from 11-4. After class, I have a milkshake, explore campus, or spend time with friends or in the library. There are a lot of club events and opportunities on campus, and I'm involved in several. There are also observation events, festival events, a Science undergraduate society, and an alma mater society that regularly hosts events.
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Likes (Safety): Canada is extremely safe and UBC has its own police force. There is also a hospital on campus and Canada offers free healthcare. Canadians are extremely multicultural and welcoming towards immigrants. However, it’s important to push yourself out of your comfort zone and make an effort to assimilate.
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Eye-opening but money sucking school.
Tips: Internal fees is too high, become permanent resident first and then go to this school. Very eye-opening for middle-class students like me because I used to think that very intelligent and brilliant students study here but then you get to know that you are as brilliant and can be more brilliant than them - they just have the money. You develop very high confidence in yourself.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): If you will come to UBC, it will be either for Bachelor or Masters - in both cases, you will earn good points for education. There is a high chance that you will get a good job, however no guarantee. But definitely a better chance of getting permanent residence after graduation from here than a college.
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Likes (Value for money): No doubt this university is costly for international students but it gives you exactly the university and adulting experience you need in life. There are innumerable opportunities for you to explore and develop your skills and it all depends on how you use them.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Because of the opportunities available in my chosen field which is mining engineering, due to the electrification of this field. We are transitioning from more human force to mechanical approach to reduce our carbon footprints which will lead to lesser jobs in future in this sector.
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