MBA Courses at The University of British Columbia

What’s new at The UBC for MBA? The Round 1 UBC MBA application deadline for international students is approaching. The application deadline for UBC MBA first round is Oct 17, 2024.

The University of British Columbia MBA duration is 16 months. Some of the important factors that are considered for admission purposes into UBC MBA are academic achievement, GMAT / GRE scores, professional experience, English language proficiency test score, maturity, motivation & fit, and academic preparation.  

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UBC MBA Tuition Fees 2024

For international students, the UBC MBA tuition fee is CAD 98,341. Other expenses that international students of UBC MBA have to bear are:

Particulars	International Students Expenses
Student fees	CAD 1,800
MBA student building fee	CAD 1,600
MBA society fee	CAD 400
Global immersion experience	CAD 6,000
Global immersion experience administrative fee	CAD 600
Textbooks, course fees, supplies	CAD 3,000

UBC MBA Requirements 2024

To gain admission to UBC MBA, the applicants are required to meet all the eligibility requirements which include meeting the undergraduate requirements, having GMAT / GRE, English language test score, professional experience, etc. Given below are the University of British Columbia MBA requirements:  

• The applicants are required to have a 3-4 year bachelor’s degree with a B+ average or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
• GMAT / GRE score. 550 score in GMAT with at least a 50th percentile in the Qualitative and Verbal sections of the test are required. In GRE, a 155 score is required in both the Verbal and Quantitative sections
• For a competitive edge, a GMAT score of 650+ OR 320+ GRE score on combined Verbal and Quantitative sections is required
• English language test score
• Two years of full-time work experience gained after graduation from the applicant’s bachelor’s degree is also required. For a competitive edge, at least 3-5 years of full-time work experience is required
• Maturity, motivation & fit
• Academic preparation – Applicants must have a foundational proficiency in quantitative methods and familiarity with Economics and Statistics

UBC MBA English Language Proficiency Exams

International applicants who want to take admission to the UBC MBA have to submit the English language proficiency test. Any one of the following test scores can be submitted for admission to The University of British Columbia MBA.

Tests	Minimum Scores
TOEFL	100
IELTS	7.0
PTE Academic	70

UBC MBA Acceptance Rate

Many unofficial sources have mentioned that UBC Sauder Business School acceptance rate is 6%. This means that getting admission to the University of British Columbia MBA program is quite difficult. So, in order to take admission, the applicants are required to have an excellent or strong academic record.

The University of British Columbia has mentioned that meeting the minimum requirements for MBA course does not guarantee admission. Also note that the competitive requirements may change within one admissions cycle from deadline to deadline, depending on the number of seats left in the cohort, the composition of the applicant pool, and the composition of the cohort till date.

UBC MBA Admission Dates 2024

The University of British Columbia MBA important admission dates are given below:

Particulars / Rounds	Application Deadlines
Early Bird application deadline	Sep 5, 2024 (tentative)
First round	Oct 17, 2024 (tentative)
Second round (ideal deadline for international applicants)	Jan 9, 2025 (tentative)
Third round	Mar 12, 2024
Supporting documents deadline	Mar 26, 2024
Official documents deadline	Jun 30, 2024

UBC MBA Application Process 2024

To apply to UBC for an MBA course, the application process given below has to be followed:

• First of all, review the commitment of UBC meaning check what type of students it wants and how it assesses the applications
• Then, check the UBC MBA requirements
• Next, start the online application for UBC MBA and submit it
• Then, submit the supporting documents
• UBC MBA application fee is CAD 157.25

Documents required for UBC MBA

In order to get the UBC MBA application reviewed, make sure to submit the following documents:

• At least two references
• Unofficial transcripts / degree certificates / translations
• GMAT / GRE score
• English language test score

UBC MBA Rankings

In the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023, UBC (Sauder) ranks at #92 position. However, in 2022, UBC ranked at #84th position globally, representing an improvement of 10 spots in the global rankings (QS Globl MBA) in 2021.

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UBC MBA Scholarships

International students taking admission to UBC MBA will be eligible for some of the following scholarships given below. However, do make sure that the applicants are eligible for these UBC MBA scholarships:

• Women in Business Leadership Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is CAD 10,000 – CAD 60,000 for international students
• Responsible Business & Community Spirit Scholarship: Value of this scholarship is CAD 10,000 – CAD 60,000 for international students
• Madhu Varshney MBA Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship is dedicated to only one international applicant who shows exceptional aptitude and academic excellence.
• Global Leadership Awards: The value of this scholarship is CAD 20,000 – CAD 60,000 for international applicants
• Dean’s Entrance Scholarship: For international students, the value of this scholarship is CAD 20,000 – CAD 60,000

UBC MBA Placements

Given below is the placement data for UBC MBA graduates:

• 92% of UBC MBA graduates were employed 90 days after graduation
• The average salary at graduation is CAD 98,336 for the MBA class of 2022
• The annual salary range CAD 60,000 – CAD 172,000 for the MBA class of 2022
• The employers of UBC MBA graduates are Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Aritzia, etc.

UBC MBA Cost of Living

The estimated living expenses for students studying MBA at The University of British Columbia are given below:

Particulars	Expenses (in CAD)
Rent (Off-campus 1 bedroom)	CAD 25,600
Utilities: Cable TV, Internet, Heat	CAD 2,240
Mobile phone (full package)	CAD 1,200
iMED	CAD 189
Medical services plan	CAD 1,200
Food & discretionary expenses	CAD 14,400

The University of British Columbia Vs York University Vs University of Alberta

Given below is a comparison of some of the best universities in Canada to pursue an MBA:

University	QS Global MBA Rankings 2023	1st-Year Tuition Fee
The University of British Columbia	#92	INR 43.5 L
York University	#98	INR 31.9 L - 49.1 L
University of Alberta	#111-120	INR 5.4 L - 17.7 L

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