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UBC MBAN

GMAT/GRE Waiver

Waiver eligibility (August 2025 Entry)

 

MBAN GMAT/GRE Waiver

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Eligibility: 

To be eligible, candidates are required to meet one or more of the following requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent, and at least four quantitative courses with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent; Or,
    • Applicants must detail in their statement of qualification their quantitative courses and reasons why their courses should be considered as quantitative academic work.
  • Level II CFA pass and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent; Or,
  • A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Additional Notes:
  • If an applicant has two or more degrees, at least one degree must meet the minimum academic average requirement listed above.
  • CPA certificates will not be considered.
  • LSAT certificates will not be considered.
  • Evidence of excellence in tech-skills demonstrated in resume and/or course certification are considered an asset for MBAN applicants.
  • For academic average equivalency per country, please click here.


How to submit: 

Applications must be submitted in full, including a Statement of Qualification  and all supporting documents:

  1. At least two references
  2. Unofficial transcripts
  3. Degree certificates
  4. English test score that meets the admission requirements (If applicable, uploaded to your application).
Application Deadline:
  • Canadian and permanent residents: May 5, 2026
  • International applicants: January 9, 2026

Approval process

GMAT/GRE waivers are not guaranteed, and approvals are made on a case-by-case basis. If a waiver cannot be granted, applicants will receive a notification that a GMAT or GRE test will be required for their application to move forward, hence the importance of being specific and detailed in your GMAT/GRE waiver Statement of Qualification.