Waiver eligibility (August 2025 Entry)
MBAN GMAT/GRE Waiver
GMAT/GRE waivers are available for international applicants until January 10, 2025, and for domestic applicants (Canadians & Permanent Residents) until May 6, 2025. Applications must be submitted in full, including a Statement of Qualification* and all supporting documents (at least two references, unofficial transcripts, degree certificates, and an English test score that meets the admission requirements, if applicable, uploaded to your application).
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.
- Test scores expire before July 31, 2025 will not be accepted.
- Evidence of excellence in tech-skills demonstrated in resume and/or course certification are considered an asset for UBC MBA+MBAN applicants.
- For academic average equivalency per country, please click here.
To apply for GMAT/GRE Waiver
* Submit a Statement of Qualification:
In one page, demonstrate how you are eligible through academic courses taken or professional work that you have done with quantitative methods and why you could be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver based on the requirements above. It is important to be comprehensive in your statement to help expedite the review process. Statements of qualification that are do not outline specifically how you meet the requirements of the GMAT/GRE waiver policy, will delay your application review and or you will have your request for a waiver refused. The document should be in Word or PDF format and uploaded to the documents section of your application.
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.
