UBC MBA

Tuition & expenses

UBC MBA Program Costs

To apply to the full-time MBA program, all applicants (Canadian and International) pay the non-refundable $160.25 CAD fee prior to the application being processed. Please note that the electronic application requires payment of an application fee using MasterCard or Visa only. Application fees cannot be deferred and are only valid for the academic year in which you apply.

Tuition fees are payable in four equal installments in the first week of September, January, May and the last September of the program. Upon receipt of an offer of admission, you will be required to submit a non-refundable and non-transferable $5,000 deposit in Canadian currency.

The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits, but these estimated costs of living in Vancouver while in the UBC MBA program should give you a general idea.

Tuition fees & expenses

Tuition Fees & Expenses	Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents	International Students
Tuition fees for 2025 intake tooltip Tuition fees are subject to UBC Board of Governor's approval. The university may adjust fees at any time with limited notice. Tuition fees are payable in four equal installments in the first week of September, January, May and the last September of the program. Upon receipt of an offer of admission, you will be required to submit a non-refundable and non-transferable $5,000 deposit in Canadian currency.	$54,561	$103,258
Student Fees tooltip These are mandatory fees for students of the University of British Columbia. Students will receive a U-PASS, allowing all students unmitigated access to Vancouver’s transit system, and AMS Extended Health Insurance, which will cover the duration of their time in the program.	$1,800	$1,800
MBA student building fee tooltip This is a student-levied fee that UBC Sauder students pay, and was passed through student referendum to finance the renovation of the Henry Angus Building. The full amount is collected at the time of the first M.B.A. tuition instalment payment or the fourth J.D.M.B.A. tuition instalment payment.	$1,975	$1,975
MBA society fee	$514	$514
Global Immersion Experience tooltip Working with your counterparts from local business schools, you’ll consult for successful companies on a mandatory project. Gather first-hand knowledge about the culture and commerce of another country, and develop the confidence to work in the global marketplace.	$6,180	$6,180
Global Immersion Experience administrative fee	$600	$600
Textbooks, course fees, supplies	$3,090	$3,090

Estimated living expenses

Living Expenses	Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents	International Students
Rent (1 bedroom apartment off campus) tooltip This figure is calculated based on the average for a one-bedroom apartment off-campus. Rent will vary depending on location and condition of the accommodation.	$25,600	$25,600
Utilities: cable TV, internet, heat	$2,240	$2,240
Mobile phone (full package)	$1,200	$1,200
iMED tooltip This provides international students with basic health insurance for the first 3 months of their time in the UBC MBA program. This also includes a $9 billing charge.	Not applicable	$237
Medical Services Plan tooltip Commonly known as MSP, the Medical Service Plan insures medically required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners and diagnostic procedures.	Not applicable	$75/month
Food & discretionary expenses	$14,000	$14,400

All fees and expenses are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Tuition fees are subject to UBC Board of Governor's approval. The university may adjust fees at any time with limited notice.
The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits.

Scholarships, awards and financial assistance

There are a number of financial aid, support and assistance options available to all UBC MBA applicants. We encourage you to thoroughly research all options available to you.

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