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UBC MBA

GMAT/GRE Waiver

Waiver eligibility (August 2025 Entry)

 

FTMBA 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 degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent, two or more quantitative courses with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent; Or,
  • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum academic average of A- or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor degree; Or,
  • Master’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor degree; Or,
  • 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 and LSAT certificates will not be considered.
  • Test scores expire before July 31, 2025 will not be accepted.
  • 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 6, 2025
  • International applicants: March 11, 2025 * extended from January 10, 2025

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.