Almost every class at Ivey is taught by case: students read a real business problem the night before and argue for a decision in class. Ivey is Western University's business school, in London, Ontario, and through Ivey Publishing it writes and sells cases used at business schools around the world. Undergraduates spend two years at Western before joining the two-year HBA. The one-year MBA and the MSc in Management are the main graduate routes for international students.
London, Ontario, Canada
Official website: ivey.uwo.ca
Western University
Case method
Richard Ivey Building, Western campus
Ivey Publishing
CA$55,000 – CA$115,000
International students, HBA to one-year MBA
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ivey.uwo.ca before you apply.
Honors Business Administration (HBA)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Annual
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 7.0
MSc in Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Annual
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
PhD in Business
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 100
Case-method teaching in nearly every course.
Ivey Publishing, one of the largest business case libraries.
An HBA entered after two years at Western.
HBA graduates are recruited by Toronto banks, consulting firms and consumer goods companies.
MBA graduates move into consulting, finance and general management across Canada.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Via Western, early year
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Western's campus sits beside the Thames River on the north side of London, with stone Gothic buildings and wide lawns. Richmond Row, a short bus ride south, is the student strip for food and bars.
London is a mid-sized city about two hours south-west of Toronto. Rent is lower than in Toronto, and students from Western and Fanshawe College make up a big share of the city.
Letter of acceptance from Western University
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Future HBA students apply to Western through OUAC and can request Advanced Entry Opportunity status, or apply to Ivey during their second year. Graduate programmes admit in rounds, and international applicants should apply early to leave time for the study permit.
The HBA and PhD start in September. The one-year MBA and the MSc in Management each have one start date a year, so check Ivey's site for the current date.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Western University, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
The HBA, one-year MBA, MSc in Management and PhD are the main programmes. The MBA needs work experience and a GMAT or GRE score, while the MSc suits recent graduates. Most international applicants also need an English test.
Ivey offers entrance awards and scholarships for MBA and MSc students, including international applicants. HBA students can apply for Ivey and Western awards.
