UBC's business school occupies the Henry Angus Building on the Point Grey campus, with ocean on three sides and Pacific Spirit Park next door. Sauder teaches a large BCom programme and graduate degrees including a 16-month MBA, a Master of Business Analytics and a Master of Management for non-business graduates. Most of its graduates stay in Vancouver or head to Toronto.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Official website: sauder.ubc.ca
University of British Columbia
AACSB and EQUIS
Point Grey, Vancouver
CA$55,000 – CA$78,000
International students, BCom and graduate programmes
CA$20,000 – CA$26,000
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 sauder.ubc.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 7.0
Master of Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
10 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 7.0
Master of Management
Masters DegreeDuration
9 Months
Intake
Jul
Exam Score
Non-business degree, IELTS: 7.0
A 16-month MBA with a summer internship.
A business analytics master's with industry projects.
A campus surrounded by beaches and forest.
Graduates work in finance, consulting and tech in Vancouver and Toronto.
Analytics graduates join data teams at banks, retailers and tech firms.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
January deadline
Postgrad
Summer start dates
UBC is at the western tip of the city, and buses run downtown in about 30 minutes. Wreck Beach and the forest trails are a walk from class.
Vancouver has mild, rainy winters and the highest rents in Canada. Many students share apartments in Kitsilano or along the Broadway corridor.
Letter of acceptance from the institution
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
BCom applications close in mid-January. The MBA and master's programmes use rounds from autumn to spring, and international applicants should apply in the early rounds.
The BCom starts in September. Graduate programmes start in summer, with exact dates depending on the programme.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from the University of British Columbia and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
The BCom, MBA and Master of Business Analytics are the most popular. Undergraduate entry is competitive. Graduate programmes need a strong bachelor's degree, a GMAT or GRE score and IELTS 7.0.
Yes. UBC offers entrance awards for international undergraduates, and Sauder gives merit scholarships to MBA and master's applicants.
