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UBC Sauder MBA 2025 Intake

Application Deadlines for UBC Sauder MBA 2025 Intake

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September 3, 2024

January 10, 2025

March 11, 2025

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What are the programs offered by UBC Sauder?

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1. UBC Sauder MBA

2. UBC Sauder Master of Business Analytics

3. UBC Sauder Master of Management

UBC Sauder MBA Deadlines & Scholarships 2025 Intake

For International Students for UBC Sauder MBA:

  1. Early Bird Application Deadline: September 3, 2024

    1. Early entrance scholarships of $1,500 available

    2. Admissions decision by October 11, 2024

  2. First Round Application Deadline: October 15, 2024

    1. Admissions decision by December 6, 2024

  3. March 11, 2025

    1. Ideal deadline for international applicants due to visa timelines

    2. Admissions decision by March 7, 2025

  4. Third Round Application Deadline: March 11, 2025

    1. Final deadline for international applicants

    2. Admissions decision by April 25, 2025

  5. Supporting Documents Deadline: March 25, 2025

  6. For All Applicants

  7. Official Documents Deadline: June 30, 2025

  8. Includes academic transcripts, official test scores, and degree certificates

UBC Sauder MBA 2025 Intake Application Requirements

​Key Application Requirements for UBC Sauder MBA:

  1. Academic Achievement

    1. Three or four-year Bachelor's degree with a B+ average or recognized equivalent

    2. Official transcripts required (UBC graduates exempt)

  2. GMAT/GRE Scores

    1. Minimum: 550 GMAT (previous version) or 515 GMAT (Focus Edition) or 155 GRE (both verbal and quantitative)

    2. Competitive edge: 650+ GMAT (previous) or 605+ GMAT (Focus) or 320+ GRE

  3. English Proficiency (for non-native English speakers)

    1. TOEFL iBT: 100

    2. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall

    3. PTE Academic: 70

    4. CAEL: 70 overall

  4. Professional Experience

    1. Minimum: 2 years full-time work experience post-Bachelor's degree

    2. Competitive edge: 3-5 years of experience

    3. Two professional references required

UBC Sauder MBA GMAT / GRE Waiver 

Waiver Deadlines

  • International Applicants: January 10, 2025

  • Domestic Applicants (Canadians & Permanent Residents): May 6, 2025

 

Application Requirements

 

To be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver, your application must be complete, including:

  1. A Statement of Qualification

  2. At least two references

  3. Unofficial transcripts

  4. Degree certificates

  5. English test score (if applicable)

All documents must be uploaded to your application by the deadline.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a GMAT/GRE waiver, you must meet one or more of the following requirements:

  1. Strong Academic Background with Quantitative Skills

    • Bachelor's degree with a minimum B+ average (or equivalent)

    • Two or more quantitative courses with a minimum B+ average

  2. Excellent Academics with Work Experience

    • Bachelor's degree with a minimum A- average (or equivalent)

    • At least three years of full-time work experience post-Bachelor's

  3. Advanced Degree with Work Experience

    • Master's degree with a minimum B+ average (or equivalent)

    • At least three years of full-time work experience post-Bachelor's

  4. CFA Level II with Strong Academics

    • Passed CFA Level II

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum B+ average (or equivalent)

  5. Doctoral Degree

    • Completed Ph.D. in any field

UBC Sauder Master of Business Analytics

UBC Sauder MBAN:

  • Duration: Full-time, 12 months

  • Tuition Fees:

    • Canadian Students: $43,651 CAD

    • International Students: $65,791 CAD

  • Program Commencement: Every August at Vancouver Campus

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Application Deadlines for UBC Sauder MBAN:

  1. Second Round Application Deadline - January 9, 2024

    • Ideal for International Applicants

    • Admissions Decision by March 8, 2024, for complete applications* submitted by January 9, 2024.

  2. Third Round Application Deadline - March 12, 2024

    • Final Deadline for International Applicants

    • Admissions Decision by April 26, 2024, for complete applications submitted by March 12, 2024.

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Application Criteria for the UBC Sauder Master of Management

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  1. A Bachelor's degree with a B+ average or equivalent.

  2. A valid GMAT or GRE test score  with a minimum of 550 on the  GMAT with at least 50th percentile in quantitative and verbal sections. On the GRE the minimum score is 155 on each of the sections. For the GMAT Focus Edition a score of 515 is the minimum acceptable score.

  3.  A ​GMAT score of more than 650 or a GRE score of more than 320 or a GMAT focus edition score of more than 605 is a competitive score.
  4. English Proficiency Exam is mandatory for candidates with degrees from non-English-speaking universities outside Canada or the U.S.A.

    • Accepted Exams: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAEL.

  5. Work Experience:

    • No minimum full-time work experience is required to apply to the UBC Sauder Masters in Business Analytics program.

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Get in touch with an MBA Admission Consultant at GOALisB to discuss your application assistance requirements.

UBC Sauder Master of Management

Exploring the UBC Master of Management program? Here's a quick guide to streamline your application process:

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UBC Master of Management Program Essentials

  • Duration: Full-time, 9 months

  • Tuition Fees for the UBC Master of Management:

    • Canadian Students: $32,692 CAD

    • International Students: $55,273 CAD

  • Next Application Deadline: January 9, 2024

  • Program Commencement: Every August at Vancouver Campus

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Application Criteria for the UBC Sauder Master of Management

  1. A Bachelor's degree with a B+ average or equivalent.

  2. A valid GMAT or GRE test score  with a minimum of 550 on the  GMAT with at least 50th percentile in quantitative and verbal sections. On the GRE the minimum score is 155 on each of the sections. For the GMAT Focus Edition a score of 515 is the minimum acceptable score.

  3.  A ​GMAT score of more than 650 or a GRE score of more than 320 or a GMAT focus edition score of more than 605 is a competitive score.
  4. English Proficiency Exam is mandatory for candidates with degrees from non-English-speaking universities outside Canada or the U.S.A.

    • Accepted Exams: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAEL.

  5. Work Experience:

    • No minimum full-time work experience up to a maximum of two years after Bachelor's graduation.

    • Candidates with over two years of full-time work experience post-Bachelor's are not eligible.

  6. References:

    • Two professional references required.

    • Only references from supervisors are accepted.

Final Application Round

  • Deadline: March 12, 2024

  • Decision Notification: By April 26, 2024, for complete applications submitted by the deadline.

Ready to embark on your UBC Master of Management journey? Ensure you meet these criteria and submit your application by the next deadline on January 9, 2024, for a chance to join the program starting in August.

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Contact  an MBA admission consultant at GOALisB for a profile evaluation or application assistance for the UBC Sauder Master of Management Program.

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