Tuition Fee
Tuition for the Master of Management in Operations Research Program commencing September 2012 is $25,777 CAD for the 16-month program. Tuition fees are spread out in four installments and charged on September 1st, 2012, January 1st, May 1st and September 1st, 2013. UBC tuition fees are subject to change without notice.
A Sauder building fee of $1,000 will be applied to your student fees entirely on September 1st, 2012.
Financial Support
All enrolled students (domestic or international) receive COE funding of $10,000 CAD for the program year, disbursed in four installments on September 30th, 2012, January 31st, May 31st and September 30th, 2013.
Awards
Aside from the standard COE funding, students may also apply for additional financial support from the COE. These additional awards are offered to academically excellent students who have expressed a financial need, and awards are given only to students admitted to our program. Please contact the COE for a financial award application form if you have been admitted.
Other graduate awards are available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies at UBC.
Living Expenses
To assist you in planning for your UBC experience, the following is an estimate of living expenses for a single student for a 16-month period. These costs will vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen and personal requirements. (All costs are in Canadian currency.)
Estimated Living Expenses for the 16-Month Program
| Item |
Cost Range (CAD) |
Notes |
| Housing |
$14,400 to $19,200 |
$900 to $1,200 per month. Based on rental of a studio apartment including utilities on or near campus. |
| Food |
$6,400 to $8,000 |
$400 to $500 per month. |
Basic Medical Insurance (MSP)
(For international students only: i-Med) |
$968 (individual)
($120) |
$60.50 per month for individuals. Student & spouse fee is $109. Student & family fee is $121.
(The i-Med fee is levied on all new international students to cover the 3-month waiting period between first arriving in Canada and the start of the basic MSP.) |
| AMS Extended Medical/Dental Plan |
$446.90 |
$223.45 (September, 2011) assessed twice during the 16-month program. Can be opted out of if already covered by an extended health plan in BC. |
| Sauder Building Fee |
$1,000 |
For entire 16-month program. Details on installments are to be determined. |
| Personal Spending |
$4,800 to $6,400 |
$300 to $400 per month. Student cellular phone plans typically start at $25-30 per month. |
| Books and Supplies |
$2,240 to $2,880 |
$140 to $180 per month. |
| TOTAL |
$31,130 to $39,890 |
For 16 months |
*Medical plan fees and student levied fees are subject to change without notice.*
Housing
Visit the Sauder MBA House for information about the world-class residence facility for Sauder graduate students. Also visit UBC Housing and Conferences for general information on on-campus and off-campus housing options.