The UBC MBA selection process is rigorous.
Our students consistently tell us that one of the best things about the UBC MBA is their classmates. The diversity of lived experiences and backgrounds, and the collegial and supportive student culture contribute to a rich and positive learning environment.
Our students are carefully selected against competitive requirements to ensure that you learn from peers who have had a wide range of experiences and have demonstrated vision and leadership.
"Diversity of perspectives and experiences challenge our thinking, stimulates robust discussion, and prepares future leaders for a global business environment."
Review our commitment
We are committed to building a culture of inclusion - one where students’ vision and leadership are celebrated.
Through our admissions process, we curate a cohort with a variety of viewpoints and academic, professional and personal experiences. We welcome all applications to our MBA program. In assessing and prioritizing applications and building each cohort, we strive for diversity and assess your candidacy through the following domains:
Your previous education: we examine your area of study and levels of degrees, specialized professional training and certifications attained.
Your professional experience: we consider the types of organizations/industries you’ve worked in and the specific roles you’ve held.
Your volunteer/community/advocacy/activism experience: we look at the ways in which you have contributed to the betterment of your community and society at large.
Your geographic regions of academic and professional experience: we take into account the location in the world where you have studied or worked.
Your motivation: we assess your unique contributions, managerial and leadership potential, maturity, ambition, drive, alignment with UBC Sauder values and how realistic your career goals are through your essay questions, resume, professional references and interview.
Your program & career knowledge: we assess the depth of your understanding of the program and career to which you aspire.
Review the requirements
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed holistically. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee your admission into the UBC MBA. Further, competitive requirements may change within one admissions cycle from deadline to deadline, depending on how many seats are left in the cohort, the composition of the applicant pool, and the composition of the cohort to date.
Start your online application
Our online portal will walk you through the entire application journey to ensure you're submitting everything you need to. Once your account is created, you can save your application progress and continue where you left off.
Once we receive your application, you will be automatically considered for scholarships, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
What happens next?
- All applicants being considered for admission will be contacted for an interview either in person or by video call.
- If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of admission from UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.
- Accept your offer! Get ready to join the class, starting in the last week of August.
Scholarships, awards and financial assistance
Learn about the financial support available to all UBC Sauder applicants.
Learn about the financial support available to all UBC Sauder applicants.
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