Fees and Expenses

To apply to the MBAN program, all applicants (Canadian and International) pay the non-refundable $157.25 CAD fee prior to the application being processed. Please note that the electronic application requires payment of an application fee using MasterCard or Visa only. Application fees cannot be deferred and are only valid for the academic year in which you apply.

Tuition fees are payable in three equal installments in the first week of September, January and May. Upon receipt of an offer of admission, you will be required to submit a non-refundable and non-transferable $5,000 deposit in Canadian currency, which will be credited towards your first tuition installment.

The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits, but these estimated costs of living in Vancouver while in the UBC MBAN program should give you a general idea. 

Living Expenses	Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents	International Students
Rent (1 bedroom apartment off campus) tooltip This figure is calculated based on the average for a one-bedroom apartment off-campus. Rent will vary depending on location and condition of the accommodation.	$19,200	$19,200
Utilities: cable TV, internet, heat	$1,740	$1,740
Mobile phone (full package)	$900	$1,200
iMED tooltip This provides international students with basic health insurance for the first 3 months of their time in the UBC MBA program. This also includes a $9 billing charge.	Not applicable	$189
Medical Services Plan tooltip Commonly known as MSP, the Medical Service Plan insures medically required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners and diagnostic procedures.	Not applicable	$900
Food & discretionary expenses	$8,100	$8,100

• All fees and expenses are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
• Tuition fees are subject to UBC Board of Governor's approval. The university may adjust fees at any time with limited notice.
• The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits.