Finances

Any financial inquiries related to student loans and funding can be directed to the UBC Enrolment Services department at Central UBC. If you have a question about your tuition or fees, please contact Graduate Enrolment Services directly:

Office Hours
Vary from Monday-Friday - please refer to the webpage for up-to-date hours.

In-Person
They are located on the main floor of Brock Hall and also in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Phone/Email
Phone: (604) 822-9836
Email: es.gradsupport@ubc.ca 

Please include your student number and program name (Professional MBA) in your email, and cc' askpmba@sauder.ubc.ca. Please note that Enrolment Services generally respond within 3-5 business days.

You can view a breakdown of your tuition and student fees on the Student Service Centre (SSC) - once you're logged in just click on the Student tab, then Financial, then SFM Account.

Your tuition will be divided into six equal installments which are due on the timeline below.

The first tuition installment deadline will be in the first week of classes in January 2018. Exact dates will be published on the Student Service Centre in December.

In addition to your tuition, there will also be student-levied fees charged by UBC for each installment. Student fees go towards covering the goods and services you receive from the including Extended Healthcare, your UPass (transit pass), access to the UBC Pool etc.The exact amount of tuition and student-levied fees as well as payment deadline will appear on the Student Service Centre (SSC) prior to each month that tuition is due.

If you wish to opt-out of the Extended Healthcare, you may inquire here. Please note that you are only able to apply for opting out during the change of coverage period. The details for this and the corresponding dates can be found here.

Under certain circumstances, a U-Pass exemption  may be granted. Details for eligibility and exemptions can be found here.

Students who do not pay their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted and grades will not be released. Students will also be charged a processing fee and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full. You can view UBC's policy on fees for full details.

When you were applying to the program you may have seen the Student Expenses Summary that we provided for you on the Sauder website in order to give you an idea of the amount of money you would need to budget to cover your costs while in the MBA program. Please refer to this summary for full details.

Textbooks, Course Fees & Supplies: Please keep in mind that academic books and supplies may cost more than you anticipated. We suggested $2,500-$3,500 as an approximate budget. The total cost for your academic supplies will vary depending on which modules you take during your program - some modules will have a mandatory course fee, which is usually levied to cover the cost of Online Course Packages or non-traditional academic materials (eg: to cover the cost for speakers or activities included in the course).

A student may be placed on financial hold as a result of outstanding indebtedness to the University, including tuition and student fees, parking and library fines, and Student Housing & Hospitality Services fees. Please note the following:

• A processing fee of $35.00 will apply (in addition to the Interest Penalty).
• No subsequent registration activity will be allowed.
• No transcripts or diploma will be issued.
• UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services may refuse admission to residences, may withdraw residence and dining privileges, and require a resident to vacate the premises.
• Parking and Access Control may withdraw parking privileges and tow vehicles.
• The Library may withdraw borrowing privileges and electronic access.

The financial hold will be removed when the outstanding balance, including all penalties, is paid in full.

In Canada, income tax is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The Canadian income tax year is from January 1 to December 31. If you owe income tax, you have to pay it by April 30 for the preceding calendar year.

• For more detailed information on income tax, visit Canada Revenue Agency
• Tax information for International Students
• International Tax Services Office at 1.800.267.5177

Tuition Tax Receipts (T2202A, T4A, and Transit Tax Credit)

• Students can access their tax receipts (T2202A-tuition, T4A-if you worked for UBC, and Transit Tax Credit-U-Pass) on the Student Service Centre (SSC)
• Tax receipts are made available on the SSC in early February
• Additional information on your T2202A receipts can be found on the Student Service Centre (SSC) homepage under FAQ's/Finances

Enrolment Services Professionals and Associate Enrolment Services Professionals (A/ESPs) form a team of dedicated advisors that can assist graduate students across all areas of Enrolment Services. Some of the most common services provided to graduate students at UBC are:

• Helping them understand tuition and student fees and advising on best methods of payment depending on their situation.
• Providing financial assistance planning, specifically on student loans and the UBC Bursary.
• Assisting with setting up a budget and exploring additional resources as needed (private loans, emergency funding).
• Offering financial related workshops with respect to budgeting for their time at UBC as well as program completion.
• Advising on student records and documentation.
• Completing referrals to other resources on campus.

Graduate students do not have assigned A/ESPs, but they are welcome to contact any member of the Enrolment Services team as they are all trained to assist and advise graduate students. The best ways for students to contact an A/ESP are:

• By phone at 604 822 9836 or toll-free at 1 877 272 1422
• In person at Brock Hall or Irving K Barber. Advising hours are:
  • Mon, Wed-Fri: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Tue: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• By email using the Ask Me form
• Reserve a time with an ESP in the virtual line