Last updated on May 6, 2021
Recordings of previous webinars
If you were unable to attend the live session or are simply looking to revisit the content discussed, we have uploaded the recordings from past sessions. You can access the recordings below:
- Webinar – Study Permit Info Session (March 11, 2021)
- Webinar – Study Permit Info Session (May 4, 2021)
Program Timeline
What is the MBA full-time program start date?
Your program officially begins on August 30, 2021 with Opening Week. Attendance is mandatory.
Covid-19 Information
Where can I find up to date information on UBC Covid-19 response?
UBC’s Covid-19 response and FAQs can be found here: https://covid19.ubc.ca/
Where can I find Back to Campus information for Sauder?
The information is found on Back to Campus Website, it is updated with new information as it becomes available to us.
Where can I find information on arrival in Canada and quarantine ?
For information on travelling to Canada during Covid-19, please see: https://students.ubc.ca/new-to-ubc/travelling-to-canada https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html
You can also see UBC housing self-isolation support information here: https://www.housing.ubc.ca/self-isolate/vancouver/
Where can I find Covid-19 information for UBC International Students?
You can see International Students Immigration and Health Insurance FAQ on COVID-19 in the UBC International Student Guide.
Where can I find resources and information on Covid-19 Vaccinations in British Columbia?
All British Columbians are urged to receive their first shot as soon as they are eligible and as soon as one is available for them.
Anyone living in BC, including international students, are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Information on how to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in BC can be found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated.html
If you receive a first dose of COVID vaccine outside of BC (abroad or in another Canadian province), and plan to receive the second dose in Vancouver, please bring a copy of your immunization record with you so health authorities here know what vaccine you received when you are immunized in Vancouver. It should include your name, date, product name and lot number.
I received Astra Zeneca Covid 19 vaccine as the first dose in my country? Will I be able to get the second dose in British Columbia?
Many British Columbians have received their first dose of Astra Zeneca vaccine, and are awaiting information about their second dose. Currently, the Government of BC has informed that Astra Zeneca will be made available for the second doze for those who already received their first doze of this vaccine. Studies are also being conducted to determine if different vaccines can be taken for the second dose (such as Pfizer or Moderna or J&J).
Deferral Requests
Can I defer my program start date to the August 2022 intake?
Yes, students can request a deferral of their program for one year, one time only.
If a student has already deferred once, can they defer again?
No. As mentioned above, students can request a deferral of their program one time only.
What is the process for initiating a deferral request?
Please send your request to Ning Liu, Manager, Recruitment & Admissions Operations at ning.liu@sauder.ubc.ca and CC mba@sauder.ubc.ca
In your request you will need to provide a rationale for seeking the deferral and how the additional time will allow you to successfully prepare for your program start.
When is the deadline for initiating a deferral request?
The last day to submit a request for deferral is March 9, 2021.
Note: We will reserve a maximum of 15% of class capacity for deferrals. As there is a limited number of deferral opportunities, they will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarships do not automatically transfer with deferrals, but the Admissions Committee will review all deferred students for scholarship opportunities next fall.
Will I keep my entrance award / scholarship if I choose to defer my program start?
Entrance Scholarships are only valid for the program start year that they were assigned and cannot be deferred. You will be reconsidered for an entrance award / scholarship once we begin offering these to the August 2022 intake.
If I defer my program start, will I get my program deposit be refunded?
No. If your deferral request is approved, you will be asked to pay an additional deferral deposit of $2,500 CAD by October 26, 2021 in order to confirm your seat for August 2022. The cumulative $7,500 amount will be applied to your first tuition instalment in September 2021.
Required and Supporting Documents
If I have outstanding conditions on my offer letter, will I be issued a new one?
After original transcripts are received, a new letter can be issued to the student. The Recruitment and Admissions Team will be able to support students with this at mba@sauder.ubc.ca
Where can students get a Proof of Enrolment Letter with the correct dates?
Please send your request to askmba@sauder.ubc.ca if you need a proof of enrolment letter to support financial aid or housing applications.
Study Permit, Co-op Work Permit & PGWP
Does Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recommend travel to Canada?
Not all students can travel to – and enter – Canada due to current travel restrictions. To assist you, UBC has put together an online guide that can help you determine if you may be eligible to travel to and enter Canada. We encourage you to walk through all steps contained in our comprehensive guide: https://students.ubc.ca/new-to-ubc/travelling-to-canada
If you meet the criteria for travel to Canada, you must still be admitted by a Canadian Border Services Officer at the point of entry (Airport or land border crossing). An officer must assess if your entry is essential due to hardship in accessing online coursework (limitations of bandwidth/speed or time zone challenges) or a requirement to be on campus.
Eligible students may download a letter of support from UBC along with the program schedule. You may find the document here: https://students.ubc.ca/new-to-ubc/travelling-to-canada/before-you-travel
We further encourage you to bookmark and return to this guide regularly as Immigration policy is changing quickly.
I did not apply for my Co-op work permit at the time I applied for my study permit. Can I apply for it later?
Yes, you can apply for your co-op permit separately but only if you are IN Canada. You can’t submit a co-op work permit application separately from your study permit application if you’re applying from outside Canada.Do I need any documents from UBC to submit my Co-op work permit application.
Do I need any documents from UBC to submit my Co-op work permit application?
Yes, you need to submit a letter issued by UBC confirming that internship is part of your academic program. You might have already received this letter. If you have not received it or are unable to locate it, please reach out to askmba@sauder.ubc.ca with your request.
Is there a tutorial or guide that can walk me through the application process?
Yes, there are a few resources available to you:
- Information about co-op work permits in the UBC International Student Guide: https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/working-canada/co-op-or-internship-work-permitLinks to an external site.
- Co-op Canvas course: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/8WRXD6
Tuition, Student Fees, and Financial Support
Will tuition instalment due dates change?
Your tuition will be divided into four equal instalments which are due on the timeline below. The exact amount of tuition and student-levied fees as well as payment deadline will appear on the UBC Student Service Centre (SSC) prior to each month that tuition is due.
| Dates | Domestic Students | International Students |
| September 2021 | $12,602.00 + student fees | $21,440.25 + student fees |
| January 2022 | $12,602.00 + student fees | $21,440.25 + student fees |
| May 2022 | $12,602.00 + student fees | $21,440.25 + student fees |
| September 2022 | $12,602.00 + student fees | $21,440.25 + student fees |
The $5,000 CAD MBA Program deposit that you paid to accept your offer of admission to the UBC MBA will be credited toward your first tuition instalment (September 2021).
Online learning: What to expect?
Will I be able to access the school facilities while the learning is online?
At this time, the UBC Sauder building is closed and cannot be accessed for student study space this fall. However, if you would like to work on campus, you may book study space at Irving K. Barber Library up to two times per week. More details can be found here: https://ikblc.ubc.ca/.
How will groups be coordinated in different time zones?
Even if Opening Week and Winter Term 1 begin in an online format, all students will be required to be in Vancouver and fully settled (all quarantine complete, housing secured, etc.) before the first day of Opening Week, August 30th, 2021.
Students must be in Vancouver so that they can participate in any in-person activities, easily align with their various project groups, and pivot to expanded in-person instruction with short notice.
Global Learning Opportunities
Who can students contact regarding the UBC MBA – Yale MAM dual degree?
Please email rhlglobal@sauder.ubc.ca to find out more information.
Are exchange programs and GIE an option for Class of 2023?
We strive to prioritize the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. GIE and in-person exchange programs will proceed as intended, only if:
- Canada, and the respective governments of the host countries where our partner schools are located lift restrictions on international travel, and
- Our partner schools have the capacity to, and resume accepting exchange students.
Housing
How is residence supporting physical distancing, hygiene and health protocols?
- Residence staff trained to refer residents with cold or flu-like symptoms to HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, Student Health Services or their own health care professional.
- Limited number of self-isolation units set aside for residents who are not local and have been directed by their health professional to self-isolate.
- Additional signage in community and public washrooms and throughout residence buildings reminding residents, staff and visitors to wash their hands. View all our SHCS Covid-19 signs, posters and decals to date.
- Elevator protocols have been adjusted and guidelines have been posted.
- Hand sanitizer dispensers in each Commons block and the residence dining rooms.
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing.
- Fitness, music, study, meeting rooms as well as common spaces are either closed or have had seating removed.
- Outdoor recreational areas are closed. Some outdoor courtyard spaces remain open, but with the reminder to maintain physical distancing.
What Residence amenities have been adjusted in response to COVID-19?
We will continue to provide the services and amenities that align with guidance from health authorities, and help create a healthy, safer and supportive community environment. Key adjustments may include:
- Communal/common spaces may be temporarily closed or have seating removed. This includes fitness, music, study and meeting rooms, along with outdoor recreation spaces.
- Larger community building events and activities will not take place, including intramural sports, musicals and more.
- There may be a reduced number of residents overall, and limited opportunities and support for building communities.
- The Residence Meal Plan will be modified: less selection of food, likely takeout meals only, and physical distancing protocols mandated.
Keep in mind that we may have to adjust our services and amenities on an ongoing basis, often on short notice, to align with public health authorities. Please also be aware that Student Housing is recommending but not enforcing physical distancing. As Vancouver Coastal Health reminds us, they “are recommending physical distancing as one of the ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. At this time, there are no public health orders enforcing physical distancing.”
Where can I find additional information on UBC Student Housing?
Along with UBC, Student Housing has implemented plans to provide the best possible accommodation for our residents given COVID-19 challenges. This website contains useful FAQs and resources, and is being updated regularly following advice from provincial and federal health agencies.