Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Sauder School of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC Sauder is one of Canada’s leading business schools. Its research-based MSc is aimed at students who want an academic or research-intensive finance and accounting career, often leading to a PhD.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian business school
Research-focused, faculty-supervised programme
Strong pathway to PhD study
Beautiful Vancouver setting
Strong Asia-Pacific links
Funding often available for research students

Programme & duration: MSc in Business Administration (Finance / Accounting streams): about 2 years (research-based)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $25,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a high average (typically A- / 80%+). Research interests statement, references and GMAT/GRE for many streams.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study, research roles, financial analysis and corporate finance positions in Vancouver and beyond.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in empirical finance, financial accounting, asset pricing and behavioural finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Sauder School of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

The Sauder Master of Management is designed for recent graduates from non-business backgrounds who want a rigorous grounding in management, with Vancouver’s Asia-Pacific business links.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian business school
Designed for non-business graduates
Vancouver’s Asia-Pacific connections
Experiential learning projects
Strong career services
Sauder’s global alumni network

Programme & duration: Master of Management (MM): about 10–12 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $40,000 – $60,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in any field, with a strong academic record. GMAT/GRE may be required; essays and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in consulting, marketing, operations, project management and entrepreneurship across Western Canada and beyond.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in strategy, operations and supply chain management, marketing and sustainability.

Course

MBA

Offered by Sauder School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Ranked among Canada’s top full-time MBA programmes (QS Global MBA Rankings)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC Sauder’s MBA is one of Canada’s top-ranked, with a strong focus on sustainability, technology and Asia-Pacific business, set in a global West-Coast city.

Key advantages

Strong Asia-Pacific business links
Sustainability and technology focus
Located in Vancouver
Experiential consulting projects
International cohort
Strong alumni network on the West Coast

Programme & duration: Full-time MBA: about 16 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $85,000 – $110,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, around 3 years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average about 650+ (GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into consulting, technology, resources and finance roles, with strong placement across Vancouver and international markets.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in sustainability, operations, marketing and entrepreneurship.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Sauder School of Business

QS Marketing

Marketing study at a top-ranked Canadian business schoolQS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC Sauder’s marketing-oriented graduate options include a research-based MSc and a professional management route, with a distinctive consumer-behaviour research tradition.

Key advantages

Strong consumer-behaviour research
Top-ranked Canadian business school
Research or professional routes
Vancouver’s tech and retail sectors
Asia-Pacific links
Strong career services

Programme & duration: Master of Management / MSc in Business Administration (Marketing): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $45,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a high average. GMAT/GRE may be required; CV, statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into brand and product marketing, insights and consulting roles, or progress to PhD study.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in consumer behaviour, branding and marketing analytics.

Course

Economics

Offered by Vancouver School of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics offers a strong one-year MA with specialisation options and close links to policy institutions, in a globally connected Pacific city.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian economics school
Strong faculty research record
Policy and central-bank links
Specialisation options
Vancouver location
Strong PhD placement

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: about 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with strong grades; mathematics and statistics prerequisites. GRE may be required; references.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to economic research, government agencies, financial institutions and PhD programmes.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, health economics, labour and public policy.

Course

Architecture

Offered by School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA)

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s SALA offers an accredited MArch with a strong focus on sustainability, timber design and Pacific-Rim urbanism.

Key advantages

Accredited professional programme
Timber and sustainable design focus
Pacific-Rim urbanism
Strong landscape architecture links
Vancouver design community
Interdisciplinary projects

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (MArch): about 2.5–3 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an equivalent; design portfolio, statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates join architecture practices in Vancouver, across Canada and the Pacific Rim.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable design, mass-timber construction and urban design.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s chemical and biological engineering department offers strong programmes with industry links in clean energy, pulp and paper, and biotechnology in Vancouver.

Key advantages

Strong clean-energy and bioprocess research
MEng and MASc options
Pulp-and-paper industry links
Vancouver’s clean-tech sector
Co-op/industry projects
Beautiful campus location

Programme & duration: MEng (course-based) or MASc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $50,000 per year (MEng); thesis routes lower with funding (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; MASc requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter process engineering, clean energy, biotechnology and environmental consulting roles in Western Canada and beyond.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in clean energy, biomaterials, bioprocessing, pulp and paper and process control.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s civil engineering department is internationally recognised, with strengths in earthquake engineering, structures and sustainable infrastructure in a seismically active region.

Key advantages

Earthquake engineering strength
MEng and MASc options
Sustainable infrastructure focus
Vancouver’s construction industry
Strong research facilities
Pacific-Rim links

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $50,000 per year; thesis routes lower with funding (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; MASc requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates join structural, geotechnical and environmental consulting firms across British Columbia and internationally.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in earthquake and structural engineering, geotechnics, water resources and sustainable infrastructure.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s ECE department offers strong programmes in power, communications, microelectronics and computer systems, in a city with a growing technology sector.

Key advantages

Strong power and communications research
MEng and MASc options
Vancouver’s technology sector
Industry partnerships
Beautiful campus location
Pacific-Rim links

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $50,000 per year; thesis routes lower with funding (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; MASc requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in telecommunications, power utilities, clean-tech and software-hardware roles.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in power systems, wireless communications, microelectronics and biomedical devices.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s mechanical engineering department offers strong programmes in clean energy, biomechanics and manufacturing, in a city with a growing clean-tech industry.

Key advantages

Clean-energy and biomechanics research
MEng and MASc options
Vancouver’s clean-tech sector
Strong industry partnerships
Beautiful campus location
Pacific-Rim links

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $50,000 per year; thesis routes lower with funding (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; MASc requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in clean energy, aerospace, manufacturing and biomedical device roles.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in clean energy, biomechanics, fluid mechanics and advanced manufacturing.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Faculty of Medicine / School of Biomedical Engineering

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s medical and biomedical research training links to Vancouver’s teaching hospitals and a growing life-sciences industry, in one of Canada’s most attractive cities.

Key advantages

Vancouver hospital research network
Strong life-sciences cluster
Research-intensive environment
Funding often available
Interdisciplinary engineering links
Pacific-Rim research collaborations

Programme & duration: MSc Experimental Medicine / MASc Biomedical Engineering: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical science or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to PhD or medical programmes or join biotechnology, diagnostics and clinical research organisations.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in cancer, immunology, neuroscience, genomics and biomedical devices.

Course

Nursing

Offered by School of Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s School of Nursing offers research and advanced-practice routes in Vancouver, with strong links to British Columbia’s health authorities.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian nursing school
Research and advanced-practice routes
Strong BC health-authority links
Interprofessional learning
Vancouver location
International reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing (MN) / Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5–7.0 in each band; clinical streams may require more)TOEFL iBT: 92+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Four-year BScN or equivalent with a strong average and RN registration for clinical streams. References and statement of intent.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into advanced practice, clinical leadership, education and health-policy roles; registration rules apply to clinical streams.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in aging, Indigenous health, health equity, chronic illness and global health.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers research-based graduate study with strength in drug discovery, nanomedicine and pharmacy practice.

Key advantages

Strong research reputation
Nanomedicine and drug-delivery focus
Vancouver’s life-sciences cluster
Funding often available
Interdisciplinary links
Pacific-Rim collaborations

Programme & duration: MSc / PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (research-based): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or a related life-science field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into pharmaceutical R&D, regulatory and clinical research, or progress to doctoral study; MSc programmes do not by themselves lead to pharmacist licensure.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in drug discovery, nanomedicine, pharmacy practice and pharmacoepidemiology.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s Department of Psychology is nationally leading, with research strengths in cognitive science, social and personality psychology and clinical science.

Key advantages

Nationally leading department
Cognitive and social psychology strengths
Strong funding
Vancouver research community
International reputation
Interdisciplinary links

Programme & duration: MA / MSc (research-based, usually within a PhD pathway): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates typically progress to doctoral study, research or applied roles; clinical practice requires doctoral-level training and licensure.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in cognition, social psychology, developmental psychology and clinical science.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by School of Kinesiology

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s School of Kinesiology offers research and professional routes in a city with an active outdoor and sport culture, and strong links to the health sector.

Key advantages

Research and professional routes
Strong health research links
Active outdoor and sport culture
Funding often available
Beautiful campus location
Vancouver sport community

Programme & duration: MKin / MSc in Kinesiology: 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $30,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise for thesis routes; references and statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in sport science, rehabilitation, health promotion and research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology and physical activity.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Peter A. Allard School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s Allard School of Law offers a one-year LLM with strengths in Indigenous law, international and environmental law and Asian legal studies, in a Pacific-Rim city.

Key advantages

Indigenous law and environmental law strengths
Asian legal studies links
Course-based and thesis routes
Vancouver legal community
Strong faculty research
Pacific-Rim collaborations

Programme & duration: LLM (course-based or thesis): 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in international law, government, policy and academia; the LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in Indigenous law, environmental and resources law, international and comparative law and technology law.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #40 (2026)

UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs offers a professional master’s with a strong Asia-Pacific orientation and an emphasis on practical policy skills.

Key advantages

Asia-Pacific orientation
Professional policy training
Co-op/internship options
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Vancouver’s Pacific-Rim links
Strong faculty research

Programme & duration: Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90–100PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field with a strong average. Statement of purpose, references and CV.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, international organisations, think tanks and the non-profit sector in Canada and the Asia-Pacific.

Student experience

Vancouver pairs a mild climate and mountain scenery with a growing technology, film and clean-energy sector. UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on the coast and has an active, diverse international student community.

Research strengths

Research in global governance, public policy, development and Asia-Pacific affairs.

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