Tuition, fees and scholarships
With numerous scholarships, bursaries and awards, your Gustavson MBA is more affordable than you might think. In addition to the scholarships provided specifically for MBA students, visit UVic's Awards and Financial Aid for more information.
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Please note: costs are in Canadian (CDN) currency and are subject to change without notice.
Daytime
domestic fees
Daytime UVic MBA Program fees for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and landed immigrants
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Tuition | $3,770.24 | x6 installments | $22,621.44 |
| MBA program fee | $500.00 | x6 installments | $3,000.00 |
| Internship (Co-op work term fee)* | $636.72 | 0 or 2 terms | optional |
| International IME (will vary between $3,500 and $5,000 depending on country visited) | $4,000.00 | total paid in 2 installments | $4,000.00 |
| Total estimated cost** | $29,621.44 |
*For students with less than three years of work experience, one Co-op work term is mandatory. Some will also choose to do a second optional work term. Students usually do their mandatory Co-op work term in the summer session (May-Aug) between Year 1 and Year 2. For those with more than 3 years of work experience, Co-op is optional.
**Does not include approximate textbook cost of $2,600.00.
Ancillary graduate student costs
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Graduate Student Society fee | $57.29 | per term x6 | $343.74 |
| Athletics and Recreation fee | $77.50 | Per term x6 | $465.00 |
| Universal bus pass | $81.00 | Per term x6 | $486.00 |
| Extended health care plan* | $328.00 | per year x2 | $656.00 |
| Dental plan* | $214.00 | per year x2 | $428.00 |
| Total estimated ancillary costs | $2,378.74 |
*Please see the Graduate Students' Society for information on opting out of the extended health and/or dental plans. All other ancillary fees are mandatory.
Daytime
international fee
Daytime UVic MBA Program fees for international (VISA) students
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Tuition | $4,102.80 | x6 installments | $24,616.80 |
| MBA program fee | $500.00 | x6 installments | $3,000.00 |
| Internship (Co-op work term)* | $755.58 | 0 or 2 terms | optional |
| International IME (will vary between $3,500 and $5,000 depending on country visited) | $4,000.00 | total paid in 2 installments | $4,000.00 |
| Total estimated cost** | $31,616.80 |
*For students with less than three years of work experience, one Co-op work term is mandatory. Some will also choose to do a second optional work term. Students usually do their mandatory Co-op work term in the summer session (May-Aug) between Year 1 and Year 2. For those with more than 3 years of work experience, Co-op is optional.
**Does not include approximate textbook cost of $2,600.
Ancillary graduate student costs
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Graduate Student Society fee | $57.29 | per term x6 | $343.74 |
| Athletics and Recreation fee | $77.50 | per term x6 | $465.00 |
| Universal Bus Pass | $81.00 | per term x6 | $486.00 |
| Extended health-care plan* | $328.00 | per year x2 | $656.00 |
| Dental plan* | $214.00 | per year x2 | $428.00 |
| Total estimated ancillary costs | $2,378.74 |
*Please see the Graduate Students' Society for information on opting out of the extended health and/or dental plans. All other ancillary fees are mandatory.
Evening
domestic fee
Evening UVic MBA Program Fees for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and landed immigrants
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Tuition | $2,513.50 | x9 installments | $22,621.50 |
| MBA program fee | $333.33 | x9 installments | $2,999.97 |
| Internship (Co-op work term fee)* | $636.72 | 0 or 2 terms | optional |
| International IME (will vary between $3,500 and $5,000 depending on country visited) | $4,000.00 | x1 installment | $4,000.00 |
| Total estimated cost** | $29,621.47 |
*For students with less than three years of work experience, one Co-op work term is mandatory. Some will also choose to do a second optional work term. Students usually do their mandatory Co-op work term in the summer session (May-Aug) between Year 1 and Year 2. For those with more than 3 years of work experience, Co-op is optional. Evening students typically do not do Co-op.
**Does not include approximate textbook cost of $2,600.00.
Ancillary graduate student costs
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Graduate Student Society fee | $57.29 | per term x9 | $515.61 |
| Athletics and Recreation fee | $77.50 | Per term x9 | $697.50 |
| Universal bus pass | $81.00 | Per term x9 | $729.00 |
| Extended health care plan* | $328.00 | per year x3 | $984.00 |
| Dental plan* | $214.00 | per year x3 | $642.00 |
| Total estimated ancillary costs | $3,586.11 |
*Please see the Graduate Students' Society for information on opting out of the extended health and/or dental plans. All other ancillary fees are mandatory.
Evening
international fee
Evening UVic MBA Program Fees for international (VISA) students
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Tuition | $2,735.2 | x9 installments | $24,616.80 |
| MBA program fee | $333.33 | x9 installments | $2,999.97 |
| Internship (Co-op work term fee)* | $755.58 | 0 or 2 terms | optional |
| International IME (will vary between $3,500 and $5,000 depending on country visited) | $4,000.00 | x1 installment | $4,000.00 |
| Total estimated cost** | $31,616.77 |
*For students with less than three years of work experience, one Co-op work term is mandatory. Some will also choose to do a second optional work term. Students usually do their mandatory Co-op work term in the summer session (May-Aug) between Year 1 and Year 2. For those with more than 3 years of work experience, Co-op is optional. Evening students typically do not do Co-op.
**Does not include approximate textbook cost of $2,600.00.
Ancillary graduate student costs
| Amount | Frequency | Sub-total | |
| Graduate Student Society fee | $57.29 | per term x9 | $515.61 |
| Athletics and Recreation fee | $77.50 | Per term x9 | $697.50 |
| Universal bus pass | $81.00 | Per term x9 | $729.00 |
| Extended health care plan* | $328.00 | per year x3 | $984.00 |
| Dental plan* | $214.00 | per year x3 | $642.00 |
| Total estimated ancillary costs | $3,568.11 |
*Please see the Graduate Students' Society for information on opting out of the extended health and/or dental plans. All other ancillary fees are mandatory.
Awards
/ Scholarships
Master of Business Administration Excellence Award
Awarded based on the highest GPA in the MBA foundation courses.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required.
- Value: $1,500
- Number: 2 maximum (1 for Day students; 1 for an Evening student)
Master of Business Administration Leadership / Citizenship Award
Awarded to students based on their leadership, vision, academic and extra-curricular contributions, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Qualification: Graduate-level. Must have completed the MBA Foundation Module
- Application: Nominations are submitted by MBA program faculty, staff, and students.
- Value: $1,500
- Number: 5 maximum (4 for Day students and 1 for an Evening student).
Master of Business Administration Specialization Excellence Award
Awarded to the top student in each of the MBA program specializations. The selection is based on the overall performance in the specialization courses.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required.
- Value: $1,500
- Number: 1 for each MBA specialization (entrepreneurship, international business and service management).
Master of Business Administration Outstanding Final Project Award
Awarded to the best non-thesis project (596) or research report (598) based on overall quality, content, layout of report, overall client satisfaction and oral presentation.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required
- Value: $1,000
- Number: 1 for MBA 596: Management Consulting Report and 1 for MBA 598: Research Report
The Sam and June Macey Graduate Student Award
Awarded to an outstanding student in the Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration programs.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required
- Value: $1,000
- Number: 1
Master in Business Administration Entrance Scholarship
Awarded based on the student's entrance application strength.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required
- Value: $2,000 - $7,500
- Number: Varies
Margaret Lowe Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female student entering the Master of Business Administration Program. Selection will be made by the Graduate Admissions and Awards Committee on the recommendations of the Gustavson School of Business.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required
- Value: Varies
- Number: 1
Martlet Chapter IODE Scholarship in Business
Awarded to a female student with the highest standing in the second year of a Master's Program. The scholarship was established by the Martlet Chapter of the IODE.
- Qualification: Graduate-level
- Application: No application required
- Value: $350
- Number: 1
Fellowships
University of Victoria Fellowships
Awarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to students of high academic standing registered full time in the faculty as candidates or provisional candidates for a degree. All new applicants are evaluated for University Fellowships.
The minimum standard required for consideration is an "A-". Grade calculations and equivalencies are determined by the Graduate Admissions and Records Office. The competition for University of Victoria Fellowships is very intense. Meeting the minimum standard for consideration does not guarantee that a student will be successful in the competition.
- Qualification: Graduate-evel
- Application: Applicants who have all materials submitted to the Graduate Admissions and Records Office by February 15 will be guaranteed consideration for University of Victoria Graduate Fellowships. Completed applications received after February 15 may be considered at the discretion of individual academic units.
- Value: $10,000
- Number: Varies
