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Bachelor of Commerce

Fees & financing

Tuition and fees

A UBC BCom is a huge investment in your future. We’re here to support you through financial advising, scholarships, bursaries, awards, grants and other alternate funding sources.

Before you start your degree, it's important to know the costs and plan ahead so that you can concentrate on your studies. Tuition costs vary depending on how many credits you’re taking each year, and whether you’re a Canadian or international student. Create a financial plan ahead of time that includes costs for housing, meal plans and books.

Scholarships, awards and bursaries

A wide range of scholarships, awards, and bursaries are available to BCom students. You may be eligible based on your academic achievement and in many cases, a combination of financial need and achievement in other areas such as leadership and community service.

The Presidential Scholars Award program grants a one-time award of approximately $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $80,000 payable over four years to selected Canadians and permanent residents of Canada entering Year 1 at UBC. To be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award, you must submit your application to UBC by December 1. The information you provide in your academic transcripts and Personal Profile will be used to assess your eligibility.

Additionally, the following entrance awards recognize and reward the achievements of incoming UBC Sauder School of Business students. Unless otherwise listed, you must submit your application to UBC by December 1 to be considered for these awards.

Bachelor of Commerce International Entrance Scholarship

Scholarships valued at up to $20,000 each are available to international students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Sauder School of Business. The awards are based primarily on the students' scholarly achievement. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period).

Clio Social Impact Award in Commerce for IBPOC Students

Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Clio, for outstanding first-year Bachelor of Commerce students who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis of Canada, and/or who identify as Black and/or as a Person of Colour. Students must demonstrate leadership in their community and involvement in social purpose, impact, and/or access to justice community efforts. Financial need may be considered. Clio is a legal technology company headquartered in Burnaby, BC. The company is powering the future of legal services for lawyers and their clients through a suite of cloud-based solutions, including legal practice management, client intake and CRM, online payments, and client-attorney communication and collaboration software.

Sheldon Trainor-De Girolamo Scholarship in Commerce

Two scholarships of approximately $4,800 each have been endowed by Sheldon Trainor-De Girolamo for undergraduate students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Preference is given to students who graduated from a BC secondary school located outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District or the Capital Region District.

HSBC Bank Canada Sauder School of Business Entrance Award

HSBC Bank Canada offers an award of approximately $2,000 that has been endowed through donations by employees who are Sauder Alumni. The award is available for an undergraduate student entering first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program. The award is based on a combination of financial need and community service.

Real Estate Council of British Columbia Scholarship

A scholarship of approximately $9,800 has been endowed for an undergraduate student entering the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. The award honours the Real Estate Council of British Columbia's 50th Anniversary and recognizes the long-standing partnership in education between the Council and the Sauder School. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest in or connection to the real estate industry.

The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program

The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for Indigenous (Canadian First Nation, Inuit or Métis) women pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The Award and Program are open to direct entry (from high school) students, post-secondary transfer students, and current UBC BCom students who demonstrate academic achievement, community engagement, tenacity, leadership skills, and service to others. The vision of the Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program is to foster the conditions for each Fellow to succeed in her educational and life goals by eliminating financial barriers to success.  

The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program consists of a guaranteed award of $10,000 per academic year (September to April), which is the cornerstone of the Spitz Fellows Program. Additional funding is available on a needs-based basis. This funding can cover living expenses, childcare, and more. The application you submit will give you the opportunity to be assessed for funding over and above $10,000. 

Applications for the award must be received by April 14, 2024 at 4:30pm Pacific Time. 

Spitz Fellows

Additional funding sources

Loans and grants 

Student loans are government-funded, repayable financial assistance available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. You may be eligible based on your income and assets, tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. 

 
 

Co-op Program

The Co-op Program allows you to earn a salary while gaining relevant work experience to your studies. Once admitted to the program, you can alternate four-or eight-months of full-time work with your academic terms.

 
 

Work programs

UBC also offers work programs that will place you in an on-campus, part-time job that is well-paid with flexible hours that fit your academic schedule.

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