Financial Investment

The UAlberta Full-Time MBA offers world-class instruction, small class sizes, and professional development with tuition that is well below other leading Canadian business schools. 

Tuition and Fees

Students are assessed for both instructional and non-instructional fees each term. Instructional fees are course-based, while non-instructional fees are term-based. For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the 2026 instructional fee is ~$2,782 per 3-credit course. Non-instructional fees are ~$2,900.00 / year.

Total Program Fees = ~$41,731*

In addition to instructional and non-instructional fees, you would be responsible for the cost of course materials and textbooks. Depending on your specific course selection, these costs can vary, but you should budget at least $2,000 for textbook and material fees over the program. 

To confirm your place in the program, a $5,000 non-refundable tuition deposit is required within four weeks of receiving your offer of admission.

*Amounts given are based on taking 45-credits plus BUS 501/504 and include non-instructional fees. The figure is in Canadian dollars, amounts are subject to change.

Students are assessed for both instructional and non-instructional fees. For the 2026 intake, the total instructional fee for a standard-length MBA degree is $82,400, in addition to non-instructional fees. Non-instructional fees are ~$2,900.00 / year. 

In addition to instructional and non-instructional fees, you would be responsible for the cost of course materials and textbooks. Depending on your specific course selection, these costs can vary, but you should budget at least $2,000 for textbook and material fees over the program.

To confirm your place in the program, a $5,000 non-refundable tuition deposit is required within four weeks of receiving your offer of admission.

* Amounts given are in Canadian dollars and subject to change


Awards and Scholarships

The Alberta MBA program makes every effort to ensure that academically strong students and those in need receive financial support. Every year, a majority of full-time students admitted to the MBA program receive some form of financial support.

All students admitted to the Alberta MBA are automatically considered for entrance awards. These awards are based upon the MBA admission criteria. We do not require separate applications to consider you for an entrance award. Entrance awards range in value up to $15,000.

Unlike entrance awards, scholarships are usually awarded to students during the MBA program. The exact criteria for each scholarship are different, but scholarships are typically designed to recognize excellence both academically and outside of the classroom. For any scholarships that require an application, we will solicit applications directly from students.

UAlberta MBA Scholarships
MBA Scholarship Committee

Financial support in the form of MBA Differential Bursaries are available to students. These bursaries are awarded based on residential status and demonstrated financial need. Bursaries are typically awarded to students entering the MBA program, with MBA-specific supplementary bursaries awarded during the program. In addition to bursaries provided through the School of Business, MBA students are eligible to apply for University-wide Supplementary Bursaries that are funded through private donors and the University of Alberta.