Commerce (Sauder)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Basic requirements (if your province is not selected); Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: A Grade 12 English A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Alberta; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English Language Arts 30-1 Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits)
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: British Columbia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 11: There are no specific Grade 11 course requirements.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 Pre-Calculus 12
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Manitoba; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: One compulsory core English 40S course Pre-Calculus 40S
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: New Brunswick; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English 121 or English 122 Pre-Calculus 120A Pre-Calculus 120B
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Newfoundland & Labrador; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English 3201 Math 3200 or Math 3208
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Northwest Territories; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English Language Arts 30-1 Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits)
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Nova Scotia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English 12 Pre-Calculus 12
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Nunavut; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English Language Arts 30-1 Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits)
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Ontario; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: ENG4U (English) MHF4U (Advanced Functions)
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Prince Edward Island; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: ENG611 or ENG621 MATH611B or MATH621B
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Quebec; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Minimum one year of study at a CEGEP Twelve appropriate academic pre-university courses (excluding courses numbered 109), including two courses in either English (603) or French (601) A minimum of 70% in either Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or equivalent)
• Degree-specific grade 12: Two courses in either English (603) or French (601) Calculus I If you’re completing a two-year academic pre-university DEC, you must have Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. To review CEGEP requirements for post-secondary transfer applicants, please refer to How your studies transfer .
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Saskatchewan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English A30 English B30 Pre-Calculus 30
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

Canadian provincial high-school applicants: Yukon; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required) UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
• Degree-specific grade 11: There are no specific Grade 11 course requirements.
• Degree-specific grade 12: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 Pre-Calculus 12
• Recommended course planning, not extra required prerequisites: The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

International high-school applicants: Basic requirements (if your country is not listed); Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

International high-school applicants: Argentina; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Australia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Australian Capital Territory: ACT Year 12 Certificate New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (you must have completed board-developed courses; assessment is based on both school-based assessment and external examinations) Northern Territory: Northern Territory Certificate of Education Queensland: Queensland Certificate of Education South Australia: South Australian Certificate of Education (assessment is based on both school-based assessment and external examinations) Tasmania: Tasmanian Certificate of Education Victoria: Victoria Certificate of Education Western Australia: Western Australia Certificate of Education

International high-school applicants: Austria; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Reifezeugnis/Matura (Maturity Certificate) from academic stream. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Azerbaijan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Azerbaijan Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Bahamas; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in at least six academic subject areas, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects (or six at the Advanced Subsidiary Level)

International high-school applicants: Bahrain; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Tawjahiya (General Secondary School Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Bangladesh; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate (IC). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Barbados; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Belize; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Bermuda; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bermuda Secondary School Certificate. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Bolivia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Botswana; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Standing in at least six academic subject areas (GCSE, AS Levels, A Levels), including English, with at least three academic A Levels or six AS Levels. A subject may not be counted at both A Level and GCSE. A Level and AS Level courses that are not sufficiently academic in content (as determined by UBC) cannot be used. A minimum grade of C in English Literature or English Language at the GCSE, AS, or A Level. If you studied British-patterned education, you may be eligible for first-year credit at UBC. Learn more about how first-year credit is granted to see if you are eligible.

International high-school applicants: Brazil; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Certificado de Ensino Médio. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Results from the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM).

International high-school applicants: British Virgin Islands; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Brunei; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Brunei-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Level) Brunei-Cambridge Advance Level Certificate of Education (GCE A-Level) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

International high-school applicants: Cameroon - British; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Certificate of Education O-Level General Certificate of Education A-Level Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

International high-school applicants: Cameroon - French; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Baccalauréat Général / Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du second degré

International high-school applicants: Cayman Islands; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Chile; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Licencia de Educación Media. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: China; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Upper Middle School Report of Grades. Huikao or Academic proficiency test results provided by China Credentials Verification (CSSD). Gaokao examinations results provided by CSSD. UBC expects students to achieve a minimum provincial Tier 1 university cut-off score. If you are not writing the Gaokao, you must submit three or more Advanced Placement (AP) exam results in three or more distinct subjects. Competitive results must be achieved in these examinations.

International high-school applicants: Colombia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution, and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Costa Rica; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution, and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Czech Republic; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Vysvědčeni o maturitní zkoušce/Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) from an academic secondary school. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Denmark; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Studentereksamen (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Dominica; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Ecuador; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Egypt – 11 Years of Education; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Thaanawiya’aama (General Secondary School Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Egypt – 12 Years of Education; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Thaanawiya ‘aama – General Secondary School Certificate. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: El Salvador; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachiller Academico. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Ethiopia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Finland; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg (Certificate of Matriculation). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: France (French Baccalaureate); Vancouver commerce degree only

• Completion of the baccalauréat général or the baccalauréat général (option internationale). The baccalauréat technologique may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. The baccalauréat professionnel does not comprise a basis of admission to UBC. Math Informatique does not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of Management, the UBC Sauder School of Business, or the Vancouver School of Economics.

International high-school applicants: Germany; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Ghana; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: West African Senior School Certificate

International high-school applicants: Gibraltar; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Certificate of Education O-Level General Certificate of Education A-Level Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

International high-school applicants: Greece; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou – Απολυτήριο Ενιαίου Λυκείου. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Grenada; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Guatemala; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution, and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Guyana; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Honduras; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution, and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Hong Kong; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in four core subjects and two elective subjects. (Category B Applied Learning Subjects are not acceptable).

International high-school applicants: India; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Indonesia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB SMA) or Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Iran; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: High School Diploma. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Ireland; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Ardteistiméireacht (Leaving Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Israel; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bagrut Certificate. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Italy; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Diploma di Esame di Stato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Jamaica; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Japan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Jordan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Kazakhstan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Kenya; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Kuwait; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A’ama. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Lebanon; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Baccalauréat libanais/Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate of Secondary Education. (Shahaadat Al-Bakaalouriya al Lubnaaniya l’il-ta ‘liim al-Thaanawi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Lesotho; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: West African Senior School Certificate

International high-school applicants: Liberia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: West African Senior School Certificate

International high-school applicants: Macao; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Certificate of Senior Secondary Education (Form 6/Senior Three) or Ensino Secondário Complementar (Form 6/Senior Three)

International high-school applicants: Malawi; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Malawi General Certificate of Education/Malawi School Certificate of Education. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Malaysia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: STPM – Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Higher School Certificate Examination). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Mauritius; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Certificate of Education O-Level General Certificate of Education A-Level Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

International high-school applicants: Mexico; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Mongolia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at an upper secondary school: Graduation from a university-preparatory program at an upper secondary school: Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Gerchilgee). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Montserrat; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Certificate of Education O-Level General Certificate of Education A-Level Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

International high-school applicants: Morocco; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Baccalauréat. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Namibia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Namibia Senior Secondary School Certificate (NSSC) with standing in at least six academic subject areas (GCSE, AS Levels, A Levels), including English, with at least three academic A Levels or six AS Levels. A subject may not be counted at both A Level and GCSE.

International high-school applicants: Netherlands; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) Diploma. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: New Zealand; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level Three and University Entrance Standard. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Nigeria; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: West African Senior School Certificate

International high-school applicants: Norway; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Upper Secondary School Certificate – general studies (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skolen – allmenne fag). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Oman; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Pakistan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: HSSC – Higher Secondary School Certificate. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Panama; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Peru; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Philippines; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: High School Diploma. Candidates must graduate from an academic track of the revised K-12 education system. Student who have not graduated under the new requirements will be required to submit one full year of post-secondary studies at a recognized university. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Poland; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Świadectwo Dojrzałości Liceum Ogólnokształcącego or Matura Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Qatar; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari (general secondary education certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Russia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Rwanda; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education (AGCSE) Standing in at least six academic subject areas, including English Prior to 2011, Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires (End of Secondary Studies Diploma)

International high-school applicants: Saint Kitts and Nevis; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Saint Lucia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Saudi Arabia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Scotland; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in at least five academic subject areas, including English, at the Higher Level and/or at the Advanced Higher Level

International high-school applicants: Seychelles; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Certificate of Education O-Level General Certificate of Education A-Level Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

International high-school applicants: Sierra Leone; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: West African Senior School Certificate

International high-school applicants: Singapore; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) and Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in at least six subject areas, including English, with at least three at H2 level.

International high-school applicants: South Africa; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: National Senior Certificate. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: South Korea; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Korean Senior Secondary School Certificate of Graduation. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: South Sudan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Certificate of Secondary Education. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Spain; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Titulo de Bachiller. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Sri Lanka; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education Ordinary and Advanced Levels. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in at least six academic subject areas, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects.

International high-school applicants: Sudan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Sweden; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Switzerland; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Federal School Leaving Certificate – Maturité/Maturität/Maturità. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Syria; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Al-Shahada Al Thanawiyya – Al’ Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Taiwan; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Senior High School Leaving Certificate. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Tanzania; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in at least six subject areas, including English, with at least three A-Level subjects.

International high-school applicants: Thailand; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Mathayom Suksa 6 (Certificate of Secondary Education). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: The Gambia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: West African Senior School Certificate

International high-school applicants: Trinidad and Tobago; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Tunisia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Baccalauréat. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Turkey; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Lise Diplomasi. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Turks and Caicos Islands; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Certificate (CAPE) Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic CAPE subjects

International high-school applicants: Uganda; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Uganda Certificate of Education. Standing in at least six academic subject areas, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects.

International high-school applicants: Ukraine; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: United Arab Emirates; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: UAE Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: United Kingdom (British-patterned education); Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Standing in at least six academic subject areas (GCSE, AS Levels, A Levels), including English, with at least three academic A Levels or six AS Levels. A subject may not be counted at both A Level and GCSE. A Level and AS Level courses that are not sufficiently academic in content (as determined by UBC) cannot be used. A minimum grade of C in English Literature or English Language at the GCSE, AS, or A Level. If you studied British-patterned education, you may be eligible for first-year credit at UBC. Learn more about how first-year credit is granted to see if you are eligible.

International high-school applicants: United States (American curriculum); Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a US regionally accredited school. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to present a minimum of six academic and non-academic Grade 12 courses. English (composition/literature) to the senior level. ESL English courses are not acceptable to satisfy English requirements for admission. Three years of mathematics to the junior level. A minimum grade of B- in an English course to at least the junior level. SAT or ACT. Applicants who have an SAT or ACT test score and would like them to be considered as part of the UBC admissions process are welcome to submit their test scores. Applicants who choose not to submit a standardized test score will not be disadvantaged. (UBC's SAT institution code is 0965 and its ACT institution code is 5259.) AP courses completed as part of the high school curriculum may be used to meet admission requirements.

International high-school applicants: Venezuela; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bachillerato. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Certificates must be in a sealed school envelope. Notarized copies are not acceptable. One full year of post-secondary studies in a recognized university: All certificates must be transmitted directly from the institution and must be official, bearing seal of institution, and signature of authorizing university officer. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by authorizing officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Vietnam; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Zambia; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Zambian School Certificate of Education. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

International high-school applicants: Zimbabwe; Vancouver commerce degree only

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (ZGCE O-Level) Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (ZGCE A-Level) Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Standing in at least six academic subjects, including English, with at least three academic A-Level subjects

IB applicants to this exact Vancouver degree; recommended subject areas remain recommendations

• English-language requirements English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard . General admission requirements IB Diploma Programme Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses. IB Certificate Courses IB Certificate courses (Standard and Higher Level) may be used in an admissions average if you are graduating from a recognized high school curriculum that can be used as your basis of admission. IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, do not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of Management, the UBC Sauder School of Business, or the Vancouver School of Economics. Degree-specific requirements: Commerce (UBC Sauder School of Business) IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL or HL, or IB Math Applications and Interpretations HL. (IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, are not acceptable.) Related courses The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in your junior year and senior year. Language Arts Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category) Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)

High-school applicants; Commerce transfer applicants also require this profile

• Complete the personal profile within the online application. It is required for high-school entry to this degree.
• Answer the prompts shown for your selected degree within each character limit.
• Provide two referees who know you well. For current high-school students, one must be a school official; one must support an activity in a long answer. Friends, relatives and paid agents cannot act as referees.

Postsecondary applicants; minimum GPA is not a high-school entering average or guaranteed admission

• If you are currently attending a post -secondary institution and you have successfully completed high school you may apply to UBC as a transfer student. You need to meet the following to be eligible to apply.
• 1. Meet UBC’s minimum English Language Admission Standard (ELAS)
• English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted. There are nine ways to meet UBC’s English language admission requirement.
• 2. Show good academic standing
• The minimum academic standing to qualify for admission to UBC is an admission average of C (60%, where 50% is a passing grade), or a 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale, typically on the most recent 30 credits attempted. Meeting this minimum entrance requirement does not guarantee admission, as entry into many degree programs is competitive and some require specific prerequisites.
• 3. Have a minimum of 30 Credits
• If you are a student transferring from within Canada the following information on credits will apply. If you are a student transferring from outside of Canada, please email us your questions about transfer credits.
• Second-year applicants should ideally present 30 credits and satisfy all promotion requirements for advancement to that year.
• Third-year applicants should ideally present 54–60 credits and satisfy all promotion requirements for advancement to that year. Some programs do not admit students at this year level.
• Applicants who apply with fewer than 24 credits will be evaluated on the basis of final secondary school grades and the partial post-secondary studies completed. If this applies to you, you should meet all your high school’s curriculum requirements in addition to meeting the GPA for admission with the post-secondary courses you completed. High school requirements differ depending on where you’re coming from.
• The chart below will help you understand how UBC calculates your admission average based on post-secondary credits completed, including failed or repeated courses.
• Credits taken How an admission average is calculated 0 to 6 credits Admission average is based on your high school average only 7 to 23 credits Admission is generally based on your high school average and post-secondary grade point average (GPA) calculated using all transferable credits taken 24 to 30 credits Admission average is based on your post-secondary GPA calculated using all transferable credits taken More than 30 credits Admission average is based on your post-secondary GPA calculated with an emphasis on the most recent 30 transferable credits taken
• 4. Have the correct documents
• Please check the UBC Applicant Service Centre for details on what documents you need to submit to UBC and how to submit them. To apply as a transfer student, you will need to submit an application form, your transcripts from current and previous post-secondary institutions, your high school transcripts and some programs may require supplemental materials.

Vancouver Bachelor of Commerce applicants

• Answer the Commerce-specific questions about your response to an unfamiliar problem and your community impact/plans for your Sauder experience.

Ontario OSSD applicants taking IB certificate courses; Vancouver Commerce (Sauder) degree entry

• IB Standard and Higher Level certificate courses may be considered alongside the Ontario OSSD. Complete the Ontario curriculum and this faculty's degree-specific prerequisites shown above.
• The certificate-course route is separate from admission on a completed IB Diploma, which requires at least three Higher Level courses.
• The published IB mathematics options are Analysis and Approaches SL or HL, or Applications and Interpretations HL. Applications and Interpretations SL and Math Studies do not meet this degree's IB mathematics requirement.

Applicants using the full IB Diploma or IB Certificate courses with a recognized secondary-school credential

• Full-Diploma applicants must complete the IB Diploma with at least three Higher Level courses. Individual IB SL/HL Certificate courses may enter the admission average when the student graduates from a recognized secondary-school curriculum.
• The chosen degree’s subject requirements and UBC’s English Language Admission Standard still apply.

UBC Vancouver Commerce entry cohort, 2026

• UBC reports a mean average of 96 and a minimum average of 86 for Commerce in its Vancouver 2026 entering-program table. These are historical reported figures, not a future admission cutoff or a personal admission probability.
• The slide does not define its cohort exclusions or calculation method. The separate IB diploma point-total table is not converted to a percentage. Later major or specialization selection is a separate process.

First-year and Year 2 or Year 3 transfer applicants

• Complete the written personal profile and record three interview responses in VidCruiter. Choose two responses and paste the link into your UBC application.
• Submit your application, profile and video link by January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.

BC high-school applicants to BCom Year 1

• Pre-Calculus 12 is required. Foundations of Mathematics 12 and Calculus 12 do not substitute. High-school calculus is recommended.

Postsecondary applicants to BCom Year 2

• Complete at least 24 transferable credits by the end of April 2027, including introductory microeconomics, macroeconomics and differential calculus or their approved equivalents.
• The minimum overall and core averages are each 65% or 2.50 on a 4-point scale. Selection is competitive.

Postsecondary applicants to BCom Year 3

• Complete at least 48 transferable credits by the end of April 2027. Include economics, differential calculus, COMM 190, 191 and 192, and four of the eight listed second-year Commerce core courses or their approved equivalents.
• The minimum overall and core averages are each 65% or 2.50 on a 4-point scale. Selection is competitive.

Commerce applicants

• The calendar lists a $97.25 BCom personal-profile fee in addition to the UBC application fee.