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Sauder–HKU Dual Degree

University of British Columbia

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  • UBC BCom application

    Fall 2027 entry · Fall 2027 Sauder–HKU dual degree first-year applicants

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No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close datesEducationPlannerBC, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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Early October 2026Online application opens for Winter Session 2027/282027 entry
  • Early October 2026
  • Applications open for Winter Session 2027/28 and Summer Session 2027
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • Graduate from high school.
  • Earn at least 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English or the equivalent for UBC.
  • UBC recommends at least six Grade 12 courses.
  • Open to applicants directly from secondary school.
  • HKU requires an OSSD and at least a 90% average across the best six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses. Calculus and Vectors is recommended for UBC.
UBC Sauder–HKU 2027 joint admissions, degree, co-op and fees
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 Sauder–HKU dual degree first-year applicants

UBC Sauder–HKU 2027 joint admissions, degree, co-op and fees
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3High school grades and final transcript
    • Current Ontario high school applicants provide their OUAC reference number so UBC can receive grades electronically. Applicants who already graduated from a Canadian high school follow UBC's instructions for a government-issued transcript. Other applicant groups have separate document instructions.
    UBC transcript submission by applicant groupUBC transcript submission by applicant group
  4. Step 4Apply through EducationPlannerBC with the Vancouver BCom as one of your choices. Complete the BCom Personal Profile and video interview.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  5. Step 5Submit the joint supplement with the BCom video link, a 250–500 word statement, two referee contacts and one PDF of academic records.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Send the separate required documents to UBC Admissions. Attend a further online interview if HKU invites you.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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BCom video interview and joint supplement. HKU may invite selected applicants to another interview.

UBC Sauder–HKU 2027 joint admissions, degree, co-op and fees
Applicant pathways
British Columbia high school

British Columbia high school applicants

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12.
  • Pre-Calculus 12. Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.
  • HKU requires a graduation diploma and at least a 90% average across the best five eligible Grade 12 subjects.
HKU British Columbia high-school general admission requirements
International Baccalaureate

IB Diploma applicants

  • Complete the IB Diploma with at least three Higher Level courses for UBC.
  • UBC requires Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL or HL, or Applications and Interpretations HL. Check HKU’s separate admissions standards.
UBC Sauder–HKU 2027 joint admissions, degree, co-op and fees

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • UBC lists at least 145 credits for the joint degree. HKU separately requires at least 144 credits at HKU and counts at least 240 credits toward its BBA under its own equivalency system.
  • Complete the BCom core, a UBC primary option, an HKU BBA major and each institution’s capstone and graduation requirements.
ReferencesUBC Calendar requirements for the Sauder–HKU dual degreeHKU–UBC dual degree syllabus for 2025–26 entry and laterHKU–UBC dual degree academic regulations

Program facts

Published threshold90% HKU general minimum

Ontario applicants’ best six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses. Joint admission also requires UBC and degree-specific requirements.

HKU Ontario high-school general admission requirementsHKU Ontario high-school general admission requirements
InternshipOptional UBC Sauder co-op and HKU internship opportunities

Students may apply for UBC Sauder co-op and pursue HKU internships.

University work-study information
UBC Sauder–HKU 2027 joint admissions, degree, co-op and feesCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Choose an HKU major and a UBC BCom option. Both degrees have separate academic requirements.

Accounting

BCom + BBA

Core courses cover intermediate financial accounting and cost accounting.

Published requirements

Courses

Joint HKU–UBC syllabus for 2025–26 entry and later. Courses and credit units are specific to the institution.

Year 1 · HKU10 listed

Complete HKU’s Common Core and second AI literacy requirement. IIMT 2641 is for Information Systems and Analytics majors.

HKU–UBC dual degree syllabus for 2025–26 entry and later
Year 2 · UBC Vancouver12 listed

Add the UBC elective required by the joint syllabus.

HKU–UBC dual degree syllabus for 2025–26 entry and later
Year 3 · UBC Vancouver4 listed

Complete the BCom capstone, option core and electives.

HKU–UBC dual degree syllabus for 2025–26 entry and later
Year 4 · HKU capstone choices6 listed

Take the capstone for your HKU major and complete the associated language and elective requirements.

HKU–UBC dual degree syllabus for 2025–26 entry and later
Elective choices
  • HKU and UBC electives depend on the chosen BBA major and BCom primary option.
Study routes

Choose an HKU major and a UBC BCom option. Both degrees have separate academic requirements.

  • HKU BBA major
  • UBC BCom primary option

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Banking
  • Investment
  • Information technology
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Human resources
Career sectorsUBC Sauder–HKU 2027 joint admissions, degree, co-op and feesHKU joint degree campus sequence, options and admissionHKU Business Administration published career fields
Scope and qualifications

The partners publish career support and HKU BBA fields. No joint cohort placement rate was verified.

HKU publishes career fields for its BBA. Both partners provide career support for joint degree students.

Costs

Published tuition

University of Hong Kong tuition · 2027–28

Government-subsidized tuition
HKD 49,500 per year
Non-government-subsidized tuition
HKD 250,000 per year

The first year is billed by HKU. Rates depend on HKU’s subsidy eligibility rules.

UBC bills Years 2 and 3 in CAD by credit. HKU bills Year 4.

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