International Economics

The Bachelor of International Economics at UBC Vancouver is a four-year, full-time degree from the Vancouver School of Economics, offered with support from UBC Sauder, that focuses on international trade, international finance, development and environmental economics. Students follow a demanding cohort-based curriculum built on core courses from both schools, and co-op is available. Students are admitted directly into first year (about 100 seats per cohort), and a small number of second-year transfer places are offered only if space is available.

University

University of British Columbia

Country

Canada

Level

Bachelor

Field

Economics

Duration

4 years

Language

English

Campus

Vancouver

Degree

Bachelor of International Economics (BIE)

Intake

September

Application Deadline

January 15, 2027 (international scholars: November 15, 2026)

Tuition Information

2026/27 first-year tuition: CAD 62,337.60 per year for international students (International Economics rate, CAD 2,077.92 per credit x 30 credits) and CAD 9,921.30 for Canadian students (CAD 330.71 per credit x 30 credits). Fees for students starting in 2027/28 have not yet been published. Tuition only; student fees, health insurance and housing are extra.

Admission Requirements

Direct entry to first year with a broad-based review: grades in specific courses, achievements in and out of school, and fit for the program
BC high school: English Studies 12 (or English First Peoples 12) and Pre-Calculus 12; you must be eligible for MATH 100 at UBC, and secondary-school calculus is strongly recommended
IB: Math AA (SL/HL) or Math AI HL (Math AI SL and Math Studies are not accepted)
English language proof, if required, is due February 15, 2027 (see English Language Requirements below)

English Language Requirements

International applicants must satisfy UBC's English Language Admission Standard.

IELTS Academic

6.5 overall, no band below 6.0

TOEFL iBT

90 overall

PTE Academic

65 overall

Duolingo English Test

125 overall

CAEL

70 overall

Cambridge English

180

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