Your MBA Experience in the Heart of Ottawa
Your MBA Experience in the Heart of Ottawa*
Why Choose Ottawa?
Downtown campus, a few steps away from Parliament Hill
Employer connections + career networking opportunities
Tight-knit student community with small class sizes
Dynamic student life in Canada’s capital
Belong to a Community That Supports Your Success
At IBU Ottawa, you’re not just another student. Small cohorts and collaborative learning create a community where friendships and support networks thrive.
Offered at Ottawa Campus
MBA in Technology & Innovation Entrepreneurship
MBA in Global Business Management
Master of Business Administration Tuition & Fees
MBA Domestic Program (2025–26): Tuition and Course Materials – January Intake
| Fee Structure | Tuition | Course Material | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Fees | Per Term | $5,625 | $415 | $6,040 |
| Total | $22,500 | $1,660 | $24,160 | |
| Applies to all applicants | ||||
| Emerging Leaders Bursary | Per Term | $2,125 | $0 | $2,125 |
| Total | $8,500 | $0 | $8,500 | |
| Fees After Emerging Leaders Bursary | Per Term | $3,500 | $415 | $3,915 |
| Total | $14,000 | $1,660 | $15,660 | |
- 2025-26 Academic Year includes Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.
- Domestic Students: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Protected Refugees.
- IBU accepts payments through the CIBC International Student Payment (ISP) portal.
- A $250 non-refundable administrative fee will be charged to all student refunds.
- Late tuition and fee payments are subject to a 1.25% fee per month.
- Course Material include e-book fees.
- This fee structure applies only to the January Intake and is valid until January 31.
Note: Tuition, Fees and Bursaries are reviewed annually and subject to change.
IBU Tuition & Fees Policy
IBU Tuition and Fees Collection Policy
Interested in payment plans? Our Admissions Team is here to help—email us at admission@ibu.ca.
MBA International Program (2025–26): Tuition and Course Materials – January Intak
| Fee Structure | Tuition | Course Material | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Fees | Per Term | $9,250 | $415 | $9,665 |
| Total | $37,000 | $1,660 | $38,660 | |
| Applies to all applicants | ||||
| Bursary for Winter 2026 | Per Term | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Total | 16,000 | $0 | $16,000 | |
| Fees After Bursary for Winter 2026 | Per Term | $5,250 | $415 | $5,665 |
| Total | $21,000 | $16,660 | $22,660 | |
- 2025-26 Academic Year includes Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.
- IBU accepts payments through the CIBC International Student Payment (ISP) portal.
- International Students are automatically enrolled in the mandatory health coverage with GuardMe at a rate of $744 per year.
- The International student health insurance fee is an annual fee.
- A $500 non-refundable administrative fee will be charged to all student refunds.
- Late tuition and fee payments are subject to a 1.25% fee per month.
- Course Material include e-book fees.
- This fee structure applies only to the January Intake and is valid until January 31.
Note: Tuition and Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
IBU Tuition & Fees Policy
IBU Tuition and Fees Collection Policy
IBU International Student Contract Policy
International Graduate Awards
The following bursaries are automatically bestowed.
You do not need to apply as these bursaries are granted at the time of admission, assuming eligibility is met.
LATAM & Caribbean
LATAM & Caribbean
Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration
Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens of:
| Argentina | Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Caribbean |
| Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic |
| Ecuador | El Salvador | French Guiana | Guatemala | Guadeloupe |
| Guyana | Haiti | Honduras | Martinique | Mexico |
| Nicaragua | Panama | Paraguay | Peru | Puerto Rico |
| Saint-Barthélemy | Saint-Martin | Suriname | Uruguay | Venezuela |
For LATAM Only
| Tuition | $37,000 |
| Less: International Bursary | $5,000 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $32,000* |
Philippines
For Philippines Only
| Tuition | $37,000 |
| Less: International Bursary | $2,500 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $34,500* |
A minimum deposit of $8,000 for LATAM and $8,625 for the Philippines is required.
*The total tuition fee listed does not include course textbooks and International Student Health Insurance.
Condition(s):
You must:
- Commence your program before your offer for admission expires;
- Students must keep the program;
- Pay all fees not covered by the award by their respective due dates;
- Maintain good academic standing;
- Maintain full-time enrolment status.
Award End Date:
This bursary is valid until the end of 2026, with Fall 2026 being the last intake available for eligibility. Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.
Note: Bursaries are reviewed annually and subject to change.
Academic Calendar
| January 2026 | |
| January 1 | New Year's Day - University Closed |
| January 26 | Orientation – Class of Winter 2026 |
| January 28 | Semester Begins Block 1 (Winter 2026) |
| February 2026 | |
| February 3 | Deadline: Winter Semester Course Add/Drop |
| February 16 | Family Day - University Closed |
| March 2026 | |
| March 17 | Deadline: Course Withdrawal |
| March 18 | Semester Continues Block 2 (Winter 2026) |
| April 2026 | |
| April 3 | Good Friday - University Closed |
| April 8 | Deadline: Scheduled Break Request for Summer ‘26 Semester |
| May 2026 | |
| May 5 | Semester Ends (Winter 2026) |
| May 6 to May 18 | Semester Break |
| May 18 | Victoria Day - University Closed |
| May 19 | Orientation – Class of Summer 2026 |
| May 20 | Semester Begins Block 1 (Summer 2026) |
| May 26 | Deadline: Summer Semester Course Add/Drop |
| June 2026 | |
| July 2026 | |
| July 1 | Canada Day - University Closed |
| July 7 | Deadline: Summer Semester Course Withdrawal |
| July 8 | Semester Continues Block 2 (Summer 2026) |
| August 2026 | |
| August 3 | Civic Holiday - University Closed |
| August 6 | Deadline: Scheduled Break Request for Fall Semester |
| August 25 | Last Day of Classes Summer Semester |
| August 26 to September 1 | Semester Break |
| August 31 | Orientation – Class of Fall 2026 |
| September 2026 | |
| September 2 | Semester Begins - Fall 26 |
| September 7 | Labour Day - University Closed |
| September 8 | Deadline: Fall Term Course Add/Drop |
| October 2026 | |
| October 12 | Thanksgiving Day - University Closed |
| October 20 | Deadline: Course Withdrawal Fall Semester |
| October 21 to October 27 | Reading Week (No Classes Scheduled) |
| October 28 | Semester Continues (Fall 2026) |
| November 2026 | |
| December 2026 | |
| December 3 | Deadline: Scheduled Break Request for Fall ‘26 Semester |
| December 15 | Semester Ends (Summer 2026) |
| December 16 to January 5, 2027 | Semester Break |
| December 25 to December 26 | Christmas Day - University Closed |
| December 28 | Boxing Day (Observed) - University Closed |
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Student Voices
Real stories. Real experiences. Discover what life at IBU is really like, straight from our students.
“IBU gave me something cutting edge — an experience that helps me stand out as exceptional.”
– Temidayo Leonard Adetifa ’24, MBA Graduate
“The faculty and staff were so supportive and collaborative — they truly made me feel part of the IBU family.”
– Priti Rana ‘24, MBA Graduate
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