Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    University of British Columbia

    Master of Digital Media (MDM)

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Vancouver, CAMDMIn-person16 months
    CA$69,710.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    51
    Credits
    CA$160.00
    App fee

    Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia is a 51-credit, 16-month, in-person MDM program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$69,710.

    About the program

    The program emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning with industry-sponsored projects and a mandatory internship, developing skills in digital media product development across disciplines like design, development, and management.

    Focus: coursework

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 6, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home): Overall 90, with no section below 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic): Overall 6.5, with no section below 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years (PGWP)

    CA$24,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia is CA$69,710 across 51 required credits.
    Is Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia is structured around 16 months and 51 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% or higher) in third and fourth year courses
    How large is the Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia cohort?
    Master of Digital Media (MDM) at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 60 students per cohort.