Prospective Student Events
Check out our full list of events for current high school students who are thinking about applying to UBC Engineering in the future.
Applicants to UBC Engineering
If you have already submitted your application to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering), check out our exclusive events just for you.
UBC Engineering Open House
Online: Thursday, October 12 to Saturday, October 14
Attend the online UBC Engineering Open House to discover UBC Engineering through presentations, panel discussions and virtual booths.
More info about the Online Open House
Vancouver On-campus: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Okanagan On-campus: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Explore all UBC Engineering has to offer through in-person booths and demonstrations. You’ll learn about our engineering programs by chatting with professors, students and advisors.
More info about the On-campus Open House
UBC Engineering Prospective Student Online Presentations
October 25, 2023: UBC Engineering: Everything You Need to Know
Engineers solve problems and make the world a better place to live. Discover some of the ways engineering impacts your life every day and everything you need to know in order to become an engineer, beginning with admissions details to UBC Engineering at UBC's Vancouver or Okanagan campus.
November 22, 2023: Ask Me Anything: Admission to UBC Engineering for Canadian Students
Students that are Canadian or Permanent Residents of Canada are invited to ask our advisors all of your last-minute questions before submitting your application for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) at UBC's Vancouver or Okanagan campus.
November 24, 2023: Ask Me Anything: Admission to UBC Engineering for International Students
Students that are Canadian or Permanent Residents of Canada are invited to ask our advisors all of your last-minute questions before submitting your application for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) at UBC's Vancouver or Okanagan campus.
You can also watch some of our past presentations on YouTube:
Check out our Prospective Student Presentation Playlist
Changing the World: Engineering the Future
Date: Early March (Date and registration will be posted in early January)
Location: Online
High school girls* and gender non-conforming folks in grades 10-12 are invited to explore why engineering is an amazing career for those who want to change the world, help improve the lives of others and the environment around us, and who like teamwork and problem-solving.
*Please be aware that we have an inclusive view of the word "girl" and we welcome trans*, genderqueer and non-binary folks interested in this event.
All-Girls* Events
All-Girls* Events are exciting opportunities for girls across BC to explore how they can use their creativity to help the world. Attendees will learn about engineering design and will enjoy fun, hands-on activities led by current university students and meet inspiring mentors. Connect with other like-minded students and talk to current engineering students and professionals who will share their stories and experience. These events are free of charge with lunch included.
September 23: Grade 10-12, Women* in Engineering: Career Explorations| UBC Vancouver Campus
October 28: Grade 8-12, Code World: A Race to Win | UBC Vancouver Campus
November 25: Grade 8-10, Women* Developers: Game Design x Cybersecurity | Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology
Tours
Engineering Tours
Check out our YouTube playlist of UBC Engineering Tours to tour our campus, labs, and residences.
Campus Tours
UBC offers campus tours for prospective students who want to explore the larger UBC experience - the campus, residences, libraries, recreational and social facilities and student services.
Visit the UBC Vancouver Campus Tour website for more information
