Events and Visits

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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.

Prospective Student Events

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.

Applicant Events

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.

Register now

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. 

Register now

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. 

Register now

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

Register here

* Please be aware that we have an inclusive view of the word “girl” and we welcome trans, queer and non-binary folks interested in these events.

Tours

Engineering Tours

Check out our YouTube playlist of UBC Engineering Tours to tour our campus, labs, and residences. 

Youtube Playlist of Tours

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 

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