A UBC Engineering degree is a huge investment in your future. It’s important to plan ahead and know the cost associated with your study at UBC. Here is some information that will assist you in your planning process.
Tuition fees
Tuition varies depending on the number of credits you take each year, and whether you’re a Canadian Student or an international student. For the most up-to-date info, visit Undergraduate tuition fees.
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Scholarships, bursaries and awards
UBC offers a great range of scholarships, bursaries and awards for students based on your academic achievement and in many cases, a combination of financial need and/or achievement in other areas such as leadership and community service. For more information, visit Student Services awards.
Engineering specific scholarships
Dean Henry Gunning Award in Engineering
Award ID 5421
Awards totalling $2,600 have been made available through an endowment established by the Graduating Engineering Class of 1958 in memory of their Dean, Henry C. Gunning (1901-1991), for outstanding domestic undergraduate students entering the Bachelor of Applied Science program directly from high school. In addition to academic merit, candidates must have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. Dr. Gunning (B.A.Sc. 1923, M.Sc. 1926, Ph.D.) served as Head of the Department of Geology and Geography (1949-1959) and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science (1954-1959) He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from UBC in 1967 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1935. Dean Gunning connected, engaged and taught his students in a positive and impactful way and embodied the phrase "a scholar and a gentleman". The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science.
Christopher Spencer Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
Award ID 5399
Scholarships totalling $7,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Christopher Spencer. The scholarships are available to students entering the first year of the Engineering program at UBC. Christopher Spencer (1869-1953) had strong ties to both UBC and the history of Vancouver. He served on the Board of Governors of UBC from about 1919 to 1935. In 1952, when Christopher Spencer received his Honorary Doctor of Laws, he was referred to as a "merchant, philanthropist and 'founding father' of this University". The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Elizabeth and Leslie GOULD Entrance Scholarship for Engineering
Award ID 5403
Up to 5 scholarships valued at $2,500 each are offered annually to outstanding domestic or international students entering their first year of the Bachelor of Applied Science program in Engineering.
Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarship will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained, whichever is shorter.
You are eligible if you:
- are entering your first year of the Bachelor of Applied Science program in Engineering
- are either a Canadian student or an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa)
- have demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement. Co-curricular activities and leadership potential will also be considered.
- apply to the UBC Bachelor of Applied Science program in Engineering. All students who apply are automatically considered.
Fluor Women in Engineering Entrance Award
Award ID 5422
A $10,000 entrance award has been made available annually through a gift from Fluor Canada Ltd. for an outstanding domestic female student entering the Bachelor of Applied Science program directly from high school. In addition to academic merit, candidates must have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. Preference will be given to students involved in activities related to the promotion of women in STEM. Fluor is a multinational engineering, procurement, construction and project management company with 53,000 employees operating on six continents. Fluor Canada Ltd. has supported awards for engineering students at UBC for over thirty years. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science.
Engineering Scholarship for Innovation
Award ID 5396
One or more scholarships valued at $5,000 each are awarded annually to exceptional students entering directly from secondary school into the first year engineering program.
Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarship will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained, whichever is shorter.
You are eligible if you:
- are new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school
- possess high academic achievement and outstanding promise in engineering, demonstrated through success at national and/or international science and engineering competitions
- apply to the UBC Bachelor of Applied Science program in Engineering. All students who apply are automatically considered.
Women in Engineering Entrance Scholarship
Award ID 5416
Entrance scholarships totalling up to $10,000 each are offered by the Faculty of Applied Science to a domestic female student entering an undergraduate engineering program directly from high school. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. Preference will be given to residents of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science.
Yves and Cynthia Bled Women in Engineering Entrance Scholarship
Award ID 4695
Renewable entrance scholarships totalling $6,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Professors Yves and Cynthia Bled, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for outstanding undergraduate female engineering students entering university from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. To be considered, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and preference will be given to residents of British Columbia.
Cynthia and Yves Bled founded the Canadian Future Achievers Leadership program in 2008, with the goal of empowering minority youth in their pursuit of higher education. Cynthia, a retired economics professor and Chair of Future Achievers International, and Yves, a retired cultural anthropology professor, believe strongly in the importance of celebrating, encouraging and rewarding exceptional female engineering students. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science.
