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Why Engineering?
Engineer a Sustainable Future at UBC
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If you want to make the world a better and more sustainable place, engineering is the way to do itEngineers make an impact in everything they do, whether that’s coming up with ways to improve access to clean water, repurposing waste materials in the…
Top engineering jobs in Canada
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There are so many opportunities for a career in engineering in Canada. Employers across almost every industry, in both the public and private sectors, need engineers who can apply their knowledge to solve practical problems, innovate and make our…
Thinking by design
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Have you ever wondered how engineers come up with their ideas? Whether they are developing new biomaterials, earthquake-resistant buildings, AI-enabled techniques to find critical mineral deposits or an
Learning by doing
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Engineering is an exciting area of study because it’s all about learning and applying knowledge. You start by building up a strong foundation in the fundamentals of science and math throughout your degree. You’ll then use that understanding to build…
Engineers are creative and empathetic
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Engineers are creative problem-solvers who apply their technical knowledge to develop innovative solutions. To do that, they need to tap into their empathy and creativity to consider the problem and its potential solutions from many different angles…
Find your community
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There are so many reasons to study engineering – from being able to work in a well-paying job right after graduation to applying your knowledge and critical-thinking skills to make things better. Here’s another reason to add to the long…
Engineering is one of the most rewarding careers
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Engineering is one of the best choices of study if you’re interested in a well-paying career where you can start working right after you graduate and where your skills are in high demand across a wide range of industries.
Discover student-centred learning at UBC Okanagan
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Imagine being a first-year engineering student and coming up with a solution to a real-world problem that’s actually implemented, wins a national or international award for innovation, or receives funding so the idea can be put to good use in…
The skills you need to succeed as an engineer
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Engineering students develop an impressive set of skills over the course of their degree. Not only do they apply their in-depth knowledge of math, coding and discipline-specific engineering fundamentals, they also learn how to use cutting-edge…
The first-year advantage of UBC Engineering
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When you apply to study engineering at some universities, you have to choose your program – be that mechanical, electrical, biomedical, chemical or other type of engineering – before you’ve even taken a single engineering course. It can also be hard…