Spotlight type: Why Engineering?
More than a degree: How engineering shapes your future
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Studying engineering is far more than the first step to a rewarding, future-proof career. With the right mindset, it can be a transformative experience that reshapes how you think, how you solve problems and how you see yourself. As we…
Be ready for a rewarding career right after graduation
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Engineering graduates enter the workforce with proven skills, hands-on experience and the confidence to succeed on the job. Compared to many educational pathways, engineering students are some of the most workforce-ready individuals in today’s job…
Turn ideas into impact: Inside UBC engineering’s hands‑on, project‑based capstone experience
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Capstone projects are the culmination of your engineering degree. Over two semesters, you’ll have the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned in your courses to develop a solution to a challenging, open-ended real-world problem, often in…
UBC Engineering Co-op students are in record demand
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For UBC Engineering students in co-op, the job market is a place of opportunity. Across both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, employer interest is at an all‑time high, with local, national and international companies posting record numbers of…
The community that awaits you at UBC Engineering
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When you receive your offer to UBC Engineering, you’re not just being invited to join one of Canada’s – and the world’s – best engineering schools. You’re being invited to be part of a community that will shape your university experience and stay…
Get the foundation you need to be an innovator
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An engineering education that stands the test of timeTwenty years ago, the world looked very different. The iPhone had yet to be released, and neither Instagram nor the AI-generated images that now fill your feed existed. Large language models were…
Engineers solve global challenges – one innovation at a time
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Engineering solutions for global challengesIt can feel overwhelming to consider the scale and complexity of the challenges facing our world – from the impacts of climate change and resource scarcity to the lasting effects of forever chemicals and…
Student support services at UBC Okanagan
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Personalized academic advising, wellness resources, and community supports available to UBC Engineering students at UBC Okanagan.
Systems thinking can change the world
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How systems thinking can change the world People often talk about “thinking like an engineer.” What they are often referring to is the way that engineers use systems thinking to approach complex problems. This involves taking the time to…
Navigating success: Student support services at UBC Engineering
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Explore the wide range of student support services available to UBC Engineering students at the Vancouver campus, including academic advising, tutoring, wellness resources, and dedicated supports to help you throughout your degree.