Spotlight type: Why Engineering?
Why engineering is the most versatile undergraduate degree
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An engineering degree is perhaps the most versatile of all undergraduate degrees.
One of Canada’s best engineering programs
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Coming out at the top of the listIn Maclean’s University Rankings 2024, UBC Engineering took second place for the best engineering program in Canada.
UBC Engineering sets you up for success
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How do you define success?Is it a well-paying job? A career that offers you the problem-solving challenges you thrive on? Being part of a team that comes up with innovations that are making a difference in the world?
UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan both offer an outstanding education in engineering
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Deciding which UBC campus to study engineering at is an entirely personal choice.
Choosing a career path that matches your talents and interests
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A great place to begin when figuring out your academic path is to consider your aptitudes and interests. Your aptitudes are your talents – they are what you’re good at. Engineers tend to do well in math and science. They may do equally well in…
Engineering or Science? What’s the Best Path for You?
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Your high school education has likely included lots of science courses – physics, chemistry and biology. But you’ve probably not taken any engineering classes. That can make it hard to know whether engineering or science is the better choice for…
4 Reasons Why Engineering is a Profession for the Future
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25 years ago, cell phones were the size of bricks. Renewable energy accounted for only a fraction of our energy mix. And the use of 3D printing to create medical devices and other life-saving technologies was just the germ of an idea. Innovations…
Why Engineering?
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"Why Engineering?" It’s a great question, and one that’s likely on your mind if you’re currently deciding which university major and potential career path is right for you. Engineering is a versatile, practical and rewarding choice.…
Engineers Make Great Leaders
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Think about the leaders you respect – a coach, teacher or the head of a company or community organization. No matter what their field, they likely share a certain perspective on life that makes them want to help others and make a difference.