Spotlight type: Why Engineering?

The who, what, where, why, when and how of engineering

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You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! We talked with Student Recruitment Officer Erin Fehr about some of the questions she’s most frequently asked by students who want to learn more about engineering.

What courses do you need to get into engineering?

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If you’re thinking about studying engineering, it’s good to know what the prerequisites are so that you can meet the admissions criteria. Taking the high school courses you’ll need will enable you to keep all your options open when it comes time to…

Engineering might not be what you think it is!

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There are definitely some misconceptions out there when it comes to what engineering is all about. Let’s take a look at some of the common myths about engineering and engineers.

Why co-op? Launch your career while still a student

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Co-op is the key to career success. Start your future with co-op at UBC 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?No matter what success looks like…

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…

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UBC is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm people (Musqueam; which means 'People of the River Grass') and Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history and traditions from one generation to the next.

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