Program Information

School: The University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering)
Degree: Bachelor
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Description: Mechanical Engineering provides a broad base of theory courses and practical design projects. You will enter Mechanical Engineering in your second year from the first-year General Engineering that is common to all Engineering programs. Options include Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Thermofluids.

In the final year, you can take courses in engineering economics and data analysis, controls, professional engineering practice, as well as complementary studies and technical electives. A year-long design course enables you to complete real design projects for local companies.
URL: Mechanical Engineering at The University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Length: 4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $44,463
Scholarships: 1
Careers: Mechanical Engineers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* 70
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
  •  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade11 Physics 

– Final grade of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or equivalent course, including provincial examinations where applicable).

– Graduation from high school with a minimum average of 70% (or higher for many programs).