Graduate Degrees

Focus on innovation at one of Canada’s leading project-based engineering schools. Individualized attention and industry connections enable your success in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.

GRADUATE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Graduate studies integrated and advanced project learning and interdisciplinary thinking in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering disciplines.

Program Components Expected Duration
MASc Coursework and thesis 18-24 months
MDes Coursework 12 months (course only)
MEng Coursework 12 months (course only) or 16-24 months (with internship)
PhD Dissertation 36-48 months

The MASc is increasingly viewed as an entry-level degree with many engineering consulting firms due to the specialized nature of many engineering projects. It is also a prerequisite to a PhD. MASc programs are designed to meet a student’s needs within the graduate course offerings of the School of Engineering. Students select courses in consultation with their supervisor to suit research or career interests.

The Master of Design (MDes) is a 12-month, full-time professional graduate level program that blends critical design thinking, creative practice, and engineering principles within a culture of innovation, creativity and social and sustainable entrepreneurship.

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The course-based MEng program is designed for engineering graduates who want to advance their careers with further education. The MEng degree program is offered for both full- and part-time students (part-time studies are open to domestic students only). In addition to courses in specific technical areas, students take a variety of courses such as technical communications, ethics, and leadership.

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The PhD program is designed for engineering graduates who want to magnify their knowledge and skills through rigorous research practices related to civil, mechanical or electrical engineering. The PhD program requires the completion of required coursework, a qualifying examination, the development and defence of a research thesis proposal, and the completion of a research thesis.


RESEARCH & SUPERVISORS

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows can pursue these and other faculty research and teaching interests (please note that students wishing to undertake research in Manufacturing Engineering can register in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering) :

Civil Engineering

  • Applied Microbiology
  • Biological Treatment of Water and Waste Water
  • Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution
  • Construction Materials
  • Geohazards Assessment and Mitigation
  • Life Cycle Management in Construction
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Structural Design and Strengthening
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Sustainable Urban Development

Electrical Engineering

  • Digital Systems
  • Electromagnetics
  • Materials
  • Microfabrication
  • Photonics
  • Power Electronics
  • Power Systems
  • Radio Frequency (RF) Systems
  • Sensors
  • Wireless Communications

MANUFACTURING Engineering

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Adaptive Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Digitalization
  • Factory Planning
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Production Management

Mechanical Engineering

  • Advanced Materials
  • Biomechanics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Design and Optimization
  • Dynamics and Vibration
  • Mechatronics and Control
  • MEMS / NEMS
  • Thermofluidics

The success of UBC Okanagan’s Engineering Graduate Program depends on exceptional students.

Please touch base with a faculty supervisor before you start the application process. We look forward to hearing about your research interests and career goals.

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Ahmad Al-Dabbagh | Assistant Professor | Engineering | ahmad.aldabbagh@ubc.ca | EME 3233

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Control systems; automation systems; fault diagnosis; cyber security; alarm management
Shahria Alam | Professor | Civil | shahria.alam@ubc.ca | 250.807.9397 | EME4211

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Smart materials; Seismic rehabilitation of steel, concrete, masonry; Seismic analysis and building design
Mohammad Arjmand, PhD | Assistant Professor | Mechanical | mohammad.arjmand@ubc.ca | 250.807.9134 | EME 3207

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Synthesis of Multifunctional Conductive and Magnetic Nanomaterials; Polymer Processing and Forming; Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites; Gas Sensors; 3D Printed Polymer Nanocomposites; Circular Economy and Plastic Recycling
Wouter Bam | Assistant Professor | Manufacturing, School of Engineering | wouter.bam@ubc.ca | EME3271

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Decision support systems; sustainable development; economic complexity; multi-objective optimization; regional development; applied machine learning; industrial policy; circular supply chains; location decisions; global value chains
Lukas Bichler, PhD | Professor | Manufacturing, Mechanical, School of Engineering | lukas.bichler@ubc.ca | 250.807.8816 | EME4223

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Advanced characterization of materials; New alloy development; Manufacturing processes
Joshua Brinkerhoff, PhD | Associate Professor | Engineering, Mechanical | joshua.brinkerhoff@ubc.ca | 250.807.8238 | EME4217

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Computational fluid dynamics; Turbomachinery; Multiphase turbulent flows; Hydrogen; Wind energy; Biofluid mechanics
Anas Chaaban | Assistant Professor | Applied Science, Electrical, School of Engineering | anas.chaaban@ubc.ca | 250.807.9112 | EME 3215

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Network Information Theory; Interference Mitigation; Wireless Communications; Optical Wireless Communications; Coding Theory
Kenneth Chau, PhD, PEng | Associate Professor | Applied Science, Electrical, Engineering, School of Engineering | Kenneth.Chau@ubc.ca | 250.807.8646 | EME3213

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Optics; sensors; wearables; immersive tech; tech entrepreneurship; higher ed change
Qian Chen | Assistant Professor | Civil, School of Engineering | qian.chen@ubc.ca | 250.807.8629 | EME3281

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: • Construction Automation • Building Information Modeling • Supply Chain Integration • Data Analytics • Circular Economy Student opportunities: Dr. Chen is looking to recruit MSc and PhD students in the field of digital construction engineering and construction circular economy. Interested candidates can email Dr. Chen, providing their motivation letter and CV.
Julian Cheng, PhD | Professor | Applied Science, Electrical, School of Engineering | julian.cheng@ubc.ca | 250.807.8800 | EME4277

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Wireless Digital Communications Theory; Optical Wireless Communications Theory; 5G Wireless Networks and Beyond; Robotics Communications; Machine Learning and Deep Learning; Wireless Location Technology
Christopher Collier | Assistant Professor | Electrical, School of Engineering | christopher.collier@ubc.ca | EME3285

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Bio-photonics and bio-optics; Digital microfluidics; Hyperspectral imaging; Lab-on-a-chip systems; Microfludics for agriculture and food; Optofluidic elements; Terahertz spectroscopy
Wilson Eberle | Professor | Electrical, Engineering, School of Engineering | Wilson.Eberle@ubc.ca | 250.807.8630 | EME4257

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Power electronics; High power switching converters; Gate drive techniques
Cigdem Eskicioglu | Professor | Civil | cigdem.eskicioglu@ubc.ca | 250.807.8544 | EME4273; Lab: EME0212

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Wastewater and Sludge Treatment; Pretreatment Technologies for Enhanced Biomethane and Biohydrogen Production from Organic Waste; Side-stream Nutrient Removal; Fate and Transformation of Micropollutants during Biological Treatment Processes; Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Biological Wastewater/Sludge Treatment Processes; Waste Minimization and Resource Recovery
Mahmudur Fatmi | Assistant Professor | Civil | mahmudur.fatmi@ubc.ca | 250.807.8428 | EME3231

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Travel demand forecasting; Transportation and land use interaction; Travel behaviour analysis; Smart and shared mobility; Urban system microsimulation, Activity-based modelling; Transportation and residential emissions and energy modelling; Econometric modelling; Agent-based microsimulation, Survey design and methods
Chen Feng | Associate Professor | Electrical, School of Engineering | chen.feng@ubc.ca | 250-807-8286 | EME4285

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Information and Coding Theory; Blockchain Technology
Suliman Gargoum | Assistant Professor | Civil, Engineering, School of Engineering | suliman.gargoum@ubc.ca | 250-807-8831 | EME3275

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Infrastructure Digitization; Virtual Transportation Infrastructure Management; Automated LiDAR Data Processing Road Safety Analytics; Roadway Design; Smart Cities; Resilient Transportation Infrastructure
Kasun Hewage | Professor | Civil | kasun.hewage@ubc.ca | 250.807.8176 | EME4225

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Lifecycle assessment of construction products and processes; Waste management in construction; Energy based sustainability analysis in infrastructure projects; Construction productivity and safety; Human factors and information technology in construction; Construction process optimization
Jonathan Holzman | Professor | Electrical | Jonathan.Holzman@ubc.ca | 250.807.8798 | EME4259

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Photonic device technologies; terahertz technologies; applications to free-space optical (wireless) systems; applications to lab-on-a-chip systems.
Jahangir Hossain | Professor | Electrical | jahangir.hossain@ubc.ca | 250.807.9862 | EME4265

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Cooperative communication systems; Cognitive radio systems; Hierarchical and multidimensional modulations
Thomas Johnson | Associate Professor | Electrical | thomas.johnson@ubc.ca

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Radio frequency power amplifiers; RF power sources; Binary time encoders for switch-mode power amplifiers
Sina Kheirkhah | Associate Professor (Tenure) | Mechanical | sina.kheirkhah@ubc.ca | 250.807.9428 | EME4233

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Thermo-acoustic Instabilities; Turbulent Combustion Science; Laser-based Diagnostics for Thermo-fluids
Alyse Kiesser (formally Hawley), PhD | Assistant Professor | Civil, Engineering, School of Engineering | alysekh@mail.ubc.ca | 250.807.8215 | EME3273

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Systems Ecology; Big Data Science; Microbial Metabolic Interactions; Natural and Engineered Microbial Ecosystem; Multi-omics (DNA, RNA and protein sequencing).
Sunny Li | Professor | Applied Science, Mechanical, School of Engineering | sunny.li@ubc.ca | 250.807.9578 | EME3235

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Enhanced Heat Transfer; Multiphase Flows; Aerosol (Airborne) Transmission; Electronics Cooling; Thermal-fluidics in Sustainable Energy Systems
Jian Liu | Associate Professor (Tenure) | Mechanical | jliu13@mail.ubc.ca | 250.807.8708 | EME3223

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Advanced nanofabrication; Nanomaterials and nanotechnology; Energy storage systems; Next-generation batteries
Zheng Liu, PhD | Professor | Applied Science, Engineering | zheng.liu@ubc.ca | 250.807.9970 | EME4205

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Intelligent sensing, measurement, and instrumentation; Diagnostics, prognostics, and health management; Predictive maintenance; Digital twin; Computational intelligence and data/information fusion; Non-destructive testing & Evaluation; Machine/computer vision; Data analytics and machine learning.
Gordon Lovegrove | Associate Professor | Civil | gord.lovegrove@ubc.ca | 250.807.8717 | EME4267

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: SMARTer Growth; Sustainable community planning & design; Sustainable Transport & Safety; Hydrail powered, zero-emission regional passenger & freight rail; Affordable housing & CoHousing
Loïc Markley | Associate Professor | Electrical, Engineering, School of Engineering | loic.markley@ubc.ca | 250.807.9590 | EME 4207

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Metamaterials; Antennas and Antenna Arrays; Passive Microwave Circuits
Abbas Milani | Professor | Mechanical, School of Engineering | abbas.milani@ubc.ca | 250.807.9652 | EME4203

Graduate student supervisor. Only considering applications with exceptional academic record.


Research Interests: Textile Composites/Biocomposites; Materials Constitutive Relations; Finite Element Modelling; Robust Inverse Methods; Material Selection for End-of-Life Design Strategies; Multiple Criteria Decision Making; Design and Analysis of Computer & Physical Experiments; Surrogate Models for Process Optimization; Industry 5.0
Babak Mohamadpour Tosarkani | Assistant Professor | Manufacturing | babak.tosarkani@ubc.ca | 250.807.8048 | EME3269

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Operations & Supply Chain Management; Life Cycle Assessment & Circular Economy; Project Risk Management; Process Design & Simulation; Strategic Sustainable Development.
Hadi Mohammadi | Associate Professor | Mechanical, School of Engineering | hadi.mohammadi@ubc.ca | 250.807.9920 | EME4209

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Major: Prosthetic Heart Valves! Mechanical Engineering: Linear and Nonlinear Mechanical Vibrations Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Methods Biomedical Engineering: Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology Atherosclerosis Articular Cartilage Mechanobiology and Osteoarthritis Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics Mechanical Vibrations on Human Performance
Apurva Narayan | Affiliate Professor | Computer Science, Data Science | apurva.narayan@ubc.ca

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Artificial intelligence/machine learning with emphasis on explainable AI/ML and quantum machine learning; data mining; data analytics, safety and security of cyber physical systems; software engineering; graph theoretic analysis of complex systems; decision making under uncertainty.
Stephen O'Leary | Professor | Electrical | stephen.oleary@ubc.ca | 250.807.8091 | EME4279

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Wide band gap III-V semiconductors; Disordered semiconductors; Microelectronic circuits
Sepideh Pakpour | Assistant Professor | Mechanical | sepideh.pakpour@ubc.ca | 250.807.9103 | EME3217

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Engineering the human microbiome; Advanced statistical methods for analysis of big data (health sciences); Biology of built environment
Nicolás Peleato | Assistant Professor | Civil | nicolas.peleato@ubc.ca | 250.807.8852 | EME3205

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Evaluation of drinking water treatment processes; Source water quality assessment; Integrated data analysis and machine learning pertaining to water quality
Ahmad Rteil | Assistant Professor (Tenure) | Civil, School of Engineering | ahmad.rteil@ubc.ca | 250.807.9626 | EME 3237

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Study the effect of concrete deterioration and steel corrosion on the behaviour of concrete structures; Repair and strengthening existing structures using composite materials (FRP, FRCM, TRM); Study post-consumer waste products in concrete
Rehan Sadiq | Professor | Civil | Rehan.Sadiq@ubc.ca | 250.807.9013 | EME4249

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Water Supply Systems; Infrastructure Management; Environmental Risk Analysis; Lifecycle Thinking; Water-Energy Nexus of Built Environment.
Dimitry Sediako (On Leave) | Professor | Manufacturing, Mechanical | dimitry.sediako@ubc.ca | 250.807.8714 | EME3225

Graduate student supervisor. Enrollment of new graduate students for 2023 is currently on hold.


Research Interests: Stress analysis in metal castings, components, and joints; Solidification, phase evolution and transformation; Lightweight alloy development for automotive and aerospace industries; Phase and structural transformation in metals; Material properties - ferrous and lightweight alloys and metal matrix composites; Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys: casting, heat treatment, and forming technologies; Thermal dynamics, heat transfer in metallurgical engineering.
Rudolf Seethaler | Associate Professor | Mechanical | rudolf.seethaler@ubc.ca | 250.807.8801 | EME4255

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Mechatronics for automobiles; sensor less control of piezoelectric actuators, machine tool process control; optimisation of carbon nanotube reinforced composite materials
Sumi Siddiqua | Professor | Civil | sumi.siddiqua@ubc.ca | 250.807.9863 | EME4281

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Behaviour of unsaturated clay; Chemical and biological treatment of problematic soils; Underground nuclear waste disposal modeling
Dwayne Tannant | Professor | Civil, Engineering | dwayne.tannant@ubc.ca | 250.807.8067 | EME 4263

Graduate student supervisor. Not accepting any new graduate students or visiting students starting 2024.


Research Interests: Geotechnical Engineering; Geohazards; Rock Support; Rockfall Mitigation; Excavations in Rock
Lisa Tobber | Assistant Professor | Civil, School of Engineering | ltobber@mail.ubc.ca

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Structural engineering; tall buildings; seismic design of precast concrete; disaster resilient buildings; reinforced concrete buildings
Alexander R. Uhl | Assistant Professor | Electrical, Mechanical | alexander.uhl@ubc.ca | 250-807-8930 | EME4229

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Solar energy conversion; Photovoltaics; Solar fuels; Thin film semiconductors
Klaske van Heusden | Assistant Professor | Mechanical, School of Engineering | klaske.vanheusden@ubc.ca | 250.807.8596 | EME 4215

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Data-driven and learning control; system identification; control of robotics and mechatronic systems; emerging applications in agriculture and health care
Liwei Wang | Associate Professor | Electrical | liwei.wang@ubc.ca | 250.807.8137 | EME4213

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: Electric Power Systems; High Power Electronics; HVDC and FACTS Systems; Electrical Machines and Drives; Real-time Simulation
Mohammad Hossein Zarifi | Associate Professor | Electrical | mohammad.zarifi@ubc.ca | 250.807.8874 | EME3221

Graduate student supervisor


Research Interests: State of the art sensors focusing on microwave resonators; High-speed and low-power analog circuit design; Analog-to-digital converters for a variety of applications

STUDENTS & THESES

Internships

The internship stream is one of two options available for the MEng program. This stream begins with 12 months of coursework where you will complete all your credit requirements for your master’s degree. Following your academic terms, you will then participate in an internship facilitated by the UBC Applied Science Co-op Program.

Meet Our Students

The Engineering Graduate Students Society (EGSS) keeps members up to date on club activities, organizes academic and recreational events, and conveys student issues to the School of Engineering. Find out more on the EGSS’s Facebook page.

Theses and Dissertations

Search all UBC School of Engineering student publications at cIRcle, the University’s digital repository for research and teaching materials.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to UBC graduate programs is competitive. Applicants must meet the following criteria.

Master of Applied Science Applicants (MASc)

Domestic students admitted to the MASc degree will normally possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related area, with a minimum GPA of B+ (76–79%).

MASTER OF ENGINEERING APPLICANTS (MENG)

Domestic students admitted to the MEng degree will normally possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related area with a minimum GPA of B+ (76–79%).

Doctoral Applicants (PhD)

Admission to the PhD program for domestic students requires the completion of a thesis-based master’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Students are also required to meet the minimum standards specified for admission by the UBC Okanagan’s College of Graduate Studies.

 

MORE INFORMATION

For program requirements, use the following links to the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar; the calendar is a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services and academic policies at the University of British Columbia: MASc | MEng | PhD.*

* In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.

For additional information please contact:

engineering.graduate@ubc.ca

Master of Applied Science Applicants (MASc)

International students admitted to the MASc degree will normally possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related area, with a minimum GPA of B+ (76–79%). See below for English Language Proficiency requirements.

Master of Engineering Applicants (MEng)

Full-time international students admitted to the MEng degree will normally possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related area with a minimum GPA of B+ (76–79%). Part-time MEng studies are open to domestic students only. See below for English Language Proficiency requirements.

Doctoral Applicants (PhD)

Admission to the PhD program for international students will normally require the completion of a thesis-based master’s degree in Engineering or a related field. In special circumstances, students who demonstrate exceptional research ability may apply directly to the PhD program upon completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering. See below for English Language Proficiency requirements.

In exceptional cases, applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the Engineering Graduate Program committee and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

MORE INFORMATION

For program requirements, use the following links to the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar; the calendar is a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services and academic policies at the University of British Columbia: MASc | MEng | PhD.*

* In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide English Language Proficiency. Test scores must have been taken within the last 24 months. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants are:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): The School of Engineering requires a minimum overall score of 92, with minimum scores of 22 in Reading & Listening and 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 550 (paper version). The TOEFL institution code is 0965.
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual component score less than 6.0.

Required Grades and Credential Guide

Grades and degree credentials required by UBC vary by country. Search the Required Grades and Credential Guide—a guide to assist international students in estimating their eligibility.

International Advisors

An international student advisor can answer questions about immigration, medical insurance and the transition to UBC’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC. Visit the International Programs and Services website to meet the team.

For additional information please contact:

Shannon Hohl
Graduate Advisor
engineering.graduate@ubc.ca


Tuition & Funding

UBC Okanagan’s tuition and fees compare favourably with universities of the same high calibre.

Tuition

Tuition amounts presented here are estimates only and all fees are subject to change. For official tuition and fee information, use the following links to the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar; the calendar is a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services and academic policies at the University of British Columbia: Standard Master’s Degree | MEng | Doctoral.

Program Schedule Domestic (per year) International (per year)
MASc Full-time $5,197.59 $9131.31
MEng Full-time
Part-time
$6,317.52
$3,722.94
$21,898.95
N/A
PhD Full-time $5,197.59 $9,131.31

Tuition is paid three times a year, on the first day of each term: Winter Term 1 (September), Winter Term 2 (January), and Summer Term (May).

Funding Opportunities

The School of Engineering has a number of graduate research assistantships (RA) and teaching assistantships (TA) available. Talk to your supervisor about research grants, as well as award and scholarship opportunities.

Once admitted, the School of Engineering tops up major scholarship holders. This incentive is a way to provide competitive funding to attract high quality students.

Teaching Assistantships (TA):

Providing financial support, TAs allow graduate students to develop skills in teaching, supervision, facilitation and student assessment. TAs may lead seminars, help teach undergraduate courses, or assist in student evaluations and marking. TAs are mentored both from their supervisor and via the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Research Assistantships (RA):

As a paid research assistant, RA students assist their supervisor or other researchers in conducting high-level research, which often contributes to the student’s thesis. RAs are typically funded by the supervisor’s external grants, contracts or other sources of funding.

College of graduate studies awards & scholarships

UBC Awards

The College of Graduate Studies administers merit-based graduate awards at the Okanagan campus. The College manages a number of award competitions each year and administers payment of all internal awards and selected external awards.

External Awards

All prospective graduate students (Domestic and International) should explore and apply for external awards and fellowships, including awards offered by Canada’s three research councils: CIHRNSERC and SSHRC.

Graduate scholarships and awards may also be available from foundations, private companies or foreign governments (check with your country’s education authority).


HOW TO APPLY

Find a Supervisor

Admission to the MASc and PhD degree programs requires the support of a research supervisor as well as meeting program-specific criteria for admission requirements. Please contact our faculty before starting your application.

MEng candidates do not have to contact a professor before applying.

A complete application package will contain:

  • Statement of intent or purpose
  • Online application and application fee
  • Unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended are required for the application package. However, if admitted, the student must submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies
  • English language test (for non-native speakers of English)
  • CV or resumé
  • Two reference forms or letters

Applying takes time. We recommend you start your application two months in advance.

Please note that the M.Eng application deadline is for September admittance only.

For full consideration students should submit all application materials by the following:

Intake Application Deadline
Domestic applicants
September May 22
January September 22
May January 22
International applicants
September January 31
January June 1
May October 1

UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. At the School of Engineering on UBC’s Okanagan campus, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally respected university while studying in a close-knit learning community.

DYNAMIC CITY

UBC’s Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of about 150,000 people—the fourth fastest growing population in Canada. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business.

More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the top 10 busiest airports in Canada.

UBC Okanagan is situated within the First Nations territory of the Okanagan Nation, whose spirit of stewardship for the land is reflected in the university’s respect for sustainability.

NATURAL BEAUTY

A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards and orchards, and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan Valley features sweeping stretches of lakeside and endless mountain trails for biking and hiking.

Check out this 360-degree video: Kelowna From Above.*

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CAMPUS HOUSING

Full-time UBC Okanagan students can live in residence, which offers modern living with easy access to academic and personal support. Residences are surrounded by hiking and biking trails, plus panoramic views of the campus and valley.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

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Clubs: Make friends with similar interests, stay informed, and organize or participate in academic and recreational events in the Engineering Graduate Students Society.

Events: Various orientations help graduate students to explore, discover and learn about the School of Engineering, UBC Okanagan, and living in the Okanagan Valley.

Stay active: Take advantage of the many opportunities to get involved and play—from workout space in the new Hangar Fitness and Wellness Centre and our 1,561 square-metre gymnasium, to athletic courts, intramurals, fitness classes and nationally ranked varsity athletics. Have a ball in Sports and Recreation.

Relax: The Graduate Collegium is a gathering place where grad students can hang out, eat lunch, spend time with their fellow students, and attend or host special events. The lounge-style room is open seven days and week and is outfitted with comfortable furniture, kitchen facilities, and individual and group-work spaces.

College of Graduate Studies: Your hub for administrative support and such things as graduate workshops for professional development and for assisting you from the admissions process through to your graduation.

Centre for Scholarly Communication: Supports graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, and faculty in disseminating their research. The Library’s CSC provides one-on-one consultations and workshops, including writing support for theses, dissertations, journal articles, and grant proposals.

Centre for Teaching and Learning: Provides support related to teaching, TA training, and use of technology in educational programming.

Learn more about graduate student resources and support.

Career Development

With a master’s or doctoral degree from UBC’s School of Engineering, graduates are well-positioned to meet the requirements for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC).

The licensing and regulatory body responsible for BC’s professional engineers and geoscientists, APEGBC is charged with protecting public safety in BC by setting and maintaining high standards of professional practice and ethical conduct for its members and licensees.

Member benefits include professional development and employment resources.

Career Services

Map out your future and prepare to hit the ground running with resources and services provided by the Advising & Involvement Centre.

Tell your story with resumé and cover-letter strategies, and search Work Study jobs for experience relevant to your degree and career goals. You can also book an appointment to meet one-on-one with our career advisor.

alumni UBC

alumni UBC is a member-driven association that offers a variety of lifetime programming and communications to enrich the lives of UBC graduates.

The ‘Your Next Step’ program offers webinars, speaker series and professional development sessions. It is designed to provide advice, tips and resources in areas of career development to graduates for life after university.

Realize the promise of a global community with shared ambition for a better world and an exceptional UBC.