The School of Engineering is an integral part of the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC. It comprises award-winning faculty and researchers, staff, and students, all engaged in a close-knit, inclusive learning environment with strong links to industry and government.

Undergraduate Program
Our common-core, design-from-the-start curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary, project-based approaches to learning.
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Graduate Program
At the graduate level, students focus on advanced project learning, whether in professional upgrading (MEng) or world-class research (MASc and PhD).
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Research
The School of Engineering supports an intensive research environment within Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Featured Research News
New ways to reduce opioid abuse
New research at the UBC’s Okanagan campus, Harvard Medical School and the University of Texas is exploring the role nanotechnologies can play in reducing opioid abuse.
UBC engineers work to protect ecosystems
Working with Bow River stakeholders in the Calgary area, UBC Okanagan researchers are investigating ways to reduce the negative impact of construction on sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
NEWS
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- New tool removes chemotherapy drugs from water systems
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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
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