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Applied Science (Engineering) at UBC Okanagan
Innovative research. Integrated project-based learning.
UBC Okanagan’s Applied Science program is among the fastest growing engineering programs in Canada. With four degree options to choose from that focus on research and project-based learning, you will open the door to in-demand careers and be a part of global solutions.
World-class facilities
The engineering program on UBC’s Okanagan campus has state-of-the-art new facilities for teaching and research, including undergraduate laboratories and research labs.
Get a glimpse of life as an undergraduate student at UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science by reading our student and faculty stories, and find out whether one of their degrees will be right for you too.
Among the fastest growing engineering programs in Canada.
Explore your program options
The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary, project-based learning. Our world-class faculty and researchers are committed to an instructional approach that is varied, experiential, and engaging. Our close-knit, student-centred program affords high levels of student-professor interaction and collaborations.
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Okanagan
Civil Engineering
In Civil Engineering, you’ll build a solid foundation, from the ground up – from soil mechanics and foundation engineering, to the design of structures, roads and transportation networks, river and flood management systems, construction management an...
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Manufacturing Engineering
Important notice: The Manufacturing Engineering program is currently not accepting new students. Contact UBC Okanagan's School of Engineering for questions at soe.advising@ubc.ca.
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Electrical Engineering
Study at the cutting-edge of technology and be part of global solutions related to energy conservation, power grids, communications networks, and intelligent products. You’ll be solidly schooled from the ground up before studying modern topics in ele...
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Mechanical Engineering
Investigate practical, hands-on ways of creating and improving physical systems to meet the demand of modern industries, from aircraft and energy systems to biomedical, mechatronics, and manufacturing.
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Joses Akampurira | BASc in Civil Engineering
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The first step to becoming a student in the Faculty of Applied Sciences is to create an account. From there, you can register for a campus tour of the Okanagan campus, attend an online info session, and be the first to receive important UBC updates.
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