Not all UBC Engineering journeys start at UBC!
There are 9 UBC parter colleges and universities that offer the Engineering Transfer Program. This program appeals to students who:
- Might not have the grades to get into UBC
- Want to study closer to home for first year for social or economic reasons
- Are looking for a smaller campus environment as they make the transition from high school to university
Students complete their first academic year at the partner institution. A GPA of 2.8 will guarantee placement in second-year engineering at UBC Okanagan and a GPA of 3.1 will guarantee placement at UBC Vancouver.
One of UBC’s highly acclaimed structural engineering professors, Dr.Lisa Tobber, got her start in a transfer program at Kwantlen. She graduated at the top of her class, transferred to UBC and, as she says, “did an undergraduate research project with a professor in structural engineering that got me hooked on my current area of focus.” Dr. Tobber is currently leading a research team to design buildings capable of withstanding earthquakes.
Check out the details in THIS LINK.
We are happy to share the following resources with you:
- A web page outlining transfer options
- Details about UBC’s Engineering Transfer Program
- A video on the Engineering Transfer Program
Best wishes always.