Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering programme at the University of British Columbia provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire production cycle, from initial design to final delivery. This curriculum integrates traditional academic instruction with hands-on laboratory work to develop essential analytical and practical engineering skills. Students explore the evolving landscape of modern industry, focusing on digitalisation, autonomous systems, and sustainable practices.

Why Manufacturing Engineering at the University of British Columbia?

Students at the Okanagan campus benefit from a close-knit learning community while accessing the resources of a globally ranked institution. The School of Engineering offers state-of-the-art facilities where undergraduates can participate in meaningful research alongside renowned professors. These experts lead advancements in areas such as adaptive robotics, factory planning, and advanced composites, ensuring the curriculum remains at the forefront of the field.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 63654 per year
National fee: CAD 7498 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers fundamental engineering principles before moving into specialised manufacturing topics. Modules may include:

Sustainable Engineering Design
Matter and Energy
Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves
Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
Production Systems Management
Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation
Industrial Automation
Factory Planning
Digital Enterprise

Careers with Manufacturing Engineering

Graduates from the University of British Columbia are highly regarded by global employers across diverse industrial sectors. The programme prepares individuals for technical and leadership roles focused on optimising production and developing innovative hardware solutions. Potential career paths include:

Manufacturing Process Engineer
Control and Instrumentation Specialist
Quality Control Specialist
Product Design Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Systems Analysis Engineer
Maintenance Manager
Operations Engineer
Thermal Systems Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied Sciences

Sustainable Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering at the UBC Okanagan campus.

Design and Manufacturing Engineering Project

Industrial Automation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kelowna, Canada

Disciplines

Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 25 other Bachelors in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For your application to be considered, you’ll need to do three things:

Meet general requirements (e.g., graduate from secondary school)

Demonstrate a certain level of English competency

Meet specific requirements for the degree you’re applying to.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

63654 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7498 CAD / year

≈ 7498 CAD / year

Living costs

Kelowna

Canada

1296 - 1928 CAD / month

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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English requirements

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