Overview

The Engineering Foundations programme from Douglas College provides the courses for first-year engineering, including chemistry, physics and calculus. Small class sizes mean you’ll get lots of one-on-one time with instructors plus opportunities to get to know your classmates and work together in teams.

This Douglas College programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 14.0101 for students applying for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024. Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Job opportunities

Over 15,700 combined job openings in Information Systems Analysis, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Physics and more are expected in B.C. for the next ten years.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Linear Algebra

Mechanics

Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics

Chemistry for Engineering

Engineering Graphics and Design

Professional Communication for Engineering Students

Chemical Energetics and Dynamics

Engineering and Technology in Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

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For domestic students applications close online at 4:00pm the Friday before the start of each semester.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

41 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Westminster, Canada

Disciplines

Engineering Management View 24 other Bachelors in Engineering Management 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

General College Admission Requirements

English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution

Physics 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution

Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution

Precalculus 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution

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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

30720 CAD / year

≈ 30720 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7740 CAD / year

≈ 7740 CAD / year

Living costs

New Westminster

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

New Westminster

Funding

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