University of British Columbia Okanagan

British Columbia

Canada

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering program at UBC Okanagan provides a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering, covering the planning, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures and public works. Offered by the School of Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science, the program emphasizes a blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications. Students begin with project-based team learning to develop foundational engineering skills and culminate their studies with an Engineering Capstone Design Project in their fourth year, addressing real-world engineering problems.

Location

2329 West Mall, Vancouver

Website

https://you.ubc.ca/apply-ubc/

Median Salary

$63,000

Ranking

#35

US World and News Report

#40

The World University Rankings

#38

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

81.2%

Yield Rate

48%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarships

International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) (CAD 17,500) - Valued between $10,000 and $25,000 per year for the 2026/2027 cycle, renewable for up to three additional years. Automatic consideration if applying by November 17, 2026.; Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award (CAD 17,500) - Valued between $10,000 and $25,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year, a one-time entrance scholarship. Automatic consideration if applying by January 15, 2027.; UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award (CAD 5,000) - Applied to first-year tuition for international students who list a UBC Okanagan degree as their first choice.; President's Entrance Scholarship (PES) (CAD 4,000) - Recognizes academic excellence in secondary school. Students with a final admission average of 95% or higher receive $4,000 and guaranteed housing.; President's Entrance Scholarship (PES) (CAD 2,000) - Recognizes academic excellence in secondary school. Students with a final admission average of 86% or higher receive $2,000 and guaranteed housing.; President's Entrance Scholarship (PES) (CAD 1,000) - Recognizes academic excellence in secondary school. Students with a final admission average of 80% or higher receive $1,000.; Major Entrance Scholarships - For students entering from secondary school or college/university, nominated by their school.; Trek Excellence Scholarship (CAD 2,000) - Up to $2,000 for college/university transfer students with a final GPA of 3.8 on at least 27 transferable credit hours.; UBC Okanagan Travel Subsidy (CAD 500) - For students from outside the Central Okanagan Region to help with moving and travel costs.; Guenther Felix Sanders Scholarship (Putnam competition) (CAD 250) - For undergraduate students who finish within the top 200 participants in a Putnam competition.; Guenther Felix Sanders Scholarship (Knights Pythias) (CAD 2,200) - Scholarships totaling $2,200 for students affiliated with the Knights Pythias in British Columbia, preferably honouring or majoring in mathematics or applied science.; Need-based grants - The UBC Board of Governors has a policy that no domestic student should be prevented from attending UBC for financial reasons alone.; Departmental awards - The Mathematics department offers scholarships to students with scholarship eligibility (75% average and no failed courses). No application is generally necessary.

UBC Okanagan Dean of Arts Scholarship
UBC Okanagan Alumni Association Scholarship
UBC Okanagan Dean of Engineering Scholarship
UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering Scholarship
UBC Okanagan President's Scholarship
Need-based grants
Departmental awards
Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award
International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES)
International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)
Outstanding International Student Award
Fipke Foundation Award
UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award
UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award
Outstanding International Student Award (OIS)
Trek Excellence Scholarship
UBC Okanagan Travel Subsidy
UBC Bursary Program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Undergraduate Student Research Award (NSERC USRA)
Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Award
UBC Okanagan President's Entrance Scholarship
UBC International Scholars Program awards
Presidential Scholars Awards, UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards, or the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award
Presidential Scholars Awards
UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards
Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award
President's Entrance Scholarship (PES)
Automatic Tuition Deferral
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)
Major Entrance Scholarships
Guenther Felix Sanders Scholarship (Putnam competition)
Guenther Felix Sanders Scholarship (Knights Pythias)