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Master of Wood Engineering
University of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's degree in engineering with wood as a building material and a final project.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Analyze advanced concepts in Wood Engineering
- Apply research and professional methods
- and communicate evidence-based solutions. Suggested learning areas: Core courses (24 credits): wood as a building material
- Wood design I
- Envelope design.
Career outcomes
- Graduate Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Coordinator
Curriculum
- Core courses (24 credits): wood as a building material
- Wood design I and II
- Envelope design
- Project design II
- Prefabrication and digital manufacturing
- and a 6-credit Master of Engineering Project (ENGR 731)
- Plus two electives such as acoustics
- CAD/BIM
- Seismic design or finite element analysis. Requires a four-year civil engineering bachelor's degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with a B average (3.00) in third- and fourth-year courses (domestic standard
- International credentials are assessed on the final two years by country)
- Statement of interest and references
- A faculty supervisor for thesis programmes
- UNBC English language requirement unless exempt
- Some programmes require more.
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements
- Intakes and deadlines ( Find a supervisor where the programme requires one ( Apply online at and pay the 153 CAD fee. Upload documents per (transcripts
- Referees
- English proof). If admitted
- Pay the 1
- 500 CAD graduate admission deposit (credited to tuition. MBA adds 2
- 000 CAD). Receive the Letter of Admission to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,979 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $153 CAD |
| Deposit | $23,448 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering |
| Department | Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30,27 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $8,979 CAD per year. The application fee is $153 CAD. The deposit is $23,448 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,420 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135, IELTS 7.

