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Bachelor of Environmental Engineering in Joint UNBC and UBC
University of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George, Canada
- 4.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Joint UNBC and UBC environmental engineering degree taught in Prince George and Vancouver.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Environmental Engineering in Joint UNBC and UBC. Strengthen technical analysis
- engineering problem solving
- and evaluation of design trade-offs through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Environmental engineer
- pollution control engineer
- municipal engineer
- water resources engineer
- reclamation engineer
Curriculum
- 162-credit programme of about 4.5 years. UNBC years 1-2 cover mathematics
- biology
- chemistry
- environmental science
- engineering design
- physics and computing
- years 3-4 at UBC cover soil mechanics
- fluid mechanics and engineering hydrology
- the final UNBC semester covers professional practice
- environmental law and a capstone design project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation or recognised post-secondary study
- assessed against BC high school admission standards through country-specific requirements (or a General Certificate of Education equivalent)
- plus the required high school course equivalencies; UNBC English language requirement unless exempt; competitive entry for Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Education and Social Work; transfer applicants need 15 transferable credit hours and a 2.0 GPA on the most recent 30 credits.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation or recognised post-secondary study (country-specific requirements)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 125
- PTE Academic 65
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,529 - $32,116 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $55,270 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 162 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | UNBC offers scholarships and awards for eligible international undergraduates and graduate students. Selection may depend on academic merit, leadership and financial need; application deadlines and eligible programs vary. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,529 - $32,116 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $55,270 CAD. The estimated living cost is $19,785 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125, PTE Academic 65, IELTS 6.5.