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Diploma of Engineering Transfer
- Vancouver, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year certificate equal to the first year of engineering at UBC.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Engineering Transfer. Apply concepts related to forty to forty-two credits over a regular two-semester year: introduction to engineering in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Further study (transfer to second-year engineering at UBC and other BC engineering schools)
Curriculum
- Forty to forty-two credits over a regular two-semester year: introduction to engineering
- Control systems and sustainable engineering design
- Engineering mechanics
- Physics with calculus
- Calculus II
- Linear systems and linear algebra
- And advanced written communications.
Entry requirements
Academic
- BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants
- Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies)
- Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab
- Early Childhood Education and Education Assistant add references
- A criminal record check
- Engineering Transfer requires Precalculus 12 (B) or equivalent
- Langara sets no general minimum grade
- Programme-specific grades and prerequisites are on each programme Admissions tab (e.g. A minimum C grade in some post-secondary courses
- 2.00 cumulative GPA if 24+ post-secondary credits attempted for business diplomas).
Accepted academic background
BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants, Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies), Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab, Early Childhood Education and Education Assistant add references, A criminal record check, Engineering Transfer requires Precalculus 12 (B) or equivalent.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 56
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the general admission
- Programme (Admissions tab) and English requirements and the deadline: Spring Sept 30
- Summer Jan 31
- Fall May 31
- Some programmes close earlier. Apply online through EducationPlanner BC and pay the 155 CAD international application fee. Send transcripts and supporting documents. Accept the Offer of Admission and pay the non-refundable international student deposit
- Applied to tuition. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) after the deposit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,432 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | West 49th Avenue Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Science and Engineering |
| Department | Engineering Transfer |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,432 CAD per year. The application fee is $155 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 110.