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Certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering
Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo Campus, Canada
Intake
Sep 2023
PG Work Permit
CAD 29506
Tuition Fee (CAD)
CAD 150
Application Fee
8 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Engineering Foundations certificate acts as a bridge for students to obtain their degree at UBC, SFU, and UVIC Engineering programs. Graduates of VIU’s engineering transfer program gain guaranteed acceptance into second year at UBC, SFU, and UVIC Engineering programs if they meet the required GPA.
The Certificate in Engineering Program
The Engineering Certificate program prepares students to transfer into the University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus (UBC-V), the University of Victoria (UVic), or Simon Fraser University - Burnaby Campus (SFU-B) engineering in their second year. This program contains the first-year core courses required from each of these institutions including physics, chemistry, engineering design, computer programming, mathematics, and communication skills. Upon successful completion, graduates who complete the entire Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate program curriculum are:
- Guaranteed admittance into 2nd year Engineering at UBC-V if program completed within 8-months and with a minimum required GPA.
- Guaranteed admittance into 2nd year Engineering at UVic with a minimum required GPA and grade in each curriculum course.
- Guaranteed admittance into 2nd year Engineering at SFU-B if program completed within 16-months and with a minimum required GPA.
- Placed in a common pool with all students (regardless of first-year institution), for competitive entry into their 2nd year engineering program choice at UBC-V, UVic, or SFU-B. Average GPA for entry into a specific engineering program at UBC-V, UVic, or SFU-B changes each year depending on the number of students applying and the number of seats available.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 60.0 Minimum Reading - 60.0 Minimum Writing - 60.0 Minimum Speaking - 60.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Minimum “C” in English 12, and minimum “C” in either Mathematics 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, or equivalent.
- Note: Students who do not meet the minimum "C" grade in English 12 and minimum "C" grade in either Mathematics 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 prerequisites for this program can write an assessment test.
- Mature Student Category: 19 years of age (or will turn 19 during the first two months of the program).
All Programs
Intake
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
10m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
10m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
10m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
29506
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 150
Application Fee
(CAD)
11400 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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