Make Things Happen at UBC Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing engineering is at the heart of making things happen. It combines principles from mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering to create efficient, sustainable manufacturing processes. Choosing a career in manufacturing means positioning yourself at the heart of industries that shape our world.

Studying manufacturing engineering allows you to drive innovation and creativity, improving everyday products and processes. This multidisciplinary field intersects with robotics, AI, materials science, and biotechnology, offering diverse career paths and global opportunities.

As a manufacturing engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impacts, enhancing economic growth, and contributing to efficient, high-quality production methods that are essential in our global economy.

 

Future Students

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As a Manufacturing Engineering student, you will engage in multidisciplinary learning, drive innovation in product and process development, and join a thriving industry worth over $750 billion. Our one-of-a-kind accredited program offers hands-on experiences, transforming ideas into tangible solutions across diverse fields such as aerospace, energy, and biomedical devices. Take charge of solving emerging global challenges and lead the way in sustainability within manufacturing, helping to bring about positive change.

FUTURE STUDENTS

Current Students

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At UBC Manufacturing Engineering, our students lead innovation and drive change. With world-class resources, expert educators, and hands-on learning, they engineer solutions for a better world. From designing advanced manufacturing systems to mastering digital modelling and controlling machinery, our students shape the future of the industry.

Explore how UBC Manufacturing Engineering prepares tomorrow’s leaders.

current students

Student Experience 

At UBC Manufacturing Engineering, you'll thrive in a vibrant and inclusive student community. Build meaningful relationships with peers and find mentors among our dedicated faculty. Enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative learning environment, and abundant extracurricular opportunities—from design teams to student clubs and study abroad experiences—to enrich your educational journey.

Student Experience

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