Geological engineers assess the physical landscapes where dams, mines, roads, pipelines, railways, forestry, and other extractive operations are planned. Geological Engineering prepares you for an exciting career that often involves travel and on-site investigations in far-flung locales, as well as exposure to state-of-the-art engineering tools.

Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 45,684 / Total
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Geological Engineering
About
Disciplines
Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering)
Requirements
Entry Requirements
English-language requirements
English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.
General admission requirements
- Graduation from high school
- Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
- At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.
Degree-specific requirements: Applied Science (Engineering)
Grade 12
- A Grade 12 English
- A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
- A Grade 12 Chemistry
- A Grade 12 Physics
Grade 11
- A Grade 11 Chemistry
- A Grade 11 Physics
Related courses
The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.
- Language Arts
- Mathematics and Computation
- Sciences
English Requirements
- PTEMin 65
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 90
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
45,684 / total
Geological Engineering

University of British Columbia
Canada, Vancouver
