The Department of Mechanical Engineering is part of UBC Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. For a statement of our mission statement and mandate, and plans for future development, take a look at our Vision, Mission, and Goals.
Highlights and History
The Department has a long and successful history of teaching, research, and collaboration with industry and science, and some of the highlights of the past few years can be seen in these sections:
For a more in-depth look at the history of Mechanical Engineering at UBC, look at Discovery By Design, a history of the Department and its activities, successes, and influences throughout the last century. You could also try the UBC Archives for more information about Engineering and Applied Science faculty at UBC.
Career Opportunities
If you’re interested in working for the Department or doing co-operative research, please see the following pages for open positions in our faculty and staff, and for opportunities for visiting researchers and professors.
