Tours

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Want to learn more about learning and research at UBC Mechanical Engineering by touring our Vancouver campus buildings and facilities? Find the details for upcoming in-person tours, as well as our self-guided online tour below.

Department Tours

Undergraduate Learning Spaces Tour

Are you a First-year Engineering or Science student curious about the UBC Mechanical Engineering program? Join us for a quick 30-minute introduction to several of our key undergraduate learning and technical spaces, including our undergraduate lab, MakerSpace and Machine Shop! Talk to our tour leaders who are current mechanical engineering students, and ask about what the program is like.

When: Thursday, 14 November 2024, 12:30-1 pm
RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cO7O4BZDM5hBMNg

Can’t make this one? We hope to offer this tour on a monthly basis, so stay tuned for upcoming dates!

High School & Group Tours

We are excited to share the creative and dynamic world of engineering with youth, and can arrange tours of our learning and research spaces for high-school classes or youth organizations!

If you would like to arrange a session for a large group, please contact us at communications@mech.ubc.ca.

Public Tours

We occasionally offer longer public tours throughout the year to introduce prospective students and members of the public to our facilities and research at UBC Vancouver! Check back for details on upcoming dates.

Unfortunately we are unable to arrange in-person private tours for individuals at this time.   

Self-Guided Virtual Tour

Can’t make an in-person tour? Check out our self-guided virtual tour of the Mechanical Engineering student workspaces, support services, community spaces, and featured labs!

Outreach

In addition to tours, the Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts outreach to promote STEM and Mechanical Engineering as a career choice. We are able to host workshops for all age groups. In the past our outreach groups have built and tested wind turbines, boats, cars, and other devices. We have worked with Shad Valley, CEDAR, and other groups.

If you would like to discuss hosting an outreach event for your group, please contact Ed Pitt-Brooke at communications@mech.ubc.ca.