Engineering Transfer Certificate at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Help solve the challenges of today and tomorrow as an engineer. Get started on your path to an Engineering degree with your first year at VIU. The hands-on learning and individual attention you’ll receive here will give you the best chance of success in the field.

Faculty: Science, Engineering and Technology | Duration: 8 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Engineering Transfer Certificate has one program start date each Fall. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Engineering Chemistry, Computer Science I for Engineering, University Writing and Research, Engineering Design I, Physics for the Physical Sciences I, Engineering Design II, Matrix Algebra, Physics for the Physical Sciences II.

Career pathways

Demand for engineering graduates both locally and internationally is high. Students completing engineering can expect relatively high employment rates, and a considerable salary premium compared to those who completed only high school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Engineering Transfer Certificate is an exit credential only. Students complete its requirements within the Engineering Transfer Diploma. Please see that credential for admission requirements.; Transfer from other Institutions; Please see advisor.; Program Regulations; Students intending to obtain this credential will complete their studies within a condensed version of the Engineering Transfer Diploma.; The progression and continuance regulations of the Engineering Transfer Diploma apply to this program. Please see that credential for details.; Notes on Admission; Students seeking to transfer two or more courses into the program are generally ineligible for direct admission. Please apply to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) instead and consult with the Engineering Advisor for further guidance.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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