Engineering

Engineering is about solving real-world problems and shaping the future. From analyzing and designing systems to planning, building, and maintaining the structures that power our world, engineers turn ideas into impact. With career paths spanning civil, mechanical, computer, chemical, engineering physics, and more, engineering offers unmatched variety—and strong demand across industries.

The Engineering Certificate at College of the Rockies gives you a powerful start. As part of the provincially recognized first-year common core curriculum, this program prepares you for a smooth transfer to your chosen institution in BC or Alberta, so you can confidently pursue the engineering specialization that fits your goals.

Program Information

Complete your first year with small class sizes, expert faculty, lower tuition fees, and institutional supports as you navigate your science, math, and engineering requirements. The program is full time and completed within 10 months to fulfill transfer requirements to partner institutions.

This program starts in September each year. Part-time students applying in the Winter or Spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

View Engineering Certificate Planning Form

View the pdf version of the official program outline

Please see an Education Advisor for assistance on planning your course schedule.

The Common Core Engineering Certificate is designed to satisfy the Year 1 requirements of undergraduate engineering programs at UVIC and UBC; it may also help you transfer into the engineering programs at other institutions outside of BC.

Our Block Transfer agreement with University of Victoria means that once you’ve successfully completed your certificate at the College, you will receive full credit for engineering at UVIC and will be on equal footing with UVIC students when it comes to competitive entry into second year.

College of the Rockies is a signatory to the Common First Year Engineering Curriculum agreement (CFYEC) among BC’s public post-secondary engineering institutions. However, in some program streams there may be non-standard requirements. Always confirm your course selection with your receiving institution for your chosen engineering stream to ensure seamless transfer

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$3,800.10
Lab Fee:	$696.48
Student Association Fee:	$92.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$100.00
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

International Application Fee:	$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:	$100.00
Tuition:	$16,830.90
Lab Fee:	$696.48
Student Association Fee:	$92.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$100.00
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00
Guard.me Insurance	$270.00

*_{Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

_{Refer to: International Education Fees Schedule for 2026/27 tuition.}

Career Info and Pathways

With a large number of current engineers approaching retirement age, qualified engineers will be in demand. With an engineering certificate and experience, you may be eligible for positions like:

Civil Engineering Technologist
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
Drafting Technologists and Technicians
Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians

With additional education, career options include:

Chemical Engineers
Civil Engineers *
Computer Engineers (except software engineers and designers) *
Electrical and Electronics Engineers *
Geological Engineers *
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers *
Mechanical Engineers
Mining Engineers
Software Engineers and Designers

* High Opportunity Occupation

Engineer Certificate – Block Transfer Agreements

To Institution	Program
University of Alberta	Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Students will be required to complete PHYS 130 at UofA)	Transfer Agreement
University of Northern BC	Bachelor of Applied Science (Major in Environmental Engineering)	Transfer Info
University of Victoria	Bachelor of Engineering – Biomedical	Transfer Agreement
University of Victoria	Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering	Transfer Agreement
University of Victoria	Bachelor of Engineering – Computer	Transfer Agreement
University of Victoria	Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical	Transfer Agreement
University of Victoria	Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical	Transfer Agreement