MEng in Mechanical Engineering

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications. In the online application system, applicants are asked to provide an email address for each referee. (Please note, that we are unable to accept e-mails from Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, MSN or other free e-mail accounts for referees.) A unique link will be emailed to each referee, allowing them to log in to a secure site and submit an online reference or upload a reference document as an attachment. We also accept references via Interfolio, a U.S. based electronic reference service. Interfolio references should be directed to graduate.sas@ubc.ca. The application system allows you to indicate whether a reference is academic or professional. The academic reference form is used in situations where the referee is someone who you have interacted with in an academic setting (e.g. referee was the professor of a course in which you were enrolled). The professional reference form is used in situations where the reference is someone who you have interacted with in a professional setting (e.g. referee was your supervisor at work).

Your specific area of academic interest (research topic you want to work on) How your past education and other experiences have prepared you to be successful in the graduate program What you hope to achieve in the graduate program Why this particular program at UBC is the best place for you to pursue your interests The statement is generally in the form of a short essay. Be sure to carefully read the specific instructions given by the graduate program and ensure you provide them with what they are asking for. Please contact the program you are applying to if you have any questions on the content of your Statement of Interest. Other tips for a strong Statement of Interest: State any work you have done in this area already (mention specific skills/techniques you have picked up). Connect your area of interest to work being done in the program (mention specific faculty members and projects). Refer to academic publications that have informed your interest (use correct citation as footnote). Mention any publications, presentations or conferences you have been a part of.