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Engineering Transition Diploma

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Engineering Transition Diploma at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada is a diploma in Engineering & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 48,524 per total (CAD 10,100 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Engineering & Technology

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 10,100 / total

International tuition: CAD 48,524 / total

Last updated October 2026 · Source: capilanou.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma gives mature students a pathway toward an applied science degree en route to professional engineering, and also suits recent high-school graduates who lack the prerequisites for direct entry into a traditional engineering program. Coursework in engineering, CAD, computer science, calculus, chemistry and physics builds broader STEM skills. Graduates who go on to transfer into an engineering program at another British Columbia institution typically need just three more years of study to finish their degree there.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires B.C. high school graduation with English Studies 12, English 12, or English First Peoples 12; Pre-calculus 12 at C+ (or Pre-calculus 11 at A, MATH 097 at C-, Capilano's BMTH 044 at B, or a passing Pre-calculus or Calculus Math Placement Test); and Chemistry 11 or Capilano's BCHM 044. Applicants who completed their previous education in a language other than English must meet Capilano's general English-language proficiency requirement, published on the university's admission-requirements page: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6; TOEFL iBT 83 (or, from Spring 2027, 4.5 overall with no section below 4.0 on the redesigned scale); CAEL 70; PTE Academic 56; or Duolingo English Test 125+ with no sub-score below 115 (accepted on a temporary basis). Applicants scoring below 67% in their Grade 12 English course must additionally write Capilano's English Diagnostic Test (EDT) before registering in ENGL 100. Admission to the Engineering Transition Diploma is competitive, and meeting these minimums does not guarantee a seat.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic and international applicants both apply through EducationPlannerBC: the domestic application fee is $50 CAD and the international fee is $135 CAD, each covering up to two programmes. Capilano University publishes no university-wide application-opening or closing date for either group for the 2026-27 cycle; its how-to-apply pages instruct applicants to check the application and document deadlines on their chosen programme's own page, since every programme sets its own intake window there. Admission is effectively rolling at the institution level, governed programme by programme, with some programmes (for example the Health Care Assistant Certificate) publishing a fixed intake window that opens and closes months ahead of the start date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Capilano University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1968

Students: 9,282

Programs: 99

Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Engineering Transition Diploma award?

Capilano University awards a Diploma in the field of Engineering & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Engineering Transition Diploma take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Engineering Transition Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 48,524 per total (CAD 10,100 per total for local students).

Can Engineering Transition Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Capilano University.

What language is Engineering Transition Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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