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Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaWorld Rank #64

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Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada is a micro-credential in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme runs for 8 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,400 per total (CAD 2,400 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Micro-credential
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 8 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,400 / total
International tuition: CAD 2,400 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This micro-certificate covers specialized technical topics on mass timber products and building systems with a focus on the practical design of tall wood structures, utilizing current building standards and innovative design methods. It emphasizes the unique properties of wood as a construction material and demonstrates how designers can apply these properties to design safe and reliable tall wood structures in an efficient way. This micro-certificate will help design professionals develop skills and competencies for an applied understanding of both advantages and challenges of wood in tall wood structures. The micro-certificate consists of four courses that cover different aspects of tall wood design and modelling.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic and international undergraduate applicants both apply through EducationPlannerBC for Winter Session 2027/28 (September 2027 entry) and Summer 2027: applications open in early October 2026 and the equal-consideration deadline is 15 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. PST, the same date for both groups; a few programs keep reviewing late applications on a space-available basis afterwards. Earlier dates apply only to entrance-award consideration -- 15 November 2026 for the International Scholars Program and 1 December 2026 for Presidential/Centennial/Beyond Tomorrow scholars. Several limited-entry programmes -- Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing (advanced entry), Occupational/Physical Therapy, Social Work and Teacher Education -- set their own earlier deadlines from October 2026 through February 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About The University of British Columbia

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 72,100
World rank: #64
Programs: 731
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV award?

The University of British Columbia awards a Micro-credential in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How long does Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV take?

The programme runs for 8 weeks.

How much does Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,400 per total (CAD 2,400 per total for local students).

Can Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at The University of British Columbia.

What language is Tall Wood Structures Micro-certificate - UBCV taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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