Co-op FAQs & Contacts

• For undergraduate students, the earliest you can apply for Co-op is in the second term of your first year.
• For graduate students, the earliest you can apply for Co-op is in the first term of your first year. Please consult your supervisor or graduate advisor to determine your study and work schedule.

Yes, with the approval from your supervisor, M.Sc., Ph.D. Track and Ph.D. students can apply to the Co-op program. 

There is a one-time administration and workshop fee payable upon acceptance into the program, as well as Co-op course fees for each 4-month Co-op work placement. Students who could not secure a work placement will return to school for courses and pay the regular course tuition fee. For the latest fee info, please visit the Fees section in the UBC Calendar.

You can take up to one evening or an online course when you are on a Co-op work term. However, it is recommended that you balance your after-work hour with developing your personal projects, participating in extra-curricular activities, and managing your well-being.

Every student has individual strengths and weaknesses. Every application is evaluated through our comprehensive review process. There is no predefined admission quota/limitation.

Yes, international students can apply to Co-op and pay similar fees as domestic students. The Co-op office will assist international students to apply for their co-op work permit which allows them to work fulltime during regular academic terms.