Co-op Program

Co-op education, an option that allows engineering students to gain hands-on work experience, is available to IGEN students. Co-op students normally take eight academic semesters and five work semesters over a five-year period. Students should refer to the Co-operative Education Program in the calendar or visit the web site below for more information.

IGEN Co-op Schedule
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter

Option 1

Study 1

Study 2

Vacation

Study 3

Study 4

Work 1
4 months

Work 2
4 months

Work 3
4 months

Work 4
4 months

Study 5

Study 6

Work 5
4 months

Study 7

Study 8

Option 2

Study 1

Study 2

Vacation

Study 3

Study 4

Work 1
4 months

Study 5

Study 6

Work 2
4 months

Work 3
4 months

Work 4
4 months

Work 5
4 months

Study 7

Study 8

 

Related Links

Engineering Co-op Program —https://coop.engineering.ubc.ca/