2027 Admissions to MEL in High Performance Buildings and MEL in Urban Systems are paused as we redesign the program for relaunch in 2028, with expanded flexible full-time and part-time options. Current students are not affected. Details to be announced fall 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
The MEL and MHLP degrees are for practicing professionals who have competed an undergraduate degree and who have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience in a related field.
Professional experience
You must have a minimum of three years full-time work experience in a related field by the start date of the program. We only count professional experience gained after you completed your bachelor’s degree towards this requirement.
Academic experience
You must have a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the program you wish to study. You must also meet UBC’s minimum academic requirements, which are based on the country where you completed your undergraduate degree.
Program-specific requirements
Each MEL and MHLP program has specific academic and work experience requirements.