UBC MEL MHLP Student Experience

MEL MHLP Student Experience

The right master’s degree can transform your life. Discover the added value of UBC's professional master degrees.

Explore the dynamic and supportive student experience in UBC’s MEL and MHLP programs, designed to prepare you for a successful career in today’s evolving industries. 

From understanding why a graduate degree might be the next best step in your professional journey to discovering the vibrant student life at UBC and the comprehensive career services available, here you will get a full view of what you can expect. 

Dive into real student projects that apply technical and business skills to solve industry challenges, gain insights from our program spotlights, and meet alumni who are making an impact in their fields. 

Why pursue a graduate degree?

Why pursue a graduate degree?

Choosing to return to school for a graduate degree is a significant decision and you’ll want to ensure you choose the program that’s the best fit for you and your goals.

Find out why

UBC MEL MHLP Student Life

MEL MHLP student life

Find out what it is like to be a student in the UBC MEL and MHLP. You'll benefit from learning at one of the world’s top universities, living in vibrant Vancouver, developing your professional and interpersonal skills, and expanding your professional network

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UBC MEL MHLP Career Services

Career services

Our Career Services team brings years of experience working with professionals like you to help them achieve their career goals.

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UBC MEL MHLP Student Experience Spotlights

Student experience spotlights

Explore the opportunities available to you as an MEL or MHLP student, from growing your professional network and making new friends to benefiting from customized career advice. 

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MEL MHLP Student Projects Spotlights

Student projects spotlights

Discover how students are using their technical and business knowledge to develop practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-led projects.

Explore projects

UBC MEL MHLP Program Spotlights

Program spotlights

See how the UBC MEL MHLP prepares the next generation of leaders who have the cross-disciplinary technical knowledge to address some of our world’s most pressing problems.

Explore program spotlights

Meet UBC MEL MHLP alumni

Meet our alumni

Our graduates are moving into positions of increased responsibility and leading change within their fields. Read about their success and the value that a MEL or MHLP professional master’s degree can bring to your career.

Meet alumni

Get your Applicant Guide

Navigate the application process with ease! Sign up to receive tailored instructions and a detailed guide directly to your email.

UBC MEL MHLP Applicant Guide

Find out if you're eligible

Answer a few quick questions to understand if you’re eligible to apply.

UBC MEL MHLP Eligibility Tool

Application deadline

Get ready to apply! Admissions for the 2026 intake will open on January 1, 2025.  The application deadline for Round 1 is March 25, 2025.

Attend an information session

Attend an upcoming online information session to discover what our programs have to offer you and your career.

UBC MEL MHLP Eligibility Tool
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