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Common first year programs

With a career in engineering, you will build your capacities for decision-making, analysis and creative thinking. Collaborate with your fellow students to develop technical skills in math, natural sciences, physics and computer programming.

Your first-year path to success

UNB is the oldest engineering school in Canada, investing in cutting-edge labs, world-renowned research centres, and new ways to work together to explore and innovate. By taking a common first year, you will experience all nine engineering disciplines, allowing you to choose your program with confidence. Discover where engineering can take you; we are ready to help you on that journey.

Engineering programs

Can't decide between Fredericton and Saint John? You can choose to experience both.

Choose the pathway that works best for you in terms of discipline and location.

Year 1: Common first year is available at both Fredericton and Saint John.
Year 2:

Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is available in either Fredericton or Saint John.
Engineering Physics, Geological, Geomatics and Software Engineering are only available in Fredericton.
Environmental Engineering is taken in Saint John.

Years 3-4:

With the exception of Environmental Engineering, complete all programs in Fredericton.

Overview of the common first-year courses

Term 1 (fall)

Programming for Engineers
Earth Sciences and Sustainability in Engineering
Engineering Profession Lecture Series I
Cornerstone Design Principles
Mechanics for Engineers I
Calculus I: Differential Calculus
Introduction to Linear Algebra

Term 2 (winter)

Chemistry for Engineers
Engineering Profession Lecture Series II
Cornerstone Design Applications
Mechanics for Engineers II
Multidisciplinary Engineering in Practice
Calculus II: Integral Calculus
Waves and Electromagnetism