EDC Atrium

Tools & Facilities

UBC is equipped with various types of facilities for Engineering Design Teams and other student groups. Learn more about how to gain access to various tools and machines and how to navigate through them responsibly.

Students Studying

Space Access

If you are part of an engineering design team, you are eligible to obtain space from APSC PD. Learn more about how to gain access and the options available to you.

M2M member working on the electrical components of the prototypes

Design Team Equipment

Does your team need access to specific tools to build your designs? We have a complete list of machinery and equipment available for use in EDC 211, 213 as well as the EUS Referendum Fund tools. Learn more about how to gain access to them.

Snowbots' completed Mars rover, ready for competition

Shipping & Purchasing

The ECE Purchasing department in MCLD 1032 graciously provides all engineering students with shipping and purchasing support. You can place an order through ECE or ship your own parts to their address if needed.

Overall AUV CAD for the 2020-2021 revision

IT & Software

Find a list of free popular software used by design teams as well as how to contact UBC IT for requests and support. Also learn about how to access an advanced research computer!

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