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I went to UVic for Mech, took some courses in Mechatronics. I really liked the smaller classes and atmosphere. They have a mandatory coop program so that might extend the program to 5 years if you take summer breaks, or if you do coops as per the program, then 4 but with no breaks. Usually, it's harder to get 4 month coops because employers see that as 4 months of training then you're gone.
UBC has prestige and reputation for sure. But in the end, it's whatever gets you a job. So either have one lined up, or take your last coop on your last term and hopefully that will transition you into a job.
My best bud is a graduate from UBC Mechatronics, and even he had a hard time finding work after as well.
I've heard from other people that BCIT workload is insane, as with any other transfer program for engineering into a university.
The universities may be competitive, but you might be able to apply as a mature student. Which will give you an edge.
If you like the hands on stuff, then a diploma is definitely the way to go. With a degree I find that it's a lot of design work, or project and people management. In addition, it's 2 years instead of 4. I would try 2 to see if you like it and are willing to tough out the rest of the 2 afterwards. But that's my opinion.
When you say graduate, do you mean bachelors or masters?
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