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Published rangetheir exact wording70%87%A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this83–90%Mid- to High 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, SBI4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics:
  • ENG4U, MHF4U with a minimum grade of 60%, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • MCV4U is strongly recommended
  • An additional Math, Science or Technological Education course is also recommended
  • Software:
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration, BEng/MBABachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
First-year intakewhere published83
What you studyChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringFacilities ManagementChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringBiotechnologyChemistryElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isYou study a specialized branch of engineering — chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, or another field — applying math and science to design and build real structures, systems, or software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you industry experience before you graduate. This program suits students strong in math and physics who want hands-on learning and concrete career preparation.Engineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying.Nanotechnology Engineering is the study of designing and building materials and devices at the molecular and atomic scale, combining chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. Unlike a general engineering program, this one requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your studies, alternating between classroom and industry jobs so you graduate with significant hands-on experience. It suits students strong in math and sciences who want practical engineering experience and are interested in how materials behave at extremely small scales.
The door tomajors you reach through itengineeringsoftware engineeringengineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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