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Full	Lakehead Engineering (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AM Remove	McMaster Engineering I - Discovery Track OUAC MED Remove	York Engineering (BEng - Co-op available) OUAC YT Remove	Waterloo Environmental Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WEE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
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	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) No prerequisite below 70%: ENG4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 Mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Yes Supplementary information/evaluation is optional . Alternative Offers 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-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration, BEng/MBA	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	450	75
What you study	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringFacilities Management	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering	Biological Sciences Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Studies
What it is	You 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.	Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory.	You study how to design systems and structures that protect the environment and manage natural resources — combining biology, chemistry, civil engineering, and earth science. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on water treatment, waste management, air quality, and land remediation. It suits students who want to solve real environmental problems with engineering tools and are willing to do mandatory work terms alongside their studies.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineering software engineering	engineering	engineering software engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Lakehead University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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