4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 70% | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 87–90%“High 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| 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 | — | — | — | 800 |
| What you study | General or Integrated Engineering | Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringFacilities Management | Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | Aerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science |
| What it is | You study the core principles and applications of engineering across multiple disciplines — mechanics, materials, electrical systems, and design — rather than specializing in one branch from the start. This program includes mandatory work terms integrated throughout your degree, giving you hands-on experience in engineering roles while you study. It suits students who want broad engineering foundations and real workplace experience before deciding on a specialization. | 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. | Smith Engineering's common first year means you take the same core courses as all engineering students — math, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals — before choosing a specialization like mechanical, civil, chemical, or aerospace engineering in second year. This delays your choice, letting you explore different engineering fields before committing. It suits students who know they want engineering but are unsure which branch fits them best. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | engineering | engineeringsoftware engineering | engineering | engineering |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Brock University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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