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Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s87%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-80s87–90%High 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U (min. 70%)
  • MHF4U (min. 70%)
  • MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • SPH4U (min. 70%)
  • +2 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%)
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
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
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
First-year intakewhere published90800
What you studyGeneral or Integrated EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomicsGeneral or Integrated EngineeringAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science
What it isYou 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.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.This program teaches you how to manage engineering projects and operations by combining business decision-making with technical knowledge of systems, data analysis, and software. Unlike a straight engineering degree, it focuses equally on the management and optimization side of engineering work, drawing from fields like operations research and artificial intelligence. It suits students who are strong in math and science but interested in leadership roles, problem-solving with data, and working on real problems through mandatory paid work terms.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 itengineeringengineeringApplied to directlyengineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average
SourceBrock University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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