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 | 88–90%“88–90% (regular and co-op)” | 90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 90–97%“Low to mid 90s” | 87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | 850 |
| What you study | General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProduction & Manufacturing EngineeringTextile Technology | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMolecular Biology, Biochemistry | Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering |
| What it is | Mechanical Engineering teaches you to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems — everything from engines to robots to manufacturing equipment. You'll study physics, materials, thermodynamics, and how to turn ideas into working products. This program includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid engineering jobs at real companies, giving you hands-on experience before you graduate. It suits people who like solving practical problems, enjoy math and physics, and want to see their ideas come to life. | You study the engineering and science behind medical devices and body systems — combining electrical, mechanical, and software engineering with biology and biochemistry. Unlike a pure engineering program, this integrated stream embeds health sciences throughout, so you're designing with biological function in mind from day one. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms at hospitals, manufacturers, or research labs. This suits students who want to build real medical technology rather than study engineering or biology alone. | TrackOne is a first-year engineering program where you take core courses while exploring different engineering specializations before declaring your major. Unlike direct entry into a specific engineering stream, you delay choosing between chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and other branches until you've tried foundational material in each. It suits students drawn to engineering but uncertain which discipline fits them best, or who want to sample multiple fields before committing. | Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | engineeringsoftware engineering |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Engineering I - Discovery Track87%+
- Undeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)85–90%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Only)87–93%+
- Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering90%+
- Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Computer Engineering90–93%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.