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Carleton

Engineering – Software

OUAC CES

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Ontario Tech

Comprehensive Engineering

OUAC DEU

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75–80% (regular and co-op)73–77%Mid-70s87–93%High 80s to Low 90s85–90%85-90%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum of 60%
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (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%)
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • 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-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published500200145
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProduction & Manufacturing EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it isYou study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.Comprehensive Engineering is a four-year engineering degree where you choose a specialization in areas like software, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering. The BEng&Mgt option pairs your engineering degree with business and management courses, preparing you to lead technical projects or move into management roles. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in engineering fields and are deciding between practical specializations or combining technical expertise with business skills.Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electronics, software, and artificial intelligence to design machines that think and act on their own. Unlike a traditional engineering program, this one requires you to complete paid work terms alternating with school, giving you real industry experience building the robots and automated systems you study in class. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines and are ready to balance studies with work semesters.In your first semester, you take core engineering courses in math, physics, and design while exploring different engineering specializations — aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing. You won't choose your specific engineering stream until after first semester, letting you test what each field actually involves before committing. This suits students who are confident they want engineering but unsure which branch matches their interests and strengths.
The door tomajors you reach through itsoftware engineeringengineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo

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