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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Ontario Tech

Industrial Engineering

OUAC DEI

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Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)73–77%Mid-70s87–93%High 80s to Low 90s87%A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application.
  • Access the Casper assessment
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&MgtBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
First-year intakewhere published500850
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementGeneral or Integrated EngineeringManagementProduction & Manufacturing EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isYou study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.Industrial engineering teaches you how to design and improve systems that make things or deliver services more efficiently — focusing on people, machines, and processes rather than just the product itself. The BEng&Mgt option adds formal business and management coursework alongside engineering, preparing you to move into supervisory or planning roles, whereas the straight BEng keeps the focus on the technical engineering side. This program suits people who like problem-solving and math but also want to understand the business side of manufacturing or operations.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyengineeringsoftware engineeringengineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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