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Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Queen's

Commerce

OUAC QC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to Low 90s83–87%Mid-80s87%87%+
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • And 2 of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Math of Data Management, MDM4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • MCV4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 1 other 4U course in mathematics with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • No more than two 4M courses from the same discipline.
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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
Marks onlyYes
  • A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published850950655
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceManagement Studies
What it isEngineering 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.You study the theory and practice of running organizations and businesses. The program covers accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management, with flexibility to focus on areas that interest you most. It includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience in real organizations, which suits people who want to apply what they learn and build professional networks while studying.Commerce is a broad business degree covering accounting, finance, management, and marketing alongside core business concepts. You'll study how organizations operate financially and strategically across different functions. It suits people who want a flexible business foundation before specializing, rather than committing to accounting or finance alone from day one.
The door tomajors you reach through itengineeringsoftware engineeringaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average
SourceWestern University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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