3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 83–87%“Mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 850 | 15 | 400 |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering | Civil EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary Studies | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation Technology |
| What it is | 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. | You study both civil engineering and computer science in one five-year program, combining the design of infrastructure like bridges and buildings with software and programming skills. Unlike separate degrees in each field, this double program integrates both disciplines so you learn how they apply together in modern construction and engineering projects. It suits students who want broad technical skills and are willing to commit five years to gain expertise across two engineering areas. | Computing at Queen's covers the theory and practice of building software, managing information systems, and developing artificial intelligence. You'll study programming, algorithms, data structures, and mathematics that underpin these fields. The program includes a co-op option, letting you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, which sets it apart from a standard degree and gives you real industry experience alongside your studies. It suits people who like solving problems with code and want hands-on exposure to how software gets built in actual workplaces. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | engineeringsoftware engineering | Applied to directly | computer sciencesoftware engineering |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Queen's 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.
- Undeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)85–90%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Engineering I - Discovery Track87%+
- Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)87–93%+
- Data Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences77–80%+
- Data Science and Analytics – Financial Analytics77–80%+
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.