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	Western Engineering OUAC EE Remove	Ottawa Commerce and Juris Doctor (6-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OJM Remove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales et Juris Doctor (Double grade – 6 ans) OUAC OJD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”	85%	85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U Students who completed MHF4U but have not completed MCV4U can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during their first term.	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes 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 only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	850	18	20
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering	Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management Interdisciplinary Studies	Business Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Law & Criminology Management Studies
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 business and law together over six years instead of doing them separately. The combined degree lets you take courses in both fields and finish with credentials in commerce and law, rather than choosing one path. It suits people who want to understand both how businesses operate and how legal systems regulate them, and who are considering careers that bridge business strategy, corporate law, or compliance.	You study business and law together in one integrated six-year program instead of pursuing them separately. You earn qualifications in both commercial sciences and law (Juris Doctor), which means you graduate ready to work in business law, corporate strategy, or general legal practice without taking law school as a separate step afterward. This suits people drawn to both business management and the legal system who want a faster path to combining those fields professionally.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineering software engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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