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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.

Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Queen's

Computing

OUAC QD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to Low 90s83–87%Mid 80s87–90%High 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published850400800
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science
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.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.Smith Engineering's common first year means you take the same core courses as all engineering students — math, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals — before choosing a specialization like mechanical, civil, chemical, or aerospace engineering in second year. This delays your choice, letting you explore different engineering fields before committing. It suits students who know they want engineering but are unsure which branch fits them best.
The door tomajors you reach through itengineeringsoftware engineeringcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringengineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by averageNone published by average
SourceWestern University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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