4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | Not published“N/A” | 75%“75% minimum average” | 78% | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USPH4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | No | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | ArchitectureFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden Design | ArchitectureDesignFine ArtMaterials Science | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology |
| What it is | You study how to design outdoor spaces — parks, gardens, campuses, streetscapes — combining art, ecology, and practical building knowledge. Unlike general design programs, landscape architecture focuses specifically on outdoor environments and includes technical skills in grading, drainage, and site planning. It suits people who want to solve real problems through design and enjoy working both creatively and analytically with land and plants. | This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone. | This program teaches you to design and build complex systems by combining computer science, engineering, and design thinking. Unlike a traditional engineering degree, it emphasizes creative problem-solving and working across different disciplines rather than specializing in one field. It suits students who want to develop technology solutions but enjoy visual design and teamwork as much as technical coding. | You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | architecture | architecture | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years)75%+
- Architectural Studies – Urbanism75–77%+
- Architectural Studies – Conservation and Sustainability78%+
- Multidisciplinary Design Engineering (4 years)80%+
- Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media73–77%+
- Environmental DesignNot published+
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.