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Full	OCAD Industrial Design OUAC HID ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WD ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Computer Science (regular and co-op) OUAC TXC ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only) OUAC WBC ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	Not published“N/A”	87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”	93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)”	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Admission is based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements. Alternative Offers There are no alternative offers. Usually closes before January 15	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Yes An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	94	165	29
What you study	Computer GamesDesignGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation Systems	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems	Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
What it is	Industrial design is the practice of creating products and objects that people use every day — from furniture and tools to consumer electronics — by combining aesthetics, function, and how they're actually made. You'll learn to sketch, model, and prototype while understanding materials, manufacturing, and user needs. This program suits people who enjoy solving practical problems visually and want to bridge the gap between art and engineering.	This program teaches you to design and build complex systems — often combining software, hardware, human behaviour, and business — that solve real-world problems. Unlike a traditional engineering program focused on one discipline, it blends computer science, design thinking, and management so you learn how systems work across multiple fields. It suits students who want engineering skills but prefer understanding how all the pieces fit together and spending time working in industry during their degree.	You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path.	You study both computer science and business administration as integrated degrees, not separate majors. This co-op stream requires you to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms throughout your program, giving you applied experience in tech and business roles. It suits students who want technical depth and business acumen together, and who are willing to commit to a longer timeline that includes mandatory internships.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	computer sciencesoftware engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	OCAD University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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