3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Laurentian Architectural Studies OUAC LDA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Génie électrique (4 ans) OUAC OIF ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Architectural Studies – Conservation and Sustainability OUAC CRC ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	78%“78% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 2 grade 12 4U/M Math courses 3 other grade 12 U/M courses Statement of Interest and Portfolio A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +1 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	English (ENG4U) Physics (SPH4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes In addition to meeting the academic requirements below, applicants must submit: A portfolio to demonstrate their creativity and skills A statement of interest (500-1000 words) to explain their interest in architecture as well as their choice of Laurentian University/McEwen School of Architecture Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Yes Application deadline: March 1 Portfolio deadline: March 5 Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15
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	—	32	—
What you study	Architecture	Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering	ArchitectureDesignEnvironmental StudiesHistory
What it is	Architectural Studies teaches you how to design buildings and spaces, from sketching initial ideas to understanding how they're built and function. This program includes paid work terms where you apply what you're learning at real architecture firms alongside your classroom studies. It suits students who combine creative design thinking with interest in how buildings work technically and who want practical experience before or alongside their formal studies.	Génie électrique (Electrical Engineering) teaches you how to design, build, and troubleshoot systems that generate, transmit, and use electrical power and signals — from power grids to electronics. This is a four-year engineering program with mandatory co-op placements, meaning you alternate between studying on campus and working in industry, giving you real hands-on experience alongside theory. It suits students who enjoy physics and mathematics, want practical engineering skills, and value learning through workplace projects.	You study how to design and restore buildings while minimizing environmental impact, combining architecture, history, and ecological design. This program emphasizes conservation of existing structures and sustainable materials and methods, setting it apart from general architecture programs that focus mainly on new construction. It suits students interested in heritage preservation and green building who want hands-on experience through co-op placements.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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