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	McMaster Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology I (Bachelor of Technology) OUAC MAT Remove	TMU Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available) OUAC STR Remove	Guelph Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only) OUAC GMR Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	82%“A minimum of 82% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	85–90%“85-90%”	84–89%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Physics (SPH4U) Chemistry (SCH4U)	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered for this program, a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	125	—
What you study	General or Integrated Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics
What it is	You study the design, building, and testing of cars and other vehicles, combining mechanical engineering with hands-on automotive know-how. Unlike a general mechanical engineering program, this focuses specifically on vehicle systems like engines, transmissions, and chassis. The co-op requirement means you work semesters in automotive companies alongside your classroom learning. It suits people who want engineering depth but prefer learning through real projects and industry experience rather than pure theory.	Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electrical circuits, and computer control into one program. You learn to design and build machines that think and respond — robots, automated factories, smart devices — by integrating mechanics, electronics, and software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies using these skills, so you graduate with real industry experience.	Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control systems — you learn to design and build machines that use computers and electronics to operate. This co-op program requires you to alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real engineering experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on learning, enjoy both mechanical and electrical problem-solving, and are ready to commit to the work-study schedule.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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