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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| 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 | 83–90%“Mid- to High 80s” | 83–87%“Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 90 | 75 |
| What you study | General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical Engineering | ArchitectureBuildingCivil EngineeringDesign | ArchitectureBuildingDesign |
| 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. | You study how buildings are designed and constructed, combining architecture with engineering principles like structural systems, materials, and building codes. This program requires you to do co-op work terms alongside your studies, so you alternate between school and paid job placements in design firms or construction companies. It suits students who want hands-on experience in the building industry and prefer learning by doing real projects, not just in classrooms. | You study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | architecture |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Undeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)85–90%+
- International Foundation Program – Architecture, Landscape and Design83–90%+
- Engineering87–93%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Computer Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)84–89%+
- Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)85%+
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.