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 | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 83–90%“Mid- to high-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 45 | 90 |
| What you study | Software Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomicsGeneral or Integrated Engineering |
| What it is | You study how to design, build, and test software systems that solve real problems. Software engineering goes beyond pure coding to include planning, teamwork, and understanding what users actually need. This program includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply what you learn in paid positions, and you can choose a degree stream that adds management skills or explores the social impact of technology alongside the technical core. | You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development. | This program teaches you how to manage engineering projects and operations by combining business decision-making with technical knowledge of systems, data analysis, and software. Unlike a straight engineering degree, it focuses equally on the management and optimization side of engineering work, drawing from fields like operations research and artificial intelligence. It suits students who are strong in math and science but interested in leadership roles, problem-solving with data, and working on real problems through mandatory paid work terms. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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