4 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.
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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” | 80–85%“80–85% (regular and co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
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| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 115 | — | 450 |
| What you study | General or Integrated EngineeringOthers in Technology | BuildingCivil EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeomatics Engineering | Civil EngineeringOthers in Technology | Civil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering |
| What it is | This program teaches you to design, build, and maintain automated systems that control machines and processes in factories, utilities, and other industries. Unlike a general engineering degree, it focuses specifically on the practical skills and hands-on work needed to implement automation rather than the deep theory behind it. It suits students who want to solve real problems with machinery and electronics and prefer learning by doing alongside classroom study. | You study how to design and build infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems, along with surveying land and managing environmental impacts. This co-op stream requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your coursework, alternating between classroom and real engineering jobs. It suits students who want practical hands-on experience while earning, and who are comfortable balancing study and full-time work over five years instead of four. | Civil engineering teaches you how to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like bridges, roads, dams, and water systems. You'll study structural mechanics, materials, surveying, and environmental impact alongside math and physics. This program includes a mandatory co-op placement, so you'll work on real projects while you study, which suits people who learn best by doing and want practical experience before graduation. | Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | engineeringsoftware engineering |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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