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 | 74%“74% minimum average” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | 250 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences | General or Integrated Engineering | Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| What it is | General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree. | You study the core principles and applications of engineering across multiple disciplines — mechanics, materials, electrical systems, and design — rather than specializing in one branch from the start. This program includes mandatory work terms integrated throughout your degree, giving you hands-on experience in engineering roles while you study. It suits students who want broad engineering foundations and real workplace experience before deciding on a specialization. | Engineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying. | Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | engineeringsoftware engineering | engineering | engineering | chemistryearth sciencephysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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