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.

	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE Remove	Carleton Engineering – Software OUAC CES Remove	Nipissing Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce OUAC PAB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	74%“74% minimum average”	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”	70%“Min. 70%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ICS4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of EAE4U, ENG4U
Prerequisitesas published	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page	Computer Science and Mathematics majors : ENG4U/EAE4U MCV4U 1 other 4U Math +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Mathematics Others in Physical Sciences	Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Software Engineering	Aboriginal Studies Anthropology Business Studies Computer 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 how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.	A combined degree that lets you study both arts and commerce side by side, rather than picking one. You take courses in subjects like history, English, or environmental studies alongside business, accounting, and management courses. This dual approach suits students who want business skills and professional preparation but also value deeper knowledge in humanities or social sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineering software engineering	software engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Nipissing University on OUInfo

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