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Full	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Computer Engineering (4 years) OUAC OBE ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Engineering – Computer Systems OUAC CEC ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	74%“74% minimum average”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	80%	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	45	88	—
What you study	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering	Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated Engineering
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 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.	Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option.	You study how to design and build computer systems, combining software and hardware engineering with applications like artificial intelligence. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, giving you practical experience in industry while you study. It suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in computing and are willing to balance classroom learning with paid work semesters.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineeringsoftware engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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