3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Mississauga) Chemical and Physical Sciences OUAC TMW ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	74%“74% minimum average”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
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 MHF4U Some areas also require additional prerequisites, such as SCH4U and/or SBI4U and/or SPH4U Alternative Offers Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	45	150
What you study	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering	AstronomyChemistryGeologyHuman Geography
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.	You study chemistry, physics, astronomy, or geology at an advanced level, choosing your focus after first year. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work for employers in research, industry, or government between school terms. It suits students who are curious about how matter, energy, and natural systems work and want both hands-on lab experience and real-world work placements.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineeringsoftware engineering	Applied to directly	biochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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