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2 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

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Waterloo

Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)

OUAC WD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording74%“74% minimum average”87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
Prerequisitesas published
  • 74% minimum average
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • SPH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published—94
What you studyComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical SciencesArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isGeneral 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.This program teaches you to design and build complex systems — often combining software, hardware, human behaviour, and business — that solve real-world problems. Unlike a traditional engineering program focused on one discipline, it blends computer science, design thinking, and management so you learn how systems work across multiple fields. It suits students who want engineering skills but prefer understanding how all the pieces fit together and spending time working in industry during their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itengineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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