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	Windsor Mechatronic Systems Engineering OUAC NEF Remove	Ottawa Computer Science and Mathematics (Joint Honours – 4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC ORA Remove	Ottawa Génie chimique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OEB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	74%“74% minimum average”	80%	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
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	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	15
What you study	Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering Information Technology Others in Physical Sciences	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Information Technology Interdisciplinary Studies	Chemical Engineering Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies
What it is	Mechatronic Systems Engineering teaches you how to design and build machines and devices that combine mechanical parts, electrical systems, and computer control. Unlike a pure mechanical or electrical engineering program, this one focuses on how all three work together — think robots, manufacturing equipment, or automated systems. It suits people who like hands-on problem-solving and want to work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, and includes work experience through co-op placements.	You study computer science and mathematics together as equally important subjects, rather than taking one as your main focus. This joint honours program lets you combine theoretical math with practical computing skills in ways a single-subject program cannot. It suits students who enjoy both fields and want to understand how mathematics powers computational problem-solving.	This double degree program combines chemical engineering and computer science over five years. You study how to design chemical processes and systems alongside programming, software development, and computing theory — giving you expertise in both fields rather than choosing one. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at engineering firms. It suits students who want a broader technical foundation and don't mind the longer timeline and work-study schedule.
The door tomajors you reach through it	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
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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