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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 75%“75% minimum average” | 84–89%“84 to 89%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 45 | — | — |
| What you study | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | ArchitectureDesignFine ArtMaterials Science | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering |
| What it is | 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. | This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone. | Computer Engineering combines the design and building of computer hardware and software systems. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and how to integrate them into working devices — going deeper into the physical and mathematical foundations than a pure computer science program. This admission stream requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your studies, alternating between school and paid engineering jobs in industry. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | architecture | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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