3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD ☆ Add to planRemove	York Engineering (BEng - Co-op available) OUAC YT ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Engineering OUAC EE ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) No prerequisite below 70%: ENG4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Supplementary information/evaluation is optional . Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application. Access the Casper assessment Usually closes before January 15
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	450	850
What you study	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering	Civil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical 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.	Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory.	Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	engineeringsoftware engineering	engineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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