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	Ottawa Computer Engineering (4 years) OUAC OBE Remove	York Engineering (BEng - Co-op available) OUAC YT Remove	Ontario Tech Comprehensive Engineering OUAC DEU Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80%	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +2 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) No prerequisite below 70%: ENG4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum of 60% Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Supplementary information/evaluation is optional . Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published	88	450	500
What you study	Computer Engineering Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Software Engineering	Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering	Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production & Manufacturing Engineering
What it is	Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option.	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.	Comprehensive Engineering is a four-year engineering degree where you choose a specialization in areas like software, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering. The BEng&Mgt option pairs your engineering degree with business and management courses, preparing you to lead technical projects or move into management roles. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in engineering fields and are deciding between practical specializations or combining technical expertise with business skills.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	engineering software engineering	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	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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