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Full	Ottawa Génie civil (4 ans) OUAC OHF ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Media & Communications Studies OUAC EI ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Engineering – Civil OUAC CEB ☆ Add to planRemove	York Information Technology (BCom - Co-op available) OUAC YFW ☆ 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”	80–85%“80–85% (regular and co-op)”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4U
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	English, ENG4U	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U 4 additional 4U or 4M courses Alternative Offers +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	86	300	—	30
What you study	Civil EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering	Information SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Civil EngineeringOthers in Technology	Information SystemsOthers in Technology
What it is	You study how to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work at engineering firms, giving you real project experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving in construction and infrastructure and are ready to balance coursework with workplace learning.	This program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating.	Civil engineering teaches you how to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like bridges, roads, dams, and water systems. You'll study structural mechanics, materials, surveying, and environmental impact alongside math and physics. This program includes a mandatory co-op placement, so you'll work on real projects while you study, which suits people who learn best by doing and want practical experience before graduation.	A program where you study how businesses use technology — databases, networks, software, and IT systems — within a commerce degree. Unlike a pure computer science program, this focuses on real-world business applications rather than deep programming. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, building practical experience alongside theory. It suits people who want tech skills but prefer business contexts and hands-on learning over pure theory.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	communications	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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