2 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 83–87%“Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | 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 | 75 |
| What you study | Civil EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | ArchitectureBuildingDesign |
| 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. | You study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | architecture |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Architectural Engineering (Co-op only)83–90%+
- International Foundation Program – Architecture, Landscape and Design83–90%+
- Architectural Studies – Conservation and Sustainability78%+
- Computer Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)84–89%+
- Engineering – Civil80–85%+
- Engineering – Engineering Physics80–85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.