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	Ottawa Génie électrique (4 ans) OUAC OIF Remove	OCAD Material Art & Design (Jewellery/Textiles) OUAC HMD Remove	Carleton Engineering – Electrical OUAC CEF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	Not published“N/A”	80–85%“80–85% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
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	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Admission is based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements. Alternative Offers There are no alternative offers. Usually closes before January 15	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 Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA	—
First-year intakewhere published	32	—	—
What you study	Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	CraftsDesign Fine Art Interdisciplinary Studies	Electronic & Electrical EngineeringTextile Technology
What it is	Génie électrique (Electrical Engineering) teaches you how to design, build, and troubleshoot systems that generate, transmit, and use electrical power and signals — from power grids to electronics. This is a four-year engineering program with mandatory co-op placements, meaning you alternate between studying on campus and working in industry, giving you real hands-on experience alongside theory. It suits students who enjoy physics and mathematics, want practical engineering skills, and value learning through workplace projects.	You study the design and creation of jewellery and textiles using both traditional craft techniques and modern materials. Unlike a purely fine art program, this combines artistic vision with practical knowledge of how materials behave and how to construct wearable or functional pieces. It suits people who want to make things with their hands, enjoy experimenting with colour and form, and see themselves as artist-craftspeople rather than purely visual artists.	In this program you study how electricity and electronics work, from power systems and motors to circuits and devices. You'll learn to design, build, and troubleshoot electrical systems used in everything from homes to industries. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real engineering experience before you graduate.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	OCAD University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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