3 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 75% | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 77 | — | 45 |
| What you study | General or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | You study how to design, build, and test software systems — the programs and applications that run on computers and devices. This program combines hands-on coding and engineering theory, and requires you to do paid work terms with real companies throughout your degree, so you graduate with professional experience alongside your training. It suits people who want to solve problems with code and are ready to balance classroom learning with actual software development jobs. | You study how to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems — engines, pumps, robots, and similar equipment — using physics and mathematics. This program includes a co-op component, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. It suits students who enjoy solving practical problems, like how things work and why they fail, and who want hands-on learning combined with classroom theory. | 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. |
| 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 | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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- Génie mécanique biomédical et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Génie mécanique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Comprehensive Engineering73–77%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
- Computer Engineering (4 years)80%+
- Engineering – Computer Systems75–80%+
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.