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% | Not published“N/A” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology | CraftsDesignFine ArtInterdisciplinary Studies | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical Engineering |
| What it is | This program teaches you to design and build complex systems by combining computer science, engineering, and design thinking. Unlike a traditional engineering degree, it emphasizes creative problem-solving and working across different disciplines rather than specializing in one field. It suits students who want to develop technology solutions but enjoy visual design and teamwork as much as technical coding. | 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. | You study mechanical engineering and computer science together over five years, combining courses in machine design, systems, and programming. Unlike separate degrees in each field, you learn how they integrate — for instance, designing machines controlled by software. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms in engineering or tech companies. This suits people drawn to both the physical and computational sides of building things. |
| 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 | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | OCAD 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%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
- Multidisciplinary Design Engineering (4 years)80%+
- Génie électrique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Génie chimique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Génie civil et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
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.