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+ Add a program	Queen's Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs OUAC QE ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WWH ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Engineering – Mechanical OUAC CED ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”	88–90%“88–90% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U MHF4U	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 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 NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	800	200	—
What you study	Aerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science	Aerospace EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringPhysics	General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProduction & Manufacturing EngineeringTextile Technology
What it is	Smith Engineering's common first year means you take the same core courses as all engineering students — math, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals — before choosing a specialization like mechanical, civil, chemical, or aerospace engineering in second year. This delays your choice, letting you explore different engineering fields before committing. It suits students who know they want engineering but are unsure which branch fits them best.	This program teaches you how to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems, from engines to robots to manufacturing equipment. Unlike a standard mechanical engineering degree, co-op is mandatory here: you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on learning alongside theory and who are ready to commit to the co-op schedule.	Mechanical Engineering teaches you to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems — everything from engines to robots to manufacturing equipment. You'll study physics, materials, thermodynamics, and how to turn ideas into working products. This program includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid engineering jobs at real companies, giving you hands-on experience before you graduate. It suits people who like solving practical problems, enjoy math and physics, and want to see their ideas come to life.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Queen's University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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