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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85-90%” | 74%“74% minimum average” | 80% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 190 | — | 88 |
| What you study | Computer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | Computer Engineering teaches you to design and build computing systems, from the hardware circuits inside devices to the software that runs on them. Unlike pure computer science programs, you study electrical engineering alongside programming, so you learn how computers actually work at a physical level. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience. This program suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across both hardware and software, and who value learning through workplace projects. | General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree. | Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | engineeringsoftware engineering | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Engineering (BEng - Co-op available)80–87%+
- First Year Engineering80–87%+
- Computer Science and Mathematics (Joint Honours – 4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
- Data Science- Computer Science and Mathematics (5-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
- Computing83–87%+
- Nanotechnology Engineering (Co-op Only)83–90%+
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.