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	TMU Computer Engineering (Co-op Available) OUAC SCE Remove	Windsor Mechatronic Systems Engineering OUAC NEF Remove	Ottawa Computer Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC ORC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	85–90%“85-90%”	74%“74% minimum average”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Physics (SPH4U) Chemistry (SCH4U)	74% minimum average. ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	190	—	163
What you study	Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering	Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering Information Technology Others in Physical Sciences	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Information Technology
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.	Mechatronic Systems Engineering teaches you how to design and build machines and devices that combine mechanical parts, electrical systems, and computer control. Unlike a pure mechanical or electrical engineering program, this one focuses on how all three work together — think robots, manufacturing equipment, or automated systems. It suits people who like hands-on problem-solving and want to work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, and includes work experience through co-op placements.	You study how to design, build, and maintain software and computer systems. This program covers programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. If you choose the co-op stream, you'll alternate between studying and working at tech companies, giving you real professional experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	software engineering	Applied to directly	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

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