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%” | 83–90%“Mid- to High 80s” | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 60 | 145 | — |
| What you study | Materials ScienceProduction & Manufacturing Engineering | BiotechnologyChemical EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesMaterials Science | Materials ScienceProduction & Manufacturing Engineering |
| What it is | Industrial engineering teaches you how to design and improve manufacturing systems and processes — how factories run, how materials flow, and how to make production faster and more efficient. It combines hands-on work with machinery and materials science alongside the math and problem-solving needed to optimize operations. The co-op option lets you work in real manufacturing or operations environments while you study, which is valuable because the field is heavily practice-based and employers often hire students who've already been on site. | Chemical Engineering combines chemistry, physics, and industrial processes to design and operate systems that transform raw materials into useful products. This co-op stream makes it mandatory to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real engineering experience alongside your studies. The program suits people who want hands-on learning in a technical field and are comfortable with intensive math and science courses. | Materials Engineering teaches you how to understand, design, and improve the materials that make up everything from car parts to phone screens. You'll study the science of metals, ceramics, and plastics, and learn how to manufacture them at scale. Unlike general engineering, it focuses specifically on what materials are made of and how to use that knowledge to solve real problems in industry. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Nanotechnology Engineering (Co-op Only)83–90%+
- Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Chemical Engineering87–90%+
- Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Mechanical Engineering87–93%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Undeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)85–90%+
- Engineering I - Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering87%+
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.