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	TMU Industrial Engineering (Co-op Available) OUAC SIQ Remove	Waterloo Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WWH Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	85–90%“85-90%”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Physics (SPH4U) Chemistry (SCH4U)	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
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
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	60	200
What you study	Materials Science Production & Manufacturing Engineering	Aerospace EngineeringMaterials Science Mechanical Engineering Physics
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.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	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
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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