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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85-90%” | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
|
|
|
| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Yes
|
| 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 | 125 | — | 200 |
| What you study | Computer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering |
| What it is | Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electrical circuits, and computer control into one program. You learn to design and build machines that think and respond — robots, automated factories, smart devices — by integrating mechanics, electronics, and software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies using these skills, so you graduate with real industry experience. | Mechatronics engineering combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering to design and build machines and systems that integrate all three disciplines — think robots, automated manufacturing equipment, or smart devices. Unlike a traditional mechanical or electrical engineering program, mechatronics focuses specifically on how these fields work together rather than treating them separately. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, and you can pursue it as a straight engineering degree or combined with management or social studies, depending on your interests. | Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electronics, software, and artificial intelligence to design machines that think and act on their own. Unlike a traditional engineering program, this one requires you to complete paid work terms alternating with school, giving you real industry experience building the robots and automated systems you study in class. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines and are ready to balance studies with work semesters. |
| 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 | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Engineering87–93%+
- Computer Engineering (Co-op Only)87–93%+
- Engineering I - Discovery Track87%+
- Undeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)85–90%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Mechatronics & Biomedical Engineering90%+
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.