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	U of T (St. George) Computer Science OUAC TAD Remove	TMU Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available) OUAC STR Remove	Waterloo Electrical Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WWF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–93%“Low 90s”	85–90%“85-90%”	87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U	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	Yes Applicants to the Arts & Science Computer Science admission category must submit a supplemental application by the posted document deadlines. The supplemental application can be found in applicants' Join U of T account after they have applied, and will be included as one of their "to-do" items in their admission checklist. Usually closes before January 15	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	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	125	145
What you study	—	Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Physics
What it is	This program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You study programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. It suits people who enjoy problem-solving and logical thinking, whether you want to work in industry, research, or develop your own applications.	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.	You study the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment, from power generation to circuits and control systems. This program requires you to complete paid work terms alongside your studies, alternating between school and industry jobs so you graduate with substantial hands-on experience. It suits students who are strong in math and physics, want to learn by doing, and prefer to earn money while building their professional network.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science software engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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