3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Waterloo Civil Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WE ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Architecture (Co-op Only) OUAC WR ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Architectural Studies – Conservation and Sustainability OUAC CRC ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”	83–87%“Mid-80s”	78%“78% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	English (ENG4U – min. 78%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	English (ENG4U) Physics (SPH4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	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	Yes Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio. Usually closes before January 15	Yes Application deadline: March 1 Portfolio deadline: March 5 Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	115	75	—
What you study	BuildingCivil EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeomatics Engineering	ArchitectureBuildingDesign	ArchitectureDesignEnvironmental StudiesHistory
What it is	You study how to design and build infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems, along with surveying land and managing environmental impacts. This co-op stream requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your coursework, alternating between classroom and real engineering jobs. It suits students who want practical hands-on experience while earning, and who are comfortable balancing study and full-time work over five years instead of four.	You study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility.	You study how to design and restore buildings while minimizing environmental impact, combining architecture, history, and ecological design. This program emphasizes conservation of existing structures and sustainable materials and methods, setting it apart from general architecture programs that focus mainly on new construction. It suits students interested in heritage preservation and green building who want hands-on experience through co-op placements.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	architecture	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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