3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Waterloo Architectural Engineering (Co-op only) OUAC WEA ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology I (Bachelor of Technology) OUAC MAT ☆ Add to planRemove	Queen's Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs OUAC QE ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”	82%“A minimum of 82% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	87–90%“High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	ENG4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U MHF4U
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 OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered for this program, a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	90	—	800
What you study	ArchitectureBuildingCivil EngineeringDesign	General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical Engineering	Aerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science
What it is	You study how buildings are designed and constructed, combining architecture with engineering principles like structural systems, materials, and building codes. This program requires you to do co-op work terms alongside your studies, so you alternate between school and paid job placements in design firms or construction companies. It suits students who want hands-on experience in the building industry and prefer learning by doing real projects, not just in classrooms.	You study the design, building, and testing of cars and other vehicles, combining mechanical engineering with hands-on automotive know-how. Unlike a general mechanical engineering program, this focuses specifically on vehicle systems like engines, transmissions, and chassis. The co-op requirement means you work semesters in automotive companies alongside your classroom learning. It suits people who want engineering depth but prefer learning through real projects and industry experience rather than pure theory.	Smith Engineering's common first year means you take the same core courses as all engineering students — math, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals — before choosing a specialization like mechanical, civil, chemical, or aerospace engineering in second year. This delays your choice, letting you explore different engineering fields before committing. It suits students who know they want engineering but are unsure which branch fits them best.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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