4 programs, side by side

Full	Waterloo Architectural Engineering (Co-op only) OUAC WEA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Génie civil (4 ans) OUAC OHF ☆ Add to planRemove	York Engineering (BEng - Co-op available) OUAC YT ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Engineering OUAC EE ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) No prerequisite below 70%: ENG4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U
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	Marks only	Yes Supplementary information/evaluation is optional . Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application. Access the Casper assessment Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	90	86	450	850
What you study	ArchitectureBuildingCivil EngineeringDesign	Civil EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering	Civil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
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 how to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work at engineering firms, giving you real project experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving in construction and infrastructure and are ready to balance coursework with workplace learning.	Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory.	Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	engineeringsoftware engineering	engineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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