4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | Not published“N/A” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 83–90%“Mid- to High 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
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| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 75 | — | 300 | 90 |
| What you study | ArchitectureBuildingDesign | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation Systems | Information SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology | ArchitectureBuildingCivil EngineeringDesign |
| What it is | 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. | Digital Futures is a design and fine arts program where you study visual storytelling through digital tools and media, combining animation, graphic design, coding, and art. Unlike traditional design or fine art streams, it's built around interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world projects that blend artistic creativity with digital technology and communication. It suits people who want to create visually, think critically about media, and work across both artistic and technical domains. | This program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | architecture | Applied to directly | communications | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | OCAD University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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