3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” | 93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)” | 90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 220 | 165 | — |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceElectronic & Electrical Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMolecular Biology, Biochemistry |
| What it is | Computer Engineering combines the design of computer hardware and software systems with practical work experience. Unlike a regular computer engineering program, this version requires you to complete paid work terms alongside your studies, alternating between school and industry jobs. It suits people who want hands-on experience in tech roles while earning money and building a professional network during their degree. | You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path. | You study the engineering and science behind medical devices and body systems — combining electrical, mechanical, and software engineering with biology and biochemistry. Unlike a pure engineering program, this integrated stream embeds health sciences throughout, so you're designing with biological function in mind from day one. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms at hospitals, manufacturers, or research labs. This suits students who want to build real medical technology rather than study engineering or biology alone. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | computer sciencesoftware engineering | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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