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York (Markham)

First Year Engineering

OUAC YMG

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)83–90%Mid- to high-80s87–93%High 80s to Low 90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • 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
  • 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-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published5090850
What you studyCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomicsGeneral or Integrated EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it isIn your first year, you take core math, physics, chemistry, and engineering courses alongside introductory modules in civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, software, and space engineering. This gives you time to explore which engineering discipline suits you before specializing in upper years. The program includes paid work terms, alternating with school, so you gain industry experience while studying.You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.This program teaches you how to manage engineering projects and operations by combining business decision-making with technical knowledge of systems, data analysis, and software. Unlike a straight engineering degree, it focuses equally on the management and optimization side of engineering work, drawing from fields like operations research and artificial intelligence. It suits students who are strong in math and science but interested in leadership roles, problem-solving with data, and working on real problems through mandatory paid work terms.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 itApplied to directlycomputer scienceApplied to directlyengineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceYork University — Markham on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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