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Guelph Engineering Systems and Computing (BEng) (co-op admission only)

University of Guelph

The published admission average for Engineering Systems and Computing (BEng) (co-op admission only) at University of Guelph is 84–89% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code GEK.

You study how to design and build software and computing systems that solve real engineering problems. This program combines computer science with broader engineering principles, so you learn both coding and how systems fit into larger projects. You complete paid work terms alongside your studies, giving you industry experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on engineering work, not just pure programming.

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Admission average

84–89%

OUAC code

GEK

Study options

Co-op

University of Guelph publishes this as “84 to 89%”

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What’s the Guelph Engineering Systems and Computing (BEng) (co-op admission only) acceptance rate?

University of Guelph doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Engineering Systems and Computing (BEng) (co-op admission only), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 84–89% for September 2027 entry. Guelph acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

Guelph’s own wording

  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • SPH4U
  • 1 additional 4U/M course
  • See Ontario high school course codes.

How many other programs require these outright:

What it costs

First-year tuition at Guelph is $6,212.74 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($11,511.72) and Commerce ($10,565.16) cost more. Guelph tuition, program by program

Source: University of Guelph on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for computer science as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Software engineers and developers design system hardware requirements and software applications, utilizing principles of computer science theory and practice and analysing processes to implement effective changes. Machine Learning Engineers design, build, train, and deploy ML models into production systems.

In its favour

  • Entry-level graduates can earn around $98,000 on average, with significant upside as you gain experience
  • You're training for the jobs actually hiring: cloud engineers, AI architects, data scientists, and ML developers are all on Robert Half Canada's high-growth list for 2026
  • AI tools are now part of standard development workflows, not a niche skill—80% of engineering organizations rely on AI-assisted tools, so you'll learn this during your degree

Worth knowing

  • Entry-level developer salaries in Ontario are around $63,000, not the $98,000 average—it takes years of experience to reach that figure
  • Junior developers aged 22 to 25 saw a 20% drop in employment from late 2022 to mid-2025, showing the market for fresh grads is tightening
  • Routine coding tasks are being automated: 40% of coding tasks are already being automated, and 45% more could be by 2030—you need to specialise in system design, architecture, or AI work to be competitive
  • The fastest-growing roles (software engineering, cybersecurity, data science) take years of experience to break into; they're hard to fill precisely because they require depth, not entry-level hires

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating routine coding and testing but creating new roles in AI architecture, machine learning, and system design that require deeper problem-solving. Most of your degree will teach you to write code by hand, but that work is being done increasingly by AI tools—the real demand is for people who can design systems and integrate AI, not people who can code basic features. If you graduate with only traditional programming skills, you will compete directly against tools that are getting better every semester. The degree is still worth it, but only if you use it to specialise in something beyond "I can code," like data systems, cloud infrastructure, or AI integration.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. 12,598 computer science jobs in Canada, March 2026 | Glassdoor
  2. 2. SalaryExpert - Computer Scientist Salary in Canada (2026)
  3. 3. 8,782 computer science Jobs in Canada, August 2026 | Glassdoor
  4. 4. Computer Scientist Salary in Canada in 2026 | PayScale
  5. 5. $41k-$105k Computer Science Jobs Ontario (NOW HIRING) Aug 26
  6. 6. Computer Science Job Demand 2026: Which field is in demand?

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