Ottawa Civil Engineering (4 years)
University of Ottawa
The published admission average for Civil Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa is 80% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code OHE.
Civil Engineering focuses on designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. The BASc follows a traditional four-year classroom path, while the BEng (Co-op) integrates paid work terms with your studies, giving you real project experience before graduation. This program suits students who want to solve practical problems, enjoy applied mathematics and physics, and prefer learning through a mix of theory and hands-on work.
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Admission average
80%
OUAC code
OHE
First-year spaces
99
University of Ottawa publishes this as “80%”
What’s the Ottawa Civil Engineering (4 years) acceptance rate?
University of Ottawa doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Civil Engineering (4 years), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 80% for September 2027 entry. Ottawa acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
- Choose one of
- ENG4U, FRA4U
Ottawa’s own wording
- ENG4U or FRA4U
- MHF4U
- MCV4U
- SPH4U
- SCH4U
- A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics.
- Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
- See Ontario high school course codes.
Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc · Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)
What it costs
First-year tuition at Ottawa is $6,209.92 for an Ontario student in arts in 2026–27. Ottawa tuition, program by program
Source: University of Ottawa 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 civil engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Civil engineers design and oversee construction of infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. They work as project engineers managing construction sites, structural design engineers creating plans, or transportation engineers designing transit networks.
In its favour
- Strong job security: Engineers Canada flags moderate-to-high shortage risk for civil engineers through 2033 despite near-term labour market cooling.
- Good salary growth: Starting around $60K, moving toward $120K+ in major cities as you gain experience.
- Hands-on impact: You see buildings, bridges, and systems you designed actually get built.
- Infrastructure spending tailwind: Ontario, BC, and Quebec infrastructure projects are actively hiring now.
Worth knowing
- Licensing takes time after graduation: You need 4 years of documented experience (at least 1 in Canada) plus passing the National Professional Practice Exam before you can call yourself a P.Eng. and sign off on projects independently.
- Entry-level roles are tight right now: Job vacancy rates cooled in 2025 and degree-required roles face tough competition, meaning your first job may be harder to land than it should be.
- Four years of school is just the start: Many roles still need a master's degree or advanced certifications to actually use your civil engineering degree to its full potential.
- Field work is weather-dependent and can demand long hours: Large projects require evenings and weekends to meet deadlines, and you'll spend time on construction sites in all conditions.
How AI is changing this work
AI is automating the tedious back-office work—project setup, budget tracking, documentation—not the engineering judgment itself. Design software is getting smarter (generative design, clash detection), and monitoring tools using drones and sensors are replacing manual inspections. But the construction industry has digitized slowly, so right now there is more opportunity than threat. The core skill—solving complex structural and logistical problems, managing teams, getting designs approved safely—is not being automated. You'll spend less time on paperwork and more on actual engineering decisions.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Civil Engineer Salary in Canada in 2026
- 2. 3,955 civil engineering Jobs in Canada, June 2026 | Glassdoor
- 3. 3,072 civil engineer Jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. 2,848 entry level civil engineer jobs in Canada, March 2026 | Glassdoor
- 5. Engineering Jobs in Canada 2026: NOC Codes, Wages, P.Eng Path
- 6. Canada’s 2025–2026 Civil Engineer Jobs: Pay, Qualifications, and Application Process – Unlock Careers in Europe
Deadline reminders
Application dates move, and supplementary deadlines land before the January OUAC one. We’ll email you before the ones that apply to Civil Engineering (4 years).
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