TMU Civil Engineering (Co-op Available)
Toronto Metropolitan University
The published admission average for Civil Engineering (Co-op Available) at Toronto Metropolitan University is 90% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code SCG.
Civil Engineering teaches you to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. The co-op option lets you work alternating terms at engineering firms alongside your studies, giving you real job experience before you graduate. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through both classroom theory and workplace practice.
Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.
Admission average
90%
OUAC code
SCG
First-year spaces
160
Toronto Metropolitan University publishes this as “90%+”
What’s the TMU Civil Engineering (Co-op Available) acceptance rate?
Toronto Metropolitan University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Civil Engineering (Co-op Available), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 90% for September 2027 entry. TMU acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
- Recommended, not required
- EAE4U
TMU’s own wording
- English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
What it costs
First-year tuition at TMU is $6,232.56 for an Ontario student in arts in 2026–27. Ted Rogers School of Management programs ($10,565.16) and Engineering ($10,393.18) cost more. TMU tuition, program by program
Source: Toronto Metropolitan University 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
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