Top Engineering Programs
Backnote: all of the information are from the perspective of an Ontario student
| Criteria | University of Toronto | University of Waterloo | University of British Columbia | McGill University | McMaster University | Queen's University | University of Alberta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank in terms of major | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Co-op Available | Yes | Yes (Mandatory) | Yes (option for many programs) | Yes (for certain programs) | Yes | Yes | Yes (many programs) |
| Min. Admission Average | 95% | High 80s-Low 90s (program dependent) | Very high (varies by program) | Competitive (strong math/science) | 90% | Mid to high 80s | Competitive (varies by program) |
| Acceptance Rate | ~11.5% | Not published | ~1,000 students/year | ~46-48% overall (engineering more selective) | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Supplementary App | Yes | AIF Required | Yes (Personal Profile) | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Application Fee | $156 (OUAC 101), $203 (OUAC 105) | $156 (OUAC 101), $203 (OUAC 105) | $77.75 (BC), $134.25 (non-BC) | $118.09 (Quebec), $130.63 (rest of Canada) | $156 (OUAC 101), $203 (OUAC 105) | $156 (OUAC 101), $203 (OUAC 105) | $125 (domestic) |
| Application Deadline | Jan 15 | Jan 15 (docs by Jan 30) | Jan 15 (earlier for scholarships) | Feb 1 | Jan 15 | Jan (varies by program) | Jan (varies by applicant type) |
| Tuition (Domestic) | $14,180 | $18,000 + $817 co-op fee | $12,900 | $11,200 | $13,300 | $13,600 | $10,200 |
| Class Size | Large | Varies (25-240 by program) | Large | Medium | Medium | Small | Medium |
| Interview Required | No | Video for Software Eng & Scholarships | No | No | No | No | No |
| Required Courses | English, Adv Func, Calc, Chem, Physics | English, Adv Func, Calc, Chem, Physics | English, Adv Func, Chem, Physics | English, Calc, Chem, Physics (varies by location) | English, Calc, Chem, Physics | English 4U, 6 4U/M courses | Math, Physics, Chemistry, English |
| Max Engineering Program Applications | 4 | 1 + 1 alternate | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Additional Requirements | Online Student Profile, Written & Video Responses | AIF, SE needs programming experience | Personal profile, references, English proof | Language proficiency, transcripts | Supp App (due Jan 30) | Supplementary statements may be required | English proficiency, special pathways for Indigenous |
| Results Announced | Feb-May | Jan-May (most in May) | April | May | May | Dec-May (response by June 1) | Varies by program |
| Video Response Required | Yes | Yes (for SE and scholarships) | No | No | No | No | No |
| Financial Aid Deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days from application | N/A | N/A | N/A |