Undergraduate programs | Faculty of Engineering

Choose your main discipline

Pick a degree and customize it to suit your ambitions.

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Biomedical Mechanical Engineering

These engineers specialize in areas that include the following: design of artificial hearts, implants, prostheses, and other medical devices.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is at the intersection of many disciplines, linking knowledge of basic and applied sciences, economics, and health and safety.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineers design the infrastructure on which their communities depend, such as bridges, canals, dams, transportation facilities, sewers, etc.

Computer Engineering

This program allows for more specialized studies in microprocessorbased systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, etc.

Computer Science

Computer science combines the study of computation and information processing fundamentals with their application in the world around us.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is at the heart of today’s exciting advances in technology.

Mechanical Engineering

Apply the fundamentals of science and math to work on computer parts, power plants, manufacturing systems, automobile industry, spacecrafts, and more.

Multidisciplinary Design

Choose a flexible program that takes an experiential learning approach through internships, labs, and mentorship.

Software Engineering

Software engineers are found in fields such as high tech, finance, telecommunications, government, health care, transportation and entertainment.

Dual fast-track degrees

An integrated path leading to two degrees. Save one or two terms of study and apply once for admission to two-degree programs.

Biotechnology

Learn how living organisms develop, and how we can use this knowledge to create manufacturing processes, chemical products and life-saving drugs.

Data Science

Combine elements of mathematics, computer science and statistics to make decision in areas like business, sports, advertising, medicine, etc.

Physics and Electrical Engineering

Two degrees in five years. Discover the fundamental laws of nature and apply this knowledge to design breakthrough technologies.

Undergraduate program guide

Learn everything you need to know about the Faculty of Engineering in our brochure; from programs to student life and more.

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Customize your degree

Transform your bachelor in a dual fast-track degree with Computing Technology

Dual fast-track degrees will get you the same high-quality qualifications in less time. These prestigious and competitive paths reduce the number of overall courses you need to take. Our streamlined approach removes any overlapping course units (credits) across similar curriculums.

Dual fast-track degrees allow you to: 

Save one or two terms of study
Apply once for admission to two obtain degrees
Gain a competitive edge on the job market

Choose your dual fast-track degree

Explore options within your degree

Some degrees offer additional options that allow you to pick courses that suit your interests. Options do not add any extra time to complete your degree.

Management and entrepreneurship option

The Engineering Management option will provide you with the necessary skills to pursue entrepreneurial activities and start your own technology-related business. Develop your entrepreneurial spirit and the tools to develop your management skills. Students learn about product development, financing, marketing and building a business plan.

You can add this option to most engineering or computer science programs.

Degree-specific options

Some degrees offer unique degree-specific options. Discover our programs to see which ones are offered.

Examples: 

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The co-op difference

Our co-operative education program (co-op) is the second largest co-op program in Ontario, and fifth largest in Canada. By the time you graduate, you could have 16 to 20 months of paid work experience to add to your resume.

Co-op at the faculty

Alexander did a co-op placement at Tesla in San Francisco, California.

Student Voices

“A co-op internship abroad allows you to make connections across the world with others in your field. My time in San Francisco is something I will never forget, and something I encourage all students...”

Alexander Cremer

— Mechanical Engineering

Alexander did a co-op placement at Tesla in San Francisco, California.

Accreditation

Our undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board and the Computer Science Accreditation Council.

The accreditation ensures that our graduates stand among the global leaders in the industry and that our programs meet the national engineering standards.

About the accreditation

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