
Wecome to À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ is home to North America’s best architecture andÌýengineering programs with hands-on learning that will take students beyond the classroom.
Students willÌýgain valuable work experience in our world-renowned co-op program, develop their skills in state-of-the-art facilities using real-world processes and technology, and learn from cutting-edge start-ups in the heart of Canada’s most entrepreneurial region. By graduation, they will be creating the technologies of the future.

Engineering Programs
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
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- Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
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Architecture Program
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
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- English (ENG4U) (A minimum final grade of 75% is required)
- Advanced Functions (A minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Calculus and Vectors (A minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Physics (A minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Recommended: Grade 11 or 12 M Art courses, independent art studies, creative and cultural studies such as visual arts and history
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The steps to a successful application

ÌýSubmit an OUAC Application
Full-time students will apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which processes applications to each of Ontario's universities.Ìý
Ontario high school studentsÌýshould use theÌý.
All other students should use theÌý.

Complete theÌýAdmission Information Form (AIF)
Students can create an account in Quest, our online student information system.ÌýOnce they have a Quest account, they can log in and complete the questions before theÌý.
1- Students can watchÌý.
2-ÌýÌýcan also walk themÌýthrough the process.
3-Tip:ÌýBe sure that students click save and submit on each page whenÌýcompleting their form in Quest
We recommend students prepare answers in advance and check for spelling,punctuation, and grammar before submitting. They may also want to reviewÌýcommon questionsÌýabout the AIF.

ÌýOnline Video Interview (Optional)
Students will receive an email inviting them to participate in the video interview within 3 weeks of applying. They will be asked a question, given prep time, and allotted a set amount of time to respond. It should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and practice sessions are available. Students will require an Internet-connected computer with a functioning webcam and microphone.Ìý

Ontario secondary school students
If you’re an Ontario high school student and you confirm an offer from another Ontario university before you receive ours, you still have untilÌýJune 1,Ìý2023Ìýto amend your decision and accept a later offer, without penalty.ÌýÌýNo Ontario University can require a financial commitment from you beforeÌýJune 1, 2023Ìý- thisÌýis theÌýearliestÌýdateÌýOntario universitiesÌýmayÌýrequireÌýa response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment of any kind (ie: registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.)
If you receive an offer from a university outside Ontario with an earlier deadline, please inform us bycontactingEngineering Admissions.
All other applicants
Applicants not currently attending an Ontario high school have untilÌýJune 1,Ìý2023Ìýto respond to an offer from À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.ÌýOther universities (outside Ontario) may require you to make a financial commitment to them prior to this date, so read your offers of admission carefully before accepting.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ENGINEERING ADMISSIONS - ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Date | Milestone |
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February 1, 2023 |
Deadline to apply online and pay fees through theÌý. Note: You should submit yourÌýAdmission Information Form (AIF)Ìýwithin 3 weeks of receiving the email that we will send you upon receiving your application. |
February 17, 2023 | Deadline for submission of all required application documents, including the Admission Information Form (AIF). |
Late March, 2023 | First round of offers of admission appear onÌýÌýand offer letters will be available on Quest.Ìý |
Mid-May, 2023 | Final round of offers of admission appear onÌý, and offer letters will be available on Quest. |
June 1, 2023 |
Deadline to accept an offer of admission via theÌý. Note: If you confirm an offer from another Ontario university before you receive ours, you still have untilÌýJune 1, 2023Ìýto amend your decision and accept a later offer, without penalty. No Ontario University can require a financial commitment from you beforeÌýJune 1, 2023Ìý- thisÌýis theÌýearliestÌýdateÌýOntario universitiesÌýmayÌýrequireÌýa response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment of any kind (ie: registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.) |
June 1, 2023 | Deadline to email co-op stream requests toÌýeng.stream@uwaterloo.ca. |
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ENGINEERING ADMISSIONS - ALL OTHER APPLICANTS
Date | Milestone |
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February 1, 2023 |
Deadline to apply online and pay fees through theÌý. Note: You should submit yourÌýAdmission Information Form (AIF)Ìýwithin 3 weeks of receiving the email that we will send you upon receiving your application. |
February 17, 2023 | Deadline for submission of all required application documents, including the Admission Information Form (AIF). |
Late-March, 2023 | First round of offers of admission appear onÌýÌýand offer letters will be available on Quest. |
Mid-May, 2023 | Final round of offers of admission appear onÌý, and offer letters will be available on Quest. |
June 1, 2023 |
Deadline to accept an offer of admission via theÌý. Note: If you receive an offer from a university outside Ontario with an earlier deadline, please inform us by contactingÌýWilliam Bishop, Director, Engineering Admissions. |
June 1, 2023 | Deadline to email co-op stream requests toÌýeng.stream@uwaterloo.ca. |
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ARCHITECTURE ADMISSIONS
Date | Milestone |
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February 1, 2023 | Deadline for all students to submit applications to Architecture via theÌý. |
Early March, 2023 |
Deadline for submission of all required application documents, including your School of ArchitectureÌýAdmission Information Form.Ìý Note:Ìý Students are allowed a minimum of three weeks to submit theirÌýAIFs, even if this three-week period exceeds the stated deadline. |
Mid-MarchÌý2023 | Invitations for applicant interviews are released. |
AprilÌý2023 | Admission interviews for top 450-500 Architecture applicants take place. |
Early May 2023 | All offers of admission appear onÌý, and offer letters will be available on Quest. |
June 1, 2023 | Deadline to accept an offer of admission via theÌý. |
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Date | Event |
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Ongoing | Engineering Student Ambassador EngChatsÌýcan be requested by future students |
October 2022 - January 2023 | Engineering Admissions Webinar Series |
October 1-2, 2022 |

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