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Computer Engineering at University of Guelph

BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) · College of Engineering · Guelph campus

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What average do you need for Guelph Computer Engineering?

The school says
84-89%
Entering average in this program group
90%
Engineering at Guelph, first-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 56% came in at 90 or above. Official figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the whole group, not only this program.
Length and co-op
5 years
Co-op: Yes, required, 5 work terms

What courses do you need?

Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.

Required
  • ENG4U English
  • MHF4U Advanced Functions
  • MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
  • SCH4U Chemistry
  • SPH4U Physics

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

Is there a supplementary application?

Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.

Optional
Student Profile Form (SPF): activities, leadership and circumstances; considered only if your May average is within a discretionary range (up to 5%) below the final cut-offDue 1 April 2027

See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.

How much does Guelph Computer Engineering cost?

For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.

Tuition, first year
$11,512
Books and supplies
$1,500
School's estimate, 2026-27
First year, all in
$29,200
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: student fees
Whole degree, all in
$124,500
5 years, rent after first year
Tuition
$11,500 first year, $57,600 in all
Books and supplies
$1,500 first year, $7,500 in allSchool's estimate
Residence and meals
$16,100 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year
$43,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Guelph, $902 a month

What do engineering graduates earn?

Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.

Two years after graduating
$81,000
Five years after graduating
$95,900

What careers does Guelph Computer Engineering lead to?

Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.

Where else can you study engineering?

The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.

ProgramSchool saysTuition
Aerospace EngineeringCarleton, Ontario88-90%$10,733
Aerospace EngineeringTMU, Ontario85-90%$10,393
Architectural Conservation and Sustainability EngineeringCarleton, Ontario75-80%$10,733
Architectural EngineeringWaterloo, OntarioIndividual selection from the Mid-to-high 80s$14,248
Artificial Intelligence EngineeringOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s$11,443
Automation Systems Engineering Technology I Co-opMcMaster, OntarioMinimum average range in the low 80s for consideration$7,973
Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology I Co-opMcMaster, OntarioMinimum average range in the low 80s for consideration$7,973
Automotive EngineeringOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent$11,443

If you don't get in

Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.

Asks for less
  • Engineering and Computer Science LaunchPad at UVic: Estimated admission average: minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • BASc Computer Engineering at Ottawa: 80% minimum (English program); 78% minimum (French program)
  • Computer Systems Engineering at Carleton: 75-80%

Where these numbers come from

How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.

Careerhelp is not affiliated with University of Guelph. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.

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