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Engineering at Western University
BESc (Bachelor of Engineering Science) · Faculty of Engineering · London campus
Code on your OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application: EE
What average do you need for Western Engineering?
Majors or options chosen later: Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (dual with Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic), Biomedical Engineering (dual with Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic), Chemical Engineering (incl. Biochemical and Environmental), Civil Engineering (Structural or Environmental, optional International Development), Electrical Engineering, Integrated Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Combined BESc + Ivey HBA, Combined BESc + JD (Law), Chemical Engineering + Foods and Nutrition.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Casper testDue Test dates October to March; book as soon as the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application is in
- Optional
- Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) application (conditional early offer to the Ivey HBA (Honours Business Administration), which starts in Year 3)Due 15 January 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Western Engineering cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $12,500 first year, $50,200 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 to $2,100 first year, $8,100 to $8,500 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 to $3,000 first year, $6,000 to $12,000 in allSchool's estimate from 2024-25
- Residence and meals
- $18,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $29,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in London, $823 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.
What careers does Western Engineering lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Civil EngineerRoads, bridges, water and buildings. A four-year degree, then a licence that lets you sign the drawings.$101kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Mechanical EngineerMachines, engines, heating systems and factories. The biggest engineering discipline, with the widest choice of employers.$95kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical EngineerPower grids, electronics and telecom. Where the electricity comes from and where the signals go.$105kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Aerospace EngineerAircraft, engines, satellites and flight simulators. Montreal is the hub, and only a handful of schools teach it.$104kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Agricultural EngineerEngineering for food: machinery, barns, irrigation, grain storage and the systems that move a harvest.$104kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Biomedical EngineerMedical devices, implants and hospital equipment. A small job market, and often a stepping stone to medicine or grad school.$104kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study engineering?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace EngineeringCarleton, Ontario | 88-90% | $10,733 |
| Aerospace EngineeringTMU, Ontario | 85-90% | $10,393 |
| Architectural Conservation and Sustainability EngineeringCarleton, Ontario | 75-80% | $10,733 |
| Architectural EngineeringWaterloo, Ontario | Individual selection from the Mid-to-high 80s | $14,248 |
| Artificial Intelligence EngineeringOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: Mid-70s | $11,443 |
| Automation Systems Engineering Technology I Co-opMcMaster, Ontario | Minimum average range in the low 80s for consideration | $7,973 |
| Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology I Co-opMcMaster, Ontario | Minimum average range in the low 80s for consideration | $7,973 |
| Automotive EngineeringOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $11,443 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: welcome.uwo.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: registrar.uwo.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: residence.uwo.ca (opens in a new tab) (huronu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; kings.uwo.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Western University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.